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Fri, December 8, 2023 | 09:09

Rose sauce continues to excite Koreans' taste buds

Rose sauce continues to excite Koreans' taste buds

Rose sauce has emerged as one of Koreans' new favorite sauces. According to Woowa Brothers, the operator of the country's largest food delivery service, Baedal Minjok (Baemin), the rate of orders made for dishes served with rose sauce on its app throughout 2021 increased sevenfold compared to the previous year.

Park Han-sol | 2022-04-06 16:10

More established food brands join in on global popularity of plant-based diet

More established food brands join in on global popularity of plant-based diet

The global trend of seeking an environmentally responsible and sustainable diet has led to the rising demand for vegan and vegetarian food products here in Korea. The number of people who follow a plant-based diet in the country was estimated to be as many as 2.5 million as of last year, a remarkable jump compared to only 150,000 in 2008, according to the Korea Vegetarian & V...

Park Han-sol | 2022-03-25 17:07

Antique Louis Vuitton trunks become storytellers of modern human history

Antique Louis Vuitton trunks become storytellers of modern human history

The history of Louis Vuitton's trunks began in 1858 with the debut of its first flat-topped luggage that was lighter, waterproof, and most importantly, stackable ― a radical departure from the then-popular, heavier leather trunk with a dome top.

Park Han-sol | 2022-03-21 17:08

Russia demands early return of 75 loaned paintings amid war in Ukraine

Russia demands early return of 75 loaned paintings amid war in Ukraine

Russia has called for the early return of art works that are currently on display as part of the “Kandinsky, Malevich & Russian Avant-Garde” exhibition in Seoul, as escalating tensions created by Russia's invasion of Ukraine have spilled over into the art world. Co-hosted by The Korea Times and its sister paper, the Hankook Ilbo, the exhibition is to be held until April 17 at...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-03-18 17:20

Popularity of K-content drives boom in Korean language learning

Popularity of K-content drives boom in Korean language learning

The rising global popularity of Korean content - K-pop, K-dramas and films - is fueling a boom in learning the Korean language, and government agencies, as well as institutions abroad, are taking advantage of the trend to develop and expand Korean language education programs.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-03-16 14:55

Why have young Koreans become disillusioned with civil service jobs?

Why have young Koreans become disillusioned with civil service jobs?

The COVID-19 pandemic has dealt a huge blow to the job market in Korea, with numerous companies reducing job openings in order to stay afloat. According to a recent survey conducted by the Federation of Korean Industries, more than 42.1 percent of the top 500 companies in Korea said they have not mapped out recruitment plans for the first half of this year, while 7.9 percent ...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-03-11 14:02

Younger generation plays big role in new type of art investment

Younger generation plays big role in new type of art investment

Four out of 10 investors who buy small shares of iconic artworks through online platforms in South Korea are from the younger generation, a local auction house said Monday.

2022-03-07 13:32

Local religious groups stand with Ukraine

Local religious groups stand with Ukraine

In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week, many of the religious bodies in Korea have come forward to unite against the aggressor and stand with the war-stricken country.

Park Han-sol | 2022-03-03 17:07

Moon tells Zelenskyy that Korea stands in solidarity with Ukrainian people

Cultural artifact-inspired merchandise gets makeover

Cultural artifact-inspired merchandise gets makeover

Traditional souvenirs filling the shelves of Korean museum shops have long been stereotyped as items that lack practicality and that often fail to go well with interior decor, due to their faithful yet outdated designs.

Park Han-sol | 2022-02-25 16:17

So long YOLO, young Koreans choose 'Godsaeng'

So long YOLO, young Koreans choose 'Godsaeng'

Jung Hye-in, a 32-year-old office worker in Seoul, takes dietary supplements with warm water, does a few yoga poses and reads at least one economic report every morning before starting work. During lunchtime, she takes a TOEFL class or goes for a 30-minute walk. Before going to sleep, she writes a blog about her daily life and her interest in fashion, home decoration, music a...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-02-24 14:01

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