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Wed, October 4, 2023 | 18:38

Hangeul Week 2023

Hangeul Week 2023

Culture Minister Park Bo-gyoon, left, presents the Sejong Culture Award to hair artist Son Mi-gyung during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Hangeul Week and Hangeul Culture Industry Expo at the aT Center in southern Seoul, Wednesday. In celebration of the 577th Hangeul Day, which falls on Oct. 9, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the National Hangeul Museum join...

2023-10-04 14:48

Austrian former nurse of Korean leprosy patients dies at age 88

Austrian former nurse of Korean leprosy patients dies at age 88

A former Austrian nurse, who spent about 40 years taking care of Korean leprosy patients on the remote island of Sorok, has died in her home country at age 88, officials said Saturday.

2023-09-30 19:05

[INTERVIEW] Risk-averse culture is forcing daring creators to flee showbiz

INTERVIEWRisk-averse culture is forcing daring creators to flee showbiz

Through decades of experience in show business, Kim Dong-won, president of Yoondang Arthall and a seasoned producer of movies and TV series, came to develop an eye for stories that can captivate audiences if they are adapted into movies or TV series.

2023-09-28 11:00

Guide to Chuseok celebrations across Korea

Guide to Chuseok celebrations across Korea

Korea's harvest festival Chuseok is just around the corner, set to enliven the autumn season with a rich variety of events. From the bustling streets of Seoul to quiet rural areas, the festivities are sure to provide memorable experiences for families and tourists alike.

2023-09-27 15:13

MOU with Uganda's Vision Group

MOU with Uganda's Vision Group

The Korea Times Managing Director Cho Jae-hyon, top, and Uganda's Vision Group Chief Executive Officer Don Wanyama display copies of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the promotion of cooperation between the two media outlets during an online signing ceremony, Tuesday. Screenshot from online ceremony

2023-09-27 14:46

Taegeukgi with Stars and Stripes

Taegeukgi with Stars and Stripes

Culture Minsiter Park Bo-gyoon, sixth from right, and Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Seoul Joy Sakurai, fifth from right, cut the tape during the opening ceremony of "Journey Together," a special exhibition commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Korea-U.S. alliance at the National Museum of Korean Contemporary History in downtown Seoul, Thursday. The exhibi...

2023-09-21 15:32

ETS, Digital Chosun upgrade TOEFL Practice Online (TPO) for Korean users

ETS, Digital Chosun upgrade TOEFL Practice Online (TPO) for Korean users

In an effort to offer valuable resources for test-takers, ETS, the creator of the TOEFL iBT test, has partnered with Digital Chosun, the distributor of TOEFL Practice Online (TPO) in Korea, to upgrade the online test preparation tool.

2023-09-19 15:46

Statue of Korea's first Catholic priest officially unveiled in Vatican

Statue of Korea's first Catholic priest officially unveiled in Vatican

A statue of Korea's first Catholic priest, St. Andrew Kim Tae-gon (1821-1846), was officially unveiled at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican during a Mass on Saturday, the anniversary of his martyrdom.

2023-09-17 09:05

Yoon sends letter to Pope Francis on anniversary of S. Korea-Vatican relations

MOU with Pakistan's The Nation

MOU with Pakistan's The Nation

The Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin, top left, and Pakistan's The Nation Owner and Managing Director Rameeza Majid Nizami, display copies of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the promotion of cooperation between the two media outlets during an online signing ceremony, Wednesday. At the bottom left is Pakistan's Ambassador to Korea Nabeel Munir who helped con...

2023-09-15 09:17

Jeonju Sori Festival chief seeks 'renaissance of Korean traditional music'

Jeonju Sori Festival chief seeks 'renaissance of Korean traditional music'

Lee Wang-jun, the chairman of the Jeonju International Sori Festival Organizing Committee, aims to usher in a “renaissance of Korean traditional music” via an annual event that kicks off, Friday.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-09-14 12:54

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3	Genesis GV80 Coupe looks to compete with Mercedes-Benz, BMW

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5	30 out of 74 major financial companies lack female board member

6	Korean shipbuilders seek lead over Chinese rivals in selling LNG carriers to Qatar

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