The Korea Times - Home

Site Map PDF Subscription Register LogIn
Site Map PDF Subscription Register LogIn

Wed, November 21, 2018 | 11:11

National > Foreign Communities >

22 outstanding foreign residents receive honorary Seoul citizenship

Last Thursday, 22 foreign residents of Seoul representing 17 countries were welcomed as honorary citizens of Korea's capital city. At this year's honorary citizenship ceremony, held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts, Mayor Park Won-soon handed medals and certificates to diplomats and business people, as well as educators and cultural leaders.

Foreign Communities | 2018-11-20 17:37

HBC Community Agreement survey results shared

The Haebangchon Urban Regeneration Center hosted an English-language meeting Monday to share the results of a proposed “Community Agreement” for members of the Haebangchon (HBC) community, and create a space for community discussion.

Foreign Communities | 2018-11-20 17:29

Prostrating monks call for truth in Myanmar worker's death

Several Korean monks displayed a rare religious practice on Monday to demand the government investigate the death of a Myanmar migrant worker two months ago.

Foreign Communities | 2018-11-20 16:57

Check your English ability with 'notorious' Korean college entrance exam

The English test of Korea's College Scholastic Aptitude Test (CSAT) is notoriously difficult - so much so that many native English speakers (well-educated adults) have called it a “CRAZY” test after looking through some of the texts and questions put on test takers' desks. This year's test, conducted on Thursday, is said to be “tougher to answer” compared with previous years....

Foreign Communities | 2018-11-16 13:57

Hundreds of Chinese religious asylum seekers rejected in Jeju

Hundreds of members of a new Chinese Christian movement have filed for refugee status on Korea's southern Jeju Island, claiming religious persecution.

Foreign Communities | 2018-11-14 15:00

Foreign Line 20181114

Brenda Paik Sunoo's “Stone House on Jeju Island” book release, Ha 'Noi's' Makers in Seoul

Foreign Communities | 2018-11-13 21:50

The Collective presents Romeo and Juliet

Representation matters in Seoul's newest theater group The Collective's rendition of “Romeo and Juliet.” The company is bringing a unique take on the tragedy to Seoul, premiering this Friday. The founders say the production will showcase the classic story of impossible love “by displaying it in an alternative reality, reaching the same heights of love and power, but this time...

Foreign Communities | 2018-11-13 21:48

HBC introduces regeneration project to foreigners

For decades, city planning in Seoul has centered around redevelopment ― the total destruction of buildings, street grids, even the soil under our feet. But now, the city is experimenting with a new model of regeneration, which breathes new life into old structures and keeps communities vibrant.

Foreign Communities | 2018-11-13 21:46

[Yongsan Legacy] Waking up in an unfamiliar place in 1957

For some reason Halloween was a big holiday for us. Halloween was party time. You drank until you fell. The ambassador was long gone and last thing I remember was downing whiskeys at the OEC Club on post with my friend Jimmy. Waking up out of our stupor, the two of us were in an unfamiliar place. Worse, our boots were gone.

Foreign Communities | 2018-11-13 18:33

Italian Embassy to hold 'World Week of Italian Cuisine'

The Italian Embassy in Korea is holding a World Week of Italian Cuisine in Seoul from Nov. 19 to 23 as part of their government's global initiative to promote Italian food in 110 countries. This is the third year the Italian Embassy is hosting the event here along with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ITCCK), Italian Cultural Institute in Seoul and Italian Trade Agen...

Foreign Communities | 2018-11-09 17:26

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

CA wildfires: Number of missing persons skyrockets