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Fri, September 22, 2023 | 22:02

Revamped TOEFL iBT test aligned with test takers' desired outcomes

Revamped TOEFL iBT test aligned with test takers' desired outcomes

As part of its effort to create an optimal experience for test takers, ETS has introduced a revised TOEFL iBT® test as of July 26. The test now takes less than two hours to complete, an enhancement from the previous three-hour-long test time.

2023-08-21 09:52

The Korea Times signs MOU with Taiwanese media outlet

The Korea Times signs MOU with Taiwanese media outlet

Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin, bottom, and Taipei Times Editor-in-Chief Jennifer Huang display copies of a memorandum of understanding on cooperation between the two media outlets, during an online signing ceremony, Monday. Screenshot from online ceremony

2023-08-16 12:14

[INTERVIEW] Ex-Miss University finalist turns into pro golf teacher

INTERVIEWEx-Miss University finalist turns into pro golf teacher

Lee Won-be, a KLPGA golf pro, is working as a pro teacher at Nineplex in southern Seoul's affluent Gangnam District. She is a member of LPGA Teaching and Club Professionals (LPGA T&CP), which is the LPGA's teaching program to become a certified LPGA professional, the most authoritative teaching pro status in the United States. She said she is in the final step before receivin...

2023-08-07 16:40

Seoul selected as host of 2027 World Youth Day

Seoul selected as host of 2027 World Youth Day

Seoul was chosen on Sunday as the host of a global Catholic Church event for young people in 2027.

2023-08-06 20:01

New digital facade at Seoul's award-winning design plaza to light up city

New digital facade at Seoul's award-winning design plaza to light up city

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), an outlandish-looking structure in Seoul that defied orthodox architecture and glimmers like a silver fish, is launching a new projection art for the city's hip fashion sector.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-08-01 08:15

MOU with Rwanda media outlet

MOU with Rwanda media outlet

MOU with Rwanda media outlet Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin, top left, and New Times of Rwanda's Managing Director James Munyaneza show copies of a memorandum of understanding on the promotion of cooperation between the two media outlets, during an online signing ceremony, Wednesday. At bottom is First Counselor Claude K. Ganza of the E...

2023-07-28 09:35

Maestro Chung Myung-whun tapped as ambassador for Busan's Expo bid

Maestro Chung Myung-whun tapped as ambassador for Busan's Expo bid

Korea's award-winning conductor Chung Myung-whun has joined efforts to promote Busan's bid to host the World Expo 2030 after being named as the southern port city's sixth official ambassador. Busan Metropolitan City and the public-private committee promoting the city's Expo bid held Chung's appointment ceremony at Busan City Hall, Tuesday.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-07-27 08:25

Pink Kimchi CEO sets out to bring unique flair to spicy Korean side dish

Pink Kimchi CEO sets out to bring unique flair to spicy Korean side dish

Kimchi, a side dish made with fermented vegetables, is a staple food consumed by Koreans in almost every meal. It is impossible to talk about Korean cuisine without kimchi.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2023-07-20 17:11

Busan to host World Cyber Games this month

Busan to host World Cyber Games this month

Busan will host this year's World Cyber Games (WCG) later this month, the first time the international event will take place offline since 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic forced most offline events to switch to online. According to the Film and Contents Industry Division under the Busan Metropolitan City's Culture and Sports Bureau, the WCG, one of the largest global esports ...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-07-19 09:00

Economic Essay Contest for University Students

Economic Essay Contest for University Students

The Korea Times invites Korean and foreign university students (both undergraduate and graduate) to enter its 19th English Economic Essay Contest.

2023-07-19 00:00

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