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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 18:12

Ahead of Seoul show, Niia gets personal about her music

Ahead of Seoul show, Niia gets personal about her music

On the intersection between jazz, classical music and R&B sits American singer-songwriter Niia. Ahead of a mini-tour of Asia, which sees her playing dates in Korea and Japan, Niia talked to The Korea Times about her journey so far and what fans can expect from her live shows.

2022-11-14 14:44

Gov't prepares to set up migrant policy agency

Gov't prepares to set up migrant policy agency

The Ministry of Justice is speeding up its plan to establish a new government agency for migrant-related policies, with the aim of coming up with detailed measures by early 2023, according to the ministry, Tuesday. The ministry will create a task force under the supervision of the Korea Immigration Service (KIS) Commissioner, consisting of eight officials, which will draw up ...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-11-09 08:59

Funeral services conducted for 17 out of 26 foreign Itaewon crowd crush victims

Funeral services conducted for 17 out of 26 foreign Itaewon crowd crush victims

Funeral services for 17 out of 26 foreign victims who died in the Itaewon crowd crush have been conducted as of Sunday. The deadly incident killed 156 people who were enjoying the Halloween festivities in the bustling nightlife district on Oct. 29. Four foreign nationals are currently receiving medical treatment, according to the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures He...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-11-07 08:22

Survivors, witnesses face challenges returning to work

Survivors, witnesses face challenges returning to work

Returning to work has been an unwanted challenge for those coping with the trauma of the Itaewon tragedy. Heavy workloads, unsustainably long hours and short annual vacation leave are major drawbacks of many jobs in Korea, as is the almost non-existent paid sick leave. For those with longstanding medical conditions and mental health issues, the limited sick leave presents a h...

2022-11-06 22:05

Foreign residents struggle to cope after Itaewon tragedy

Foreign residents struggle to cope after Itaewon tragedy

Foreign residents struggle to cope after Itaewon tragedy

The Itaewon tragedy left 156 people dead, an infamous figure now commonly known across Korea with countrywide vigils being held for all to pay their respects. The forgotten figure belongs to those presently dealing with psychological trauma.

2022-11-06 12:34

Shamanic sites at Korea's rooster-dragon mountain

Shamanic sites at Korea's rooster-dragon mountain

In the middle of May, amid glorious Korean spring weather, I led a nice group of people on a tour of a dozen shamanic shrines in the foothills of Gyeryongsan National Park, one of Korea's most sacred areas.

2022-11-06 12:01

Where to go for mental health services if you can't speak Korean

Where to go for mental health services if you can't speak Korean

Mental health is important in times like this. But for foreign nationals in Korea who might not speak Korean or don't have the financial resources to pay for regular counseling, seeking help can be difficult, frustrating and even feel impossible. However, there are counseling services and support groups available, some of which are free.

2022-11-01 17:55

[RAS Korea] James Scarth Gale: Literary Giant, Steadfast Missionary Educator

RAS KoreaJames Scarth Gale: Literary Giant, Steadfast Missionary Educator

Korean historians have not been kind to the Rev. Dr. James Scarth Gale (1863-1937). Some have either ignorantly or deliberately misinterpreted or mistranslated Gale's writings. Such is true especially regarding the Japanese takeover of the Korean Empire in 1905-10. These same Korean historians had a clear agenda. They wanted all Western missionaries in Korea to be overtly ant...

2022-11-01 01:38

Among the survivors in Itaewon's disaster zone

Among the survivors in Itaewon's disaster zone

When I first heard what was going on in Itaewon on Saturday night, I didn't know what to believe. Someone showed me a video of emergency workers performing CPR on a row of nearly naked young women lying in the street, while the party seemed to be continuing in the background, and I didn't think it could be real.

2022-10-31 17:18

Tales of five Korean Americans who ran for US Congress in 2020

Tales of five Korean Americans who ran for US Congress in 2020

Joseph Juhn's 2022 documentary, “Chosen,” tells the stories of five Korean Americans who ran for U.S. Congress in 2020. The documentary tries to untangle the motives behind their pursuit of American politics.

Lee Yeon-woo | 2022-10-27 17:09

InterviewKorean American attorney wants to become voice of voiceless

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