Missile attack on Syria
2018-04-15 11:52
U.S., British and French forces struck Syria with more than 100 missiles in the first coordinated Western strikes against the Damascus government, targeting what they said were chemical weapons sites in retaliation for a suspected poison gas attack.
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The cherry blossoms are speeding toward peak bloom
2018-04-08 13:43
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Declaring war on pollution
2018-03-29 11:30
South Korea is bracing against poor air quality as rising seasonal temperatures and an unfavourable wind direction threatens to compound local pollution resulting in government issued 'fine dust' warnings with air quality monitoring websites reporting PM 2.5 levels of over 200, or 'unhealthy' -- eight times higher than the guideline limit for 24-hour exposure advised by the World Health Organization (WHO).
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March for Our Lives
2018-03-25 10:53
Hundreds of thousands of people in over 800 regions in the United States took to the streets on Saturday for the, "March for Our Lives," gun control rally, demanding the end of gun violence and mass school shootings.
2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics
2018-02-09 14:16
South Korea brought the curtain down on its "Peace Games" on Sunday (February 25), with winter sports athletes dancing and singing together at a vibrant closing ceremony, though there was little warmth between dignitaries from the United States and North Korea.
60th Annual Grammy Awards
2018-01-29 16:22
It's the first Grammy ceremony held outside of Los Angeles since 2003.
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Australian Open 2018
2018-01-23 13:55
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Dakar Rally 2018
2018-01-12 14:00
The 40th Dakar Rally is underway. Racers began in Lima, Peru, and will cross the finish line in Cordoba, Argentina, on Jan. 20.
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Photos of the week
2018-01-11 11:56
Powerful winter storm hits the U.S.
2018-01-05 14:35
Happy New Year around the world
2018-01-02 13:51
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Santa knows if you have been naughty or nice
2017-12-21 10:05
Photos of the Day (December. 17, 2017)
2017-12-17 14:18
While domestic voices and events in South Korea remain a priority for The Korea Times, significant world events are also vital to subscribers and friends online and offline. From civic protests against U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, and the aftermath of the Catalonian government’s bid for independence from Spain to soccer fever in European football leagues to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, international news is forever on the move. And a clear eye and informed knowledge about what is happening around the world is required to showcase the most relevant stories and photographs.
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SOUTH KOREA EARTHQUAKE
2017-11-16 15:23
On Wednesday, a 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck Pohang at 2:29 p.m. , injuring nearly 60 people and damaging buildings, windows and cars. The South Korean government postponed the state-run college entrance exam nationwide by a week, as the quake caused cracks in some school buildings in Pohang.
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Park's impeachment
2017-03-13 13:43
South Koreans celebrate after hearing the Constitutional Court's verdict on March 10, 2017 in Seoul, South Korea. South Korean President Park Geun-hye will be permanently removed from the South Korean office and the nation will need to hold a presidential election within 60 days. Park had been impeached by parliament in December for allegedly letting her confidante Choi Soon-sil involved in state affairs and colluded to take bribes of millions of dollars from South Korean conglomerates.
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Jeju haenyeo UNESCO heritage
2016-12-02 16:11
The female divers of Jeju Island - the island known for its strong winds, stony land and strong women - have been added to UNESCO’s cultural heritage list. In a country where men are usually the breadwinners, these female divers on the island took on that role, working in the traditional way without air tanks. And UNESCO recognized their singularity.
People Power: 1987 vs 2016
2016-11-18 16:34
It was deja vu. I was among hundreds of thousands of people who marched from Yonsei University to Gwanghwamun on July 9, 1987, for the national funeral of Lee Han-yeol, a collegian who was killed after being shot by a tear gas grenade during a protest against the then military regime.
ROK, US military show off combat readiness
2015-08-31 10:58
Along the DMZ
2015-08-20 10:45
The Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) in Korea is a strip of land that symbolizes supreme irony. It is one of the most dangerous places on earth, but at the same time is a tourist spot drawing about a million visitors a year with its well-preserved wildlife. (Photos by Byeongsik Lim/Yonhap)
Flags and Liberation Day
2015-08-12 16:34
This year’s Aug. 15 Liberation Day marks the 70th anniversary of Korea’s independence from Japan- ese colonial rule (1910-45). To celebrate the public holiday, the “Taegeukgi,” or Korea’s national flag, is hoisted across the nation to honor those who fought for freedom. The Taegeukgi is composed of a red-and-blue Taegeuk symbol in the center and four black tri- grams in each corner of the flag on a white back- ground. The central symbol represents the philoso- phy of yin and yang and the four trigrams - geon, gon, gam and yi - stand for the principle of movement and harmony. (Korea Times photos by Shim Hyun-chul, Choi Won-suk)
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Ice cream
2015-08-04 18:09
The sweltering summer is here and the best way to cool down is with soft, creamy ice cream or a refreshing popsicle as the mercury climbs above 30 degrees Celsius. Korea is a big market for frozen confections, estimated at more than 1.9 trillion won in 2013. And this year’s big heat wave is expected to boost sales to greater heights. According to a Realmeter survey in June, Haitai’s Bravo Cone is Koreans’ favorite ice cream, a creamy delight that has been around for 45 years. Haagen-Dazs, World Cone, Together, Melona and Samanco are among the others on the list of favorites. (Korea Times photos by Shim Hyun-chul, Choi Won-suk)
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Arirang, the musical
2015-07-17 15:49
Instagram
2015-07-02 14:03
Photojournalists from around the globe have begun using Instagram as an important part of their storytelling, using the intimacy and immediacy of mobile photography to open up new avenues of engagement with their audiences. (instagram blog) So we did it too. Photos by Choi Won-suk with his iphone 5s
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LGBT Festival in Seoul
2015-07-01 11:07
Worst drought in century hits Korea
2015-06-17 17:12
South Korea MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) outbreak
2015-06-09 15:44
A seventh person has died after contracting Mers in the country (as of June 09, 2015,) amid a sharp rise in infections
Hwang Kyo-ahn new Prime Minister Nominee
2015-06-09 14:35
In South Korea, the prime minister is the only Cabinet post that requires parliamentary confirmation. Critics say hearings frequently end up humiliating the nominee mainly over his or her past records or ethical lapses, and do not focus on the skills required for the job.
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Korean Masters - Lee Eun-cheul
2015-03-18 12:05
Master restores ancient swordmaking skill
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Korean Masters - Kim Man-hee
2015-03-04 15:53
Kim Man-hee's left eye went blind following cataract surgery in 1980 when he was 50. It was a fatal blow to someone who devoted his life to drawing traditional folk paintings or "minhwa."
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Korean Masters - Lee Jung-dae
2015-01-28 16:50
Every winter, Lee Jung-dae, a "daegeum" or traditional transverse bamboo flute maker, wanders around bamboo groves in the southern part of the nation to find the finest materials for making the instrument.
