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Wed, July 24, 2019 | 14:10

Art fair celebrates 70th year of Philippines-Korea friendship

A visual arts event commemorating the 70th year of the Philippines-Korea bilateral relationship was held on Mar. 3 at the Seoul Global Center.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2019-03-07 21:49

Emperor's death leads to independence movement

On Jan. 21, 1919, a cold Tuesday morning, rumors spread quickly through the streets of Seoul that ex-Emperor Gojong had died at dawn. His death came as a complete surprise because he had been in relatively good health. Many did not believe it was true and there were conflicting reports.

2019-03-05 18:22

6 ways to celebrate International Women's Day in Seoul

March 8 marks International Women's Day. The occasion was made official by the United Nations in 1975, but has roots in the suffragette movements of the early 20th century. Korea has seen drastic increases in women's status, but women here still face a high gender wage gap and underrepresentation in executive positions and in politics.

2019-03-05 17:31

Gongpyeong museum reveals struggle with preservation

The demolition of Euljiro's hardware shop alleys is getting a surprising amount of attention. Surprising because it's the same old story, and many of the characters are nobody new; all that's changed is the exact location. Originally the plan was to tear down all the low-rise industrial districts along both sides of the Seun Sangga megastructure, but now that voices are being...

2019-03-05 16:07

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2019-03-05 13:12

[INTERVIEW] Korean-American singer calls attention to tragic history of national anthem

“I hope people do not forget the tragedy behind national anthem,” said Zoe Yungmi Blank, a Korean-American singer-songwriter. She will sing Korea's national anthem “Aegukga” on the 100th Anniversary of Korean Independence Movement Day at the Seodaemun Prison in Seoul.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-02-28 18:21

Rights watchdog calls for discussion on gay marriage

Korea's human rights watchdog said Wednesday it was time for the country to discuss policy on same-sex marriage and come up with a social consensus on the issue. The stance is likely to bring fresh debate to the issue in Korea which is still conservative with regard to homosexuality.

Kim Jae-heun | 2019-02-27 17:26

North Korean refugee speech contest takes challenging looks at 'freedom'

Eight North Koreans now living in South Korea each gave 10-minute speeches for an English speech contest held by Teach North Korean Refugees (TNKR). The 9th English Speech Contest, held at the new location of Shin and Kim law office on Jongno, offered the theme “My Future TED Talk About North Korea.” Hosted by TNKR co-founders Casey Lartigue, Jr., and Lee Eun-koo, numerous wa...

2019-02-26 15:11

Royal Asiatic Society-Korea Branch's brush with Japanese imperialism

Perhaps it was unavoidable. After all, foreigners residing in Korea were subject to the prevailing legal and government authorities, just as was everyone else. But the excitement was simply too much for three-year-old Samuel H. Moffett, whose father, Rev. S. A. Moffett, was president of Soongsil College in Pyongyang. When Japanese troops burst into their home, located next to...

2019-02-26 10:46

Korea lowers bar for 85 professions in E-7 work visa revamp

The Korean government has lowered the bar for migrants interested in “specially designated profession” work visas to boost the nation's foreign workforce.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2019-02-24 16:37

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