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Fri, December 6, 2019 | 15:12
Seoul tries flashy fix for its 'smartphone zombies'
Seoul tries flashy fix for its 'smartphone zombies'
A city in South Korea has installed flickering lights and laser beams at a road crossing to warn “smartphone zombies” to look up and drivers to slow down, in the hope of preventing accidents.
Choi Won-suk | 2019-03-20 10:33
'Clear similarities' between Ethiopian and Lion Air crashes
'Clear similarities' between Ethiopian and Lion Air crashes
There are 'clear similarities' between Indonesia's Lion Air and Ethiopian Air crashes, according to the Ethiopian government.
Choi Won-suk | 2019-03-19 15:29
Taiwan's ban on plastic
Taiwan's ban on plastic
The island nation of Taiwan is all set to implement a complete ban on plastic by 2030.
Choi Won-suk | 2019-03-19 15:28
Sex, lies and video: K-pop world rocked by sex scandals
Sex, lies and video: K-pop world rocked by sex scandals
South Korea police are questioning two K-pop stars, including boyband Big Bang's Seungri, over allegations of sex tapes, secret chat about rape, and deals facilitated by prostitutes.
Choi Won-suk | 2019-03-19 15:27
  • Seungri to postpone military duty; Jung hands out 'golden phone'
Filipino reality show hosts discover real, raw Korea
Filipino reality show hosts discover real, raw Korea
On March 11, four celebrities from the Philippines, including a Japanese-Brazilian, and 2 Koreans hosting “Aja Aja Tayo - Season 2” arrived in the newsroom of The Korea Times for an interview.
Lee Min-young | 2019-03-15 17:48
Jazz superstar Brian Culbertson performs in Seoul
Jazz superstar Brian Culbertson performs in Seoul
Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Brian Culbertson came to Seoul - which he says is his second time visiting the city - as part of his "Colors of Love tour" to Asia. His concert was held on March 17 at the KEPCO Art Center, south of Seoul.
Lee Min-young | 2019-03-15 16:20
All you need to know about the Boeing 737 Max 8
All you need to know about the Boeing 737 Max 8
The United States has told airlines the Boeing 737 Max 8 is safe to fly as investigators found two black box recorders from Sunday's downed Ethiopian Airlines jet, according to Reuters.
Choi Won-suk | 2019-03-13 12:13
K-pop star quits showbiz amid sex bribery scandal
K-pop star quits showbiz amid sex bribery scandal
Seungri, a member of South Korean K-pop band Big Bang, says he's leaving the entertainment industry after his alleged sex bribery case swept the country.
Choi Won-suk | 2019-03-13 11:38
TV personality Christian Burgos tells you ALL about MEXICO!
TV personality Christian Burgos tells you ALL about MEXICO!
The Korea Times recently spoke with Christian Burgos, a Mexican TV personality in Korea, and Martinez Rojas Luz Maria, the head of the Mexico Tourism Office, at a Mexican restaurant at Gwanghwamun about the "REAL" Mexico, which they think is quite different from what most Koreans have in their mind.
Lee Min-young | 2019-03-10 17:53
Give love, spread hope: Seoul's poorest slum, '104 village'
Give love, spread hope: Seoul's poorest slum, '104 village'
Volunteer workers from various professions come visit this area every week to show compassion and love to residents, mostly elders, alienated from modern society and still living in dire poverty while high-rise apartments stand nearby, a few steps away from their shacks.
Lee Min-young | 2019-03-03 09:54
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