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Thu, August 22, 2019 | 11:38

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

Electronic odyssey brings cyclist musicians to Korea

Marathon cross-continental cycle tours, while unusual, aren't exactly unheard of; many adventurous individuals have sought to challenge themselves by crossing vast distances on their trusty bikes. And world musical tours are dime-a-dozen ― in this day and age, an artist going from country to country making music and playing shows hardly raises any eyebrows. Doing both at the ...

2019-02-20 18:50

Experience women's retreat on Jeju Island

Cho Haein, a yoga and spiritual teacher, will be hosting a women's retreat, “An Embrace of the Feminine,” from March 1 to 3 on Jeju Island. A former therapist and a yoga teacher of 14 years, Cho will provide an intimate space for women to come together to experience healing and community through yoga, movement, various healing arts and ceremonies on the beautiful resort islan...

2019-02-19 17:03

One-month crackdown on undocumented foreign workers, employers begins

The crackdown will last for one month during which officials will scrutinize workplaces known for having many illegal foreign workers. Primary targets include construction sites, massage parlors, bars and other night entertainment facilities.

Park Si-soo | 2019-02-19 15:29

Workers call for crackdown on undocumented foreign colleagues

[Cityscapes] Saying farewell to Yongsan Pochachon…again

The Yongsan area has been home to some large-scale changes over the years, but between the construction fences and excavation pits there have been spots where human-scale communities have taken root, at least temporarily.

2019-02-19 11:42

[Cityscapes] Celebrating Christmas in Seoul's underground river

Local punk band introduces big plans for 10th anniversary

It was almost 10 years ago, on Feb. 28, 2009, that a punk wedding united Jeff Moses and Trash Yang. For their afterparty, Jeff put together a show at Hongdae's now-defunct Club Spot, and formed a one-off band, which the poster designer called “Jeff …Whatever That Means.” “We really didn't have any idea what we were doing when we started,” Jeff told The Korea Times.

2019-02-19 11:33

Beach punk festival takes over Muui Island

[INTERVIEW] Korean visa policies: 'Opaque, erratic'?

Korean visa policies change too often and confuse migrant workers, Korean “licensed immigration specialist” Jang Man-ik said. He operates a one-person consulting agency, VISA in KOREA, in Seoul's southern Seocho district. He regularly chats with workers and foreigners interested in the matter on the firm's Facebook page or texts them. Jang outlines a problem with the rule ch...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2019-02-15 10:25

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