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Sat, December 3, 2022 | 22:44

[Temple Adventures] Pilgrimage to 3 temples for Buddha's Birthday

Temple AdventuresPilgrimage to 3 temples for Buddha's Birthday

More often than not for Buddha's Birthday, I'll visit larger temples like Tongdo Temple right here in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, or Samgwang Temple in neighboring Busan. There's nothing quite like visiting a large, historic temple like Tongdo Temple on the biggest Buddhist holiday of the year. There's just something special about a temple that's nearly 1,500 years ol...

2022-05-09 00:21

Immigration Office seeks to certify interpreters for refugees

Immigration Office seeks to certify interpreters for refugees

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a group of skillful interpreters to facilitate communication between asylum seekers and Korean authorities. The ministry said it will certify those who are selected as professional interpreters specialized for asylum seekers.

2022-05-06 16:28

Korea still grappling with acceptance of Muslim residents

Korea still grappling with acceptance of Muslim residents

The ongoing neighborhood standoff between Muslim immigrants and non-Muslim Koreans surrounding the construction of a mosque in the southern city of Daegu is one of the latest major displays of xenophobia in the country.

2022-05-05 08:56

[Korea Encounters] Student opinions on earning money, happiness, Western influence in 1968

Korea EncountersStudent opinions on earning money, happiness, Western influence in 1968

In September 1968, The Korea Times inaugurated a section titled “Student Corner” on Sundays to “serve as a forum for ideas of thinking students in view of the ever-increasing number of collegian readers.” Submissions were to be less than 500 words and include the writer's name, university, major and a photo.

2022-05-03 18:47

Free Comic Book Day returns to Korea

Free Comic Book Day returns to Korea

The four sweetest words in the English language might be “Free Comic Book Day” (FCBD), at least to comic book aficionados. This is especially true in Korea, where finding Western-style, English-language comic books can be a challenge.

2022-05-03 18:41

Mosque construction triggers standoff in Daegu

Mosque construction triggers standoff in Daegu

DAEGU - Daehyeon-dong, located in Buk District of Daegu, the nation's third-largest city, looks no different from any other residential area in Korea. Neighbors who have known each other for decades are seen chatting casually in the alleys, while wallet-friendly restaurants and cafes cater to students from nearby Kyungpook National University. But things are not so peaceful i...

2022-05-03 08:34

Appeals court sides with Islamic community, cancels suspension of mosque construction in Daegu

Magpie celebrates 10 years of brewing

Magpie celebrates 10 years of brewing

It's been a good 10 years for beer drinkers in Korea. Before that, Magpie Brewing Co. didn't exist. The craft brewery has grown with Korea's craft brewing scene. It is also the likely origin of the term “pi-maek,” a combination of the first syllables of pizza and the Korean word for beer, according to its owners.

2022-04-26 18:40

[Temple Adventures] The Beauty of Buddha's Birthday in Korea

Temple AdventuresThe Beauty of Buddha's Birthday in Korea

Buddha's Birthday celebrations throughout Korea are a wonder for the senses and are enjoyed by millions of people, both Buddhist and non-Buddhist. Korean Buddhist temples are filled with a kaleidoscope of colors and joyous celebrations. It almost feels like the entire country is awash in these splendid sights and sounds during the springtime months.

2022-04-26 18:39

Appeals court sides with Islamic community, cancels suspension of mosque construction in Daegu

Appeals court sides with Islamic community, cancels suspension of mosque construction in Daegu

An appeals court ruled in favor of a group of Muslims seeking to repeal an administrative order suspending construction of a mosque in the southeastern city of Daegu, Friday, rejecting an appeal from residents complaining about noise and other issues.

2022-04-22 14:47

Mosque construction triggers standoff in Daegu

What sense of belonging means to those forcibly displaced

What sense of belonging means to those forcibly displaced

For Jacob Jorgensen, a Korean adoptee brought up in Sweden, finding a sense of belonging has been a lifelong task he struggled for a long time with, while feeling he belongs neither in Sweden nor Korea. But taking part in the filming of a documentary, titled “Belonging,” helped Jacob to define his own sense of belonging.

2022-04-22 08:30

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