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Thu, March 21, 2019 | 00:24

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[Yongsan Legacy] Flavors that turned the tide in Navy Club dining

As chef at the now-defunct Navy Club in the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Yongsan, Oh Seong-geun held dear his flavor memories from each overseas locale he visited, and applied them in tandem with Korean and American cuisines suitable for U.S. military personnel, their families and other guests.

Foreign Communities | 2019-03-19 18:33

2 sex scandals expand to power abuse allegations

Two sex-related scandals are re-emerging and expanding to abuse of power allegations, as new findings imply investigations into the cases were interfered with by people in power presumably linked to law enforcement.

Investigations | 2019-03-19 17:57

Hippo Campus brings memorable music to Korea

U.S. band Hippo Campus is coming to Seoul this Sunday for a concert at Rolling Hall near Hongik University. “We're stoked to be able to meet new faces and have a blast playing the music that got us there in the first place,” guitarist/vocalist Nathan Stocker said in an email interview with The Korea Times. “Looking forward to eating amazing food, and seeing the city.”

Foreign Communities | 2019-03-19 17:51

58% of South Koreans hopeful about US-NK talks: survey

More than half of South Koreans are optimistic about the prospects for the denuclearization talks between the U.S. and North Korea, according to a survey released Tuesday.

Politics | 2019-03-19 17:40

No way out of show biz drug scandal

Celebrities in Korea are no strangers to drug problems. Since 1975 when a new draw law was first enforced on a group of stars for marijuana use, drugs have long been part of Korea's show business. Even before the recent K-pop scandal that showed the systematic drug abuse at Burning Sun nightclub in southern Seoul, Psy, who rose to global stardom for his “Gangnam Style” music ...

Investigations | 2019-03-19 17:33

Simpsons' visit to Jogye Temple misses mark

The popular animated sitcom family “The Simpsons” have been all around the world. They went to Japan where they nearly died on a game show, Australia where Bart escaped the country's supposedly brutal justice system, and Brazil in an episode that had the local tourist board threatening a lawsuit over its depiction as a crime-ridden slum. Now in their 30th season, the Simpsons...

Foreign Communities | 2019-03-19 17:19

After-school English education programs eyed for low graders in elementary school

The Cabinet approved a plan to introduce English education after-school programs for first- and second-graders, Tuesday.

Politics | 2019-03-19 16:54

US sticks to dialogue with NK

The United States has reaffirmed its determination to continue holding dialogue with North Korea under the precondition that the regime moves first with steps for denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday (local time).The ranking U.S. diplomat also said that President Donald Trump's promise of a brighter future for the North was...

Politics | 2019-03-19 16:51

New method of dodging military service comes to light

The military recruitment agency has uncovered a new method used by some able-bodied men to dodge military service - inducing transient hearing impairment by exposing themselves to excessively loud noise right before their physical check.

Defense Affairs | 2019-03-19 16:38

Seoul to offer subsidized insurance for stray dog adoptions

Starting late March, Seoul residents who adopt stray dogs from shelters can enroll in a city-subsidized insurance plan regardless of the dog's age, breed and medical history, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced, Tuesday.

Seoul & provinces | 2019-03-19 16:38

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