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Fri, December 1, 2023 | 11:36

Korea's first lady mired in wardrobe scandal

Korea's first lady mired in wardrobe scandal

First lady Kim Jung-sook has been hit with accusations of abusing public funds for clothing and accessories, and for instances of acting as a tourist rather than participating in the customary official events of Korean first ladies during state visits.

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-30 19:00

'Pachinko' star Jin Ha apologizes for 'inappropriate' Tumblr posts

'Pachinko' star Jin Ha apologizes for 'inappropriate' Tumblr posts

Korean-American actor Jin Ha, who plays Solomon Baek in Apple TV+'s "Pachinko," has apologized for his Tumblr blog featuring photos of Korean middle-aged and older women, taken without their consent, along with sexually suggestive captions.

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-28 18:25

Lotte World Adventure Busan to open March 31

Lotte World Adventure Busan to open March 31

Lotte World will open its second adventure theme park in the country's second-largest city of Busan on March 31.

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-24 18:25

Korea could face food crisis due to Russia-Ukraine war

Korea could face food crisis due to Russia-Ukraine war

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has been posing a threat to Korea's food security given that the warring nations account for around 30 percent of the world's traded wheat, according to industry analysts, Monday.

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-22 18:21

Presidential office to relocate to Yongsan

Presidential office to relocate to Yongsan

President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol announced his administration will relocate the presidential office and residence from Cheong Wa Dae in central Seoul's Jongno District, to the defense ministry compound in Yongsan District.

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-21 18:13

Moon reacts negatively to presidential office relocation amid power transition

Outdoor drinking in Han River parks to be banned

Outdoor drinking in Han River parks to be banned

The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to designate public spaces including Han River parks and public transportation as no-drinking zones.

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-20 18:13

'Russians only worry about IKEA, Apple moving out': Ukrainians say Russians should value human lives

'Russians only worry about IKEA, Apple moving out': Ukrainians say Russians should value human lives

More than two weeks have passed since then, but things have only become worse. With no end in sight after Russia launched an attack on its neighboring country in what it calls a "special military operation," the number of civilians and military casualties and fatalities continues to rise. In a recent interview with The Korea Times, Ukrainian residents in Korea shared how thei...

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-17 11:05

Ukrainians in Korea devastated by war-torn homeland

HYBE's Bang to get honorary doctorate from SNU

HYBE's Bang to get honorary doctorate from SNU

Bang Si-hyuk, founder and chairman of K-pop powerhouse HYBE that manages BTS, will receive an honorary doctorate from Seoul National University (SNU), school officials said Tuesday.

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-16 18:01

Women's groups protest against abolishing gender ministry

Women's groups protest against abolishing gender ministry

Women's rights activists called on President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol to withdraw his campaign pledge to close down the Ministry of Gender, Equality, and Family.

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-14 17:50

Women's groups protest proposed closure of gender equality ministry

Conservative Yoon Suk-yeol elected in presidential race

Conservative Yoon Suk-yeol elected in presidential race

Yoon Suk-yeol of the conservative main opposition People Power Party was elected South Korea's new president early Thursday.

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-10 14:01

Yoon vows to open era of national unity

Yoon Suk-yeol wins presidential election

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