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Fri, August 23, 2019 | 05:24

Short story collection enters Kang Kyeong-ae's 'Underground Village'

The short stories of author Kang Kyeong-ae (1906-44), focusing on colonialism, patriarchy and ethnic nationalism, have never lost relevance since they were written. But now a new book offering translations of her short stories offers something for new audiences. Translator Anton Hur from Sweden offers his own English translations in a new book titled “The Underground Village.”

2018-12-11 17:56

Expat bands raise funds for Calif. wildfire victims

Six music acts are coming together this Saturday for the second “Rock for a Reason” charity concert, raising money for the California wildfire relief effort.The show, held at Camarata Music Company (CMC) Studio in Haebangchon, Seoul, will raise funds for the American Red Cross' California Wildfire Fund, and bar sales will go toward CMC, a registered nonprofit.

2018-12-11 17:30

Cambodian bride now Korea's carom sensation

When the daughter of a potato farmer came to Korea from Cambodia in 2010 to start the second chapter of her life as the wife of a Korean man 36 years older, Sruong Pheavy, like any other marriage migrant woman here, had no idea what was coming.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2018-12-10 13:54

2018-12-04 19:19

Yongsan Park Gallery gives glimpse of closing garrison

The Yongsan Relocation Plan marches along, with various U.S. military facilities in Seoul being returned to Korea over time. Last Friday, a building at Camp Kim, located across the street west of U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Yongsan and north of Samgakji Station on lines 4 and 6, opened its doors to the public. Most of those present were U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) brass, Korean ci...

2018-12-04 18:11

Festive Christmas events in Seoul

Christmas is a time to gather together, feast on good eats and drink mulled wine or hot chocolate and listen to holiday tunes or meet Santa Claus. There are various events held around Seoul each year, from holiday markets to Nutcracker performances. Here is a round-up of holiday get-togethers and events to find the spirit that abounds this month.

2018-12-04 18:04

Worn-down house Dilkusha reveals rich history

The Seoul History Museum is holding a special exhibit of more than 1,000 items donated by the family of Albert and Mary Taylor. The Taylors had a long and colorful history in Korea and the pieces on display are a mixture of everyday household items, photo albums, correspondence, clothing and an early national flag of Korea. But the centerpieces of the collection are their bel...

2018-12-04 14:26

47% of SNU int'l students do not understand Korean lectures

Nearly half of the international students attending Seoul National University (SNU) said they do not understand lectures of their majors given in Korean, according to a survey by the school's Diversity Council.

Jung Hae-myoung | 2018-12-04 14:24

46 Yemenis appeal Korean government's refugee status rejection

Forty-six Yemenis have appealed the Korean government's decision to reject their application for refugee status, the Jeju branch of the Korean Immigration Service said, Tuesday.

Kim Rahn | 2018-11-28 17:51

Tradition meets modernity in youthful takes on makgeolli, hanok

About a dozen young women and men clad in “hanbok” were spotted near Dongdaemun on Saturday. While it has become common to see selfie stick-waving tourists swathed in colorful silks around historical sites, one seldom sees thoroughly traditional Korean garb such as a costume drama-worthy “nambawi” winter headpiece or vintage men's “dopo” overcoat.

Lee Hyo-won2018-11-27 20:33

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