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Sun, October 1, 2023 | 00:17

Gov't to prioritize Korean language ability as part of immigration reform

Gov't to prioritize Korean language ability as part of immigration reform

Korea will now place more of a weighting on an immigrant's ability to communicate in Korean over other skills, as the country moves to accept more foreign workers after plans have been implemented to reform its immigration policy.

Jung Min-ho | 2023-08-12 08:30

[Temple Adventures] Rediscovered treasures on Gyeongju's mystical Mount Nam

Temple AdventuresRediscovered treasures on Gyeongju's mystical Mount Nam

The mystical Mount Nam in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, is home to the spiritual endeavors of the Silla people. Now these aspirations are among some of Korea's most revered treasures.

2023-08-08 18:45

Punk show supports marriage for all

Punk show supports marriage for all

The legendary Seoul punk venue Skunk, recently reopened in eastern Sindang-dong, and is hosting a benefit show this Saturday for the Marriage for All Korea cause. It will feature the bands Drinking Boys and Girls Choir, DeadButtons, Dead Chant and Smoking Goose, as well as solo performances by folk musician Seth Mountain and the venue owner Won Jong-hee, going by the stage na...

2023-08-08 09:35

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] Gino's NY Pizza achieves crust perfection

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEKGino's NY Pizza achieves crust perfection

Gino's NY Pizza owner Eugene Kim founded Gino's in the back alleys of Itaewon in 2016 with a mission to bring New York pizza to Seoul. Fast forward to today and Gino's bakes slices and pies in Seoul at pizza shops in Itaewon and Apgujeong, and in Busan near Haeundae Beach. Gino's NY Pizza is so authentic you'll understand why Gino's reigns supreme with pizza enthusiasts acros...

2023-08-08 02:14

[LIFE'S OLLE TRAILS 9] Reading a poem about death in the woods

LIFE'S OLLE TRAILS 9Reading a poem about death in the woods

If you think the “Mama Universe” stuff I mentioned in the last column sounds like the ramblings of a California 'psychonaut' ... you're right! I got the idea from Duncan Trussell.

2023-08-06 17:54

[RAS Korea] Oldest Korean studies group hits 1,500 lectures and counting

RAS KoreaOldest Korean studies group hits 1,500 lectures and counting

Over its 123-year history, Royal Asiatic Society (RAS) Korea has sponsored almost 1,500 lectures, with only a few interruptions due to wars. James Scarth Gale, Homer B. Hulbert and George Heber Jones gave the first lectures in 1900. Lectures have continued since. Topics have been wide-ranging, from history, politics, economics, art, music, anthropology, archaeology and sociol...

2023-08-05 09:49

[PINNACLE'S ITAEWON] Helping foreign residents settle in Seoul

PINNACLE'S ITAEWONHelping foreign residents settle in Seoul

To settle in a bustling metropolis like Seoul, planning for the future is very important. Among all the things to consider, two essential aspects stand out - real estate and insurance. Jee Kim, an experienced real estate agent who focuses on the Yongsan area, and Brian Shin, a risk consultant at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, both emphasized the importance of these fundamen...

2023-08-01 13:45

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] Plant Cafe & Kitchen offers innovative vegan menu

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEKPlant Cafe & Kitchen offers innovative vegan menu

Plant Cafe & Kitchen is a pioneer in Seoul's burgeoning vegan dining scene. Founder Mipa Lee launched her business in central Seoul's Itaewon before opening a second location in Hongdae's popular Yeonnam-dong. Plant is on a mission to make the plant-based lifestyle simple and tasty.

2023-08-01 01:51

[LIFE'S OLLE TRAILS 7] Healing perfectionism on Pyoseon Beach

LIFE'S OLLE TRAILS 7Healing perfectionism on Pyoseon Beach

From 2018 to 2022, I ran a New Year's resolutions group on Facebook. Each year, members attempted to complete at least 70 percent of our goals, often using an app to track productivity. These are some of my stats:

2023-07-30 11:32

[LIFE'S OLLE TRAILS 8] Confronting OCD in Woljeong-ri

LIFE'S OLLE TRAILS 8Confronting OCD in Woljeong-ri

By June 2022, I had just a few Olle Trails stamps left to collect. In true perfectionist fashion, I was adamant about completing my passport on June 18 - my first anniversary of starting the trails. In order to achieve that, I had to hike every Sunday.

2023-07-30 02:54

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