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Sat, December 9, 2023 | 16:31

Senior scholar dedicates life to studying Goethe

Senior scholar dedicates life to studying Goethe

Yeoju of Gyeonggi Province has long been one of the most popular sites for holiday-goers. The city features a variety of historical monuments including the tomb and shrine of King Sejong, a Joseon-era royal tomb registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.

2023-09-02 08:21

Yoo Eui-jeong's Trinity Gallery exhibition blends tradition and modernity in ceramic art

Yoo Eui-jeong's Trinity Gallery exhibition blends tradition and modernity in ceramic art

In a quest to explore the essence of ceramic art, artist Yoo Eui-jeong presents the solo exhibition, "Yoo Eui-jeong: Earthen Walker," at the Trinity Gallery, Seoul.

Pyo Kyung-min | 2023-09-01 08:22

Winners of Student Reporter Contest honored at ceremony

Winners of Student Reporter Contest honored at ceremony

The winners of the 2023 Korea Times-ETS Student Reporter Contest received awards for their outstanding achievements at a ceremony at the Korea Press Center, Wednesday.

2023-08-31 17:05

Seoul's smart watch healthcare program expands to 220,000 citizens

Seoul's smart watch healthcare program expands to 220,000 citizens

The Seoul city government on Monday began pooling participants for a smart watch-based healthcare monitoring service. This year, the city aims to enroll 220,000 participants, making it the largest group since the program's inception.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-08-29 08:27

Ex-Ssangyong Group Chairman Kim Suk-won dies at 78

Ex-Ssangyong Group Chairman Kim Suk-won dies at 78

Kim Suk-won, former chairman of the now-defunct Ssangyong Group, has died of old age, his aides said Saturday. He was 78.

2023-08-26 11:36

Lawyer-and-mother offers legal guide for parents with digital-native children

Lawyer-and-mother offers legal guide for parents with digital-native children

Lee Su-ji, a lawyer with 10 years of experience who is also the mother of a seven-year-old child, has published a legal guide for parents with digital-native children, who grow up under the ubiquitous influence of modern information technologies, social media and potential exposure to digital crimes. In her first book published last month titled, “My child's SNS that I didn't...

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-08-24 09:00

Mount Acha moonlight trekking offers temporary escape from urban bustle

Mount Acha moonlight trekking offers temporary escape from urban bustle

Breathing inside a metropolis of concrete, traffic and countless strangers can be unbearable to some Seoulites, especially during summer.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2023-08-23 16:40

Winners of 2023 Korea Times - ETS Student Reporter Contest

Winners of 2023 Korea Times - ETS Student Reporter Contest

We are pleased to announce the winners of 2023 Korea Times - ETS English Student Reporter Contest. Mainly sponsored by ETS, the world’s largest private educational testing and measurement organization known for the TOEFL iBT® test. The annual contest is to help Korean students cultivate global mindset necessary to grow into future leaders and to improve their English fluency

2023-08-23 13:11

[INTERVIEW] Elite North Korean defector dreams of studying abroad

INTERVIEWElite North Korean defector dreams of studying abroad

Kim Gum-hyok, 31, is a North Korean defector who became a policy adviser at South Korea's Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. Having arrived in the South in 2012, Kim is part of an emerging generation of North Korean defectors fast acclimatizing to life in South Korea. Kim at one time was a former broadcaster, YouTuber and is now a government official.

2023-08-22 16:40

2027 World Youth Day will utilize temporary housing in Seoul: archbishop

2027 World Youth Day will utilize temporary housing in Seoul: archbishop

The 2027 World Youth Day will utilize home stays, churches and schools in Seoul to accommodate young Catholics who will gather for the global event, the archbishop of Seoul said Tuesday.

2023-08-22 15:08

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