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Tue, October 15, 2019 | 18:39

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...

2019-03-19 17:19

Funday Korea Networks climb Naksan and hold “listicle” contest, Seoul Hiking & Nature Group climb Mount Seorak

2019-03-12 20:06

Itaewon venue offers new 'View' for music scene revival

A new name has been appearing in local concert listings, as an Itaewon venue aims to revive the live music scene there, right in the center of Seoul's rapidly changing foreign district. View 33 Itaewon gets its name because it's located at Itaewon Station exit 3 on the third floor, and “obviously we have the best view,” general manager Cindy River told The Korea Times in an i...

2019-03-12 17:38

Celebrating St. Paddy's Day in Seoul

It's #PaddyNotPatty season again, as March 17 approaches and we gear up for various celebrations of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Although often shortened as St. Patty's Day, almost every Irish person will tell you the correct form is St. Paddy's Day, as the Irish form of Patrick is Padraig. Now that that's out of the way, let's look at the various events in Korea...

2019-03-12 17:28

[Korea Encounters] Yeontan briquettes opened windows while warming homes

As perceptions of increasing atmospheric fine dust lead to worries over air quality and drive people indoors, it should be recognized that this is a distinct reversal from daily life in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. At that time, no matter how cold winters got, people kept windows open due to fear of carbon monoxide poisoning.

2019-03-12 00:13

Westminster MBA students take peek into journalism

The Korea Times' headquarters in Seoul and its newsroom with a scenic view of the city left a definite impression with 36 American MBA students visiting Korea.

Hong Ji-min | 2019-03-08 17:24

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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