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Sat, July 20, 2019 | 18:31

South Korea signs deal to pay more for U.S. troops

Officials have signed a short-term agreement to boost South Korea’s contribution toward the upkeep of U.S. troops on the peninsula, after a previous deal lapsed amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for the South to pay more.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-12 11:38

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrates army anniversary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un celebrated the founding anniversary of the state's army with military meeting and concert, the North's state media reported on Saturday (February 9).

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-11 11:26

South Korea investigates tonnes of illegal trash sent back from Philippines

South Korea on Thursday (February 7) launched an investigation into containers of rubbish which were unlawfully exported to the Philippines and recently returned.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-08 15:45

Returned to sender: 1,200 tons of Korean garbage back from Philippines

Trump says he will meet Kim Jong Un in Vietnam

U.S. President Donald Trump plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Vietnam on Feb. 27 and 28. Trump confirmed the meeting during the State of the Union address on Tuesday (February 5).

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-07 12:43

Saeksil Nubi: colorful quilting

"Saeksil nubi," which refers to traditional Korean quilted items made with "hanji" (traditional Korean mulberry paper) and colorful threads, were believed to have been developed out of necessity by commoners, who wanted more durable daily items.

Shim Hyun-chul | 2019-02-05 11:32

YANGJU, Gyeonggi Province - A stackable dish box adorned with fragmented nacre pieces shaped in baby's breath flowers remains unfinished and perhaps never will be. Kim Jeong-yeoul, an artisan of "najeonchilgi," or lacquerware inlaid with mother-of-pearl, has stopped working on it since 2008 when he went through the most difficult time in his life.

Shim Hyun-chul | 2019-02-04 11:25

Koreans in love with Brazilian music

Thanks to BTS, interest from audiences in Latin America in K-pop is growing rapidly. But why not the other way around? The Korea Times met a Korean music community that has fallen for Brazilian music - a music culture that remains to be unfamiliar to many Koreans.

Lee Min-young | 2019-02-04 10:58

Korea Times reporters try out North Korean food

The best way to learn about a certain culture is by exploring its food with your taste buds! The Korea Times reporters Lee Min-young, Jung Da-min and a Russian friend (who speaks perfect Korean + loves Korean dishes more than his hometown food) visited a North Korean restaurant located in Incheon to try North Korean food.

Lee Min-young | 2019-02-03 13:06

Jihwa: paper flowers, Monk brings hanji flowers to life

Venerable Sukyong seems every bit a solemn Buddhist monk when he beats the drum and sounds the "moktak," a wooden percussion instrument. But when he grabs a piece of "hanji," or traditional Korean mulberry paper, he becomes like a skilled florist who turns the paper into life-like flowers.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-03 00:00

Dyeing with safflowers

There are various shades of red, including pink, maroon, burgundy, scarlet, vermilion, crimson and bloodred. These vibrant colors can be created through the delicate processing of safflowers, a long-standing tradition in Korea.

Choi Won-suk | 2019-02-02 00:00

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