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Fri, March 31, 2023 | 11:18

Canadians offer advice on enduring Korea's winters

Canadians offer advice on enduring Korea's winters

Most parts of Korea have mild, short winters, at least according to most Canadians here. But that doesn't mean that we don't feel the cold the same as everyone else. We've had a lot of experience with worse weather and know how to cope - although sometimes we can be surprised living in a country like Korea, which isn't as winterized as our hometowns.

2022-12-20 15:07

Snow to continue into afternoon

Number of immigrants in Korea down 2% in 2022

Number of immigrants in Korea down 2% in 2022

The number of immigrants, including naturalized citizens, in Korea fell around 2 percent on-year in 2022 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the government data showed Tuesday.

2022-12-20 13:48

[Temple Adventures] Jesus' message at a Korean Buddhist temple

Temple AdventuresJesus' message at a Korean Buddhist temple

What would Christmas be like without eggnog, some turkey, Santa Claus and Jesus? And more pressingly, what does this all have to do with a Korean Buddhist temple? Well Seonji Temple in Gimhae, South Gyeongsang Province, is the answer to this little riddle. But while the temple has no relation to eggnog, turkey or Jolly Old Saint Nick, it most certainly does with Jesus.

2022-12-20 04:18

Korea's residents of foreign nationality react to World Cup

Korea's residents of foreign nationality react to World Cup

Followers of the Qatar World Cup have been treated to some dramatic and suspense-filled games these past few weeks. However, like all global sporting events, the possibility of good-natured rivalry coexists with that of hostility and potential xenophobia.

2022-12-13 18:49

'Tis the season: Where to find the best sweets, treats and takeout this Christmas

'Tis the season: Where to find the best sweets, treats and takeout this Christmas

For residents of foreign nationality living abroad, the holidays can be a lonely time. In Korea, even though Christmas is typically for couples rather than families, it can be hard for expats not to compare their local experience to past celebrations surrounded by loved ones.

2022-12-13 18:13

[SPECIAL REPORT] Revealing dark side of Korea's entertainment industry, foreign actors seek protection of artists' rights

SPECIAL REPORTRevealing dark side of Korea's entertainment industry, foreign actors seek protection of artists' rights

LOS ANGELES, DENVER - Since he arrived in Seoul in 2011, Kentucky-born actor Kenneth Fibbe had actively pursued his acting career with an E-6-1 visa - a special permit for foreigners seeking to engage in profitable activities in the field of music, acting and the arts, among others. Fibbe appeared in a plethora of hit series like “Descendants of the Sun” (2016), starring A-li...

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-12-12 11:29

Annual badminton tournament for multicultural families kicks off in Goyang

Annual badminton tournament for multicultural families kicks off in Goyang

An annual badminton tournament for multicultural families was held in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul, Saturday to strengthen ties and facilitate communication among the families through the sport.

2022-12-11 10:00

State panel begins probe into alleged rights violations of overseas Korean adoptees

State panel begins probe into alleged rights violations of overseas Korean adoptees

Over 30 cases of alleged human rights violations suffered by Korean adoptees sent abroad decades ago have come under an investigation, a state truth panel said Thursday.

2022-12-08 15:40

Naturalized Korean among invitees to presidential dinner

Naturalized Korean among invitees to presidential dinner

Lee Doo-yeon, a civil servant at Iksan City Hall, poses during a state dinner between Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc at Yeongbingwan in downtown Seoul, Monday. Courtesy of Lee Doo-yeon By Nam Hyun-wooLee Doo-yeon / Courtesy of Lee Doo-yeonLee Doo-yeon, an official from Iksan City Hall, has been gaining attention, following her attenda...

Nam Hyun-woo | 2022-12-07 15:45

11 students from multicultural backgrounds and teacher awarded for accomplishments

11 students from multicultural backgrounds and teacher awarded for accomplishments

Eleven talented students from diverse backgrounds and one teacher were recognized for their achievements and exemplary deeds at the 11th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards ceremony, Monday. The awards, given by The Korea Times, are aimed at encouraging students from multicultural backgrounds, who at times experience hardships due to cultural or language barriers.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-12-05 21:36

All-rounder Jennifer Lee takes pride in her multicultural background

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