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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 22:41

Innovative Economy Forum executive director to attend 8th Raisina Dialogue

Innovative Economy Forum executive director to attend 8th Raisina Dialogue

Song Kyungjin, executive director of the Innovative Economy Forum, will attend the 8th Raisina Dialogue, a flagship global strategic conference of the Narendra Modi administration, on March 2-4, in New Delhi, India.

2023-02-27 18:36

Global Elim Foundation seeks wider partnership to support foreign residents, multicultural families

Global Elim Foundation seeks wider partnership to support foreign residents, multicultural families

The Global Elim Foundation, which was founded by Yoido Full Gospel Church to support foreign students, residents and multicultural families in Korea, unveiled on Monday its major projects that will go into effect this year and its plan to establish wider partnerships with government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Park Han-sol | 2023-02-27 16:52

Dansaekhwa master Park Seo-bo diagnosed with stage 3 cancer

Dansaekhwa master Park Seo-bo diagnosed with stage 3 cancer

"Dansaekhwa" (monochrome painting) master Park Seo-bo, who is considered one of the seminal figures in the Korean modern abstract art scene, has been diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer, the artist revealed on Thursday.

Park Han-sol | 2023-02-24 17:13

Discovering century-old art of traditional shoemaking: Meet artisan of shoe street at Yeomcheon Bridge

Discovering century-old art of traditional shoemaking: Meet artisan of shoe street at Yeomcheon Bridge

The handmade shoe stores near Yeomcheon Bridge in Seoul have a history dating back almost a century. This block represents Korea's first-ever community of shoe merchants. The shoemakers in the area have passed down their knowledge and skills over the generations, making it a unique example of Korean craftsmanship.

Lee Min-young | 2023-02-24 08:35

'Hanji is durable, permeable and preservable,' says Hanji artist

'Hanji is durable, permeable and preservable,' says Hanji artist

Hanji is a traditional Korean paper-making craft that has been used for centuries. The paper is made from the inner bark of the mulberry tree and is known for its strength and flexibility. It is also highly permeable and preservable, making it an ideal material for a variety of uses, from paper lanterns to wall hangings.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-02-23 15:00

[INTERVIEW] 'Yeongyeongdang': a hidden gem to savor traditional Korean desserts

INTERVIEW'Yeongyeongdang': a hidden gem to savor traditional Korean desserts

Tucked inside a low-rise building in Samcheong-dong in central Seoul, “Yeongyeongdang” is a tiny yet cozy dessert house that serves traditional Korean desserts and confections of all kinds. It only has eight seats, so those itching to get a taste of traditional desserts with a modern twist will need to reserve online ahead of time.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2023-02-23 08:25

[INTERVIEW] 'Unnie Car' founder helps women break gender bias on roads

INTERVIEW'Unnie Car' founder helps women break gender bias on roads

It's an open secret in Korea that female drivers are unwelcome on the roads. Commonly called “Kim Yeo-sa,” or “Madam Kim” in English, women are depicted as bad drivers and sometimes bullied by male drivers on the roads. The term usually refers to a middle-aged housewife who has no work experience outside the home, reflecting the outdated view that driving is in the domain of ...

Lee Yeon-woo | 2023-02-17 10:21

Scholar who shed light on Korea's housing architecture history dies

Scholar who shed light on Korea's housing architecture history dies

Park Cheol-soo, a Korean scholar and housing and urban design professor at the University of Seoul, who conducted extensive research into the modern and contemporary architecture of Korean housing, died, Tuesday. He was 64.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-02-15 14:34

MOU with The Jordan Times

MOU with The Jordan Times

Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin, bottom right, and Jordan Times Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Ghazal, bottom left, show their copies of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed to promote cooperation between the two news outlets, during an online signing ceremony, Monday. At top right is Asal al-Tal, Jordan Ambassador to Korea, who helped arrange the signing ceremon...

2023-02-13 17:00

Korean War POW who sued Kim Jong-un dies at 89

Korean War POW who sued Kim Jong-un dies at 89

Han Jae-bok, a former South Korean prisoner who was detained in North Korea for five decades before escaping, died on Wednesday. He was 89.

Lee Yeon-woo | 2023-02-09 15:11

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