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Mon, January 25, 2021 | 17:23
Debate: Should K-pop be apolitical vs. politcal?
Debate: Should K-pop be apolitical vs. politcal?
It is quite rare for singers to exercise their social/political voice on the K-pop scene, where they are expected to focus solely on musical activities. In fact, there is a rationale behind their silence, according to professor of K-pop Lee Gyu-tag.
Lee Min-young | 2020-06-23 19:06
Exploited victims?: Where did all the 'comfort women' donations go?
Exploited victims?: Where did all the 'comfort women' donations go?
Lee Yong-su, a long-time activist and survivor of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery, dropped a bombshell when she decided to speak out against newly-elected lawmaker Yoon Mee-hyang and a civic group she led.
Lee Gyu-lee | 2020-06-23 09:42
Black Lives Matter: What Do Koreans Really Think About BLM Protests?
Black Lives Matter: What Do Koreans Really Think About BLM Protests?
The Black Lives Matter movement sparked by the police killing of African-American George Floyd have been spreading worldwide over the past few weeks. And for Asians, racial discrimination is nothing new. Amid the protests, Asian businesses in many cities across the US have been struck by looters and vandals which led Asians to stage their own campaign against racism. So this ...
2020-06-19 14:47
  • SM Entertainment supports Black Lives Matter movement
'Stop the self-praise': Doctor shows frustration over Korea's COVID-19 response
'Stop the self-praise': Doctor shows frustration over Korea's COVID-19 response
The swift response from the Korean government to combat COVID-19 has been praised by many other countries as they were experiencing difficulty dealing with the virus by the time when Korea was already seeing a sharp decrease in the number of newly infected cases. When the Korean government was busy blowing its own horn, doctors of the Korean Medical Association (KMA) were lef...
Lee Min-young | 2020-06-14 16:01
Who made BTS, EXO's MV? Meet legendary MV maker Zanybros
Who made BTS, EXO's MV? Meet legendary MV maker Zanybros
Zanybros was founded in 2001, which is now one of the most distinguished MV production companies in Korea. They have collaborated with a plethora of artists including BTS, EXO, Girls' Generation, TVXQ and MAMAMOO for video production and attained international fame with their quality creations. So far, the pair has filmed nearly 1,500 videos.
Lee Min-young | 2020-06-05 20:10
  • [INTERVIEW] Challenging but rewarding life of BTS, EXO's MV maker Zanybros
'Hope Tape': How a simple tape can help find missing children
'Hope Tape': How a simple tape can help find missing children
Waiting on a package to arrive is always a delightful anticipation, savoring every moment of unboxing those deliveries. But in South Korea, there’s another reason to take a better look at your long-awaited parcel before you rip it open.
Lee Gyu-lee | 2020-06-05 09:26
Rise of Korean soft power after COVID-19: presidential adviser
Rise of Korean soft power after COVID-19: presidential adviser
During a recent interview with The Korea Times, Moon Chung-in, special adviser to President Moon Jae-in for foreign affairs and national security, explained what major changes have been made in foreign affairs following the coronavirus pandemic and where South Korean stands after successfully getting through the health crisis.
Lee Min-young | 2020-05-31 17:40
Foreigner in Korean show biz: 'How I make work fun'
Foreigner in Korean show biz: 'How I make work fun'
From an exchange student to a TV personality, Joakim Sorensen from Sweden has found his way around show biz in Korea. He recently starred in JTBC’s talk show “77 Love” and is continuing to explore ways to gain a foothold in the industry.
Lee Gyu-lee | 2020-05-27 14:42
MLB Superstar Mookie Betts: Why Mookie Promotes Korean Baseball
MLB Superstar Mookie Betts: Why Mookie Promotes Korean Baseball
Major League Baseball superstar Mookie Betts recently uploaded a video clip on social media promoting the opening of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) games and its players on May 5 shortly before the league kicked off without fans due to the coronavirus pandemic. During an exclusive one-on-one video interview with The Korea Times, he expressed his love for Korea, how he ...
Lee Min-young | 2020-05-26 18:45
'COVID-19 nightmare is not over in Ecuador': Embassy seeks global help in fighting virus
'COVID-19 nightmare is not over in Ecuador': Embassy seeks global help in fighting virus
Ecuador has been suffering one of Latin America’s worst outbreaks of the COVID-19, since its first case was reported in February. With Guayaquil being the center of the outbreak, the country has confirmed 32,763 cases and 2,688 deaths as of May 17.
Lee Min-young | 2020-05-17 18:03
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