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Thu, January 23, 2020 | 22:46

'Korea's film market grows at the expense of indie films'

'Korea's film market grows at the expense of indie films'

For director Kim Deog-young, “Small but Strong” is more than a football documentary. The one-hour film indirectly conveys his message to the nation, particularly to the politicians of his homeland Korea stuck in a ceaseless unconstructive debate and profit-seeking business moguls who flex their muscles in the film industry.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-01-16 13:44

Football miracles: A tale of two European giant killers

Football miracles: A tale of two European giant killers

Football miracles: A tale of two European giant killers

Football madness is not always a good thing for the players. In Korea, it takes the form of a witch hunt if the national football team produces a disappointing performance in a crucial game. The players are painted as villains. Their existence, however, abruptly turns into a blessing for the nation if they win the next game. The once-villains receive a heroes' welcome and the...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-01-16 13:33

'Korea's film market grows at the expense of indie films'

Buddhist leader proposes inter-Korean cultural project

Buddhist leader proposes inter-Korean cultural project

The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism pledged to launch inter-Korean cultural and economic projects with North Korea to promote peace on the Korean Peninsula this year.

Park Ji-won | 2020-01-15 16:53

Edrington Korea to exit Korea

Edrington Korea to exit Korea

Edrington Korea, one of the leading whisky distributors in the country, has decided to leave amid continued sluggish sales. Sources said Edrington recently told its Korean branch of the decision. The branch also ended its contract with employees. Edrington Korea said it is meeting employees to discuss severance payments and compensation for the sudden notification.

Kim Jae-heun | 2020-01-14 18:41

Population growth slowest in 2019, aged citizens hit new record high

Population growth slowest in 2019, aged citizens hit new record high

The number of people aged over 65 years in South Korea climbed to a new high last year, breaching the 8 million mark for the first time in history, while the country's overall population grew at the slowest pace ever, data showed Sunday. The country's overall population remained nearly unchanged at a little less than 51.85 million as of end-December, up only 23,802 or 0.05 pe...

2020-01-12 13:44

Man in old photo brings together shards of history

Man in old photo brings together shards of history

A photo taken in 1922 was surrounded in mystery until only recently. In the black-and-white photo, two men wearing mustaches pose proudly in military uniforms with guns at their waists. The taller man on the left has been confirmed as independence fighter Hong Beom-do, a heroic figure admired by Koreans for his successful military campaign in the Battle of Fengwudong in north...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2020-01-01 11:16

Productive year awaits nation

Productive year awaits nation

The year 2020 is the Year of the Rat, which opens up a new 12-year cycle of animals in the Chinese zodiac. As the first animal to finish the Great Race of the Chinese zodiac legend, the quick-witted rat represents new beginnings and versatility. In the Great Race organized by the Jade Emperor to designate the animals for calendrical signs, the small but clever rat crosses the...

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-12-31 18:16

Upcycling used uniforms for cancer-stricken firefighters

Upcycling used uniforms for cancer-stricken firefighters

Three years ago, social startup founder Lee Seung-woo, a college student studying architecture, met a group of cancer-stricken firefighters. While fighting for their lives, they were striving in vain at the same time to raise the public's awareness of the dangerous working conditions that expose firefighters to a variety of hazardous conditions while they work to control and ...

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2019-12-29 16:20

Overseas K-pop academy hailed by Korean wave fans

Overseas K-pop academy hailed by Korean wave fans

The number of students in South Korea's annual K-pop training course for overseas fans gained ground this year on the back of the global expansion of the Korean wave, government data showed Saturday.The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said that 25 overseas Korean Cultural Centers in 21 countries arou...

2019-12-28 09:47

Hankook Ilbo contest promotes anti-addiction

The Hankook Ilbo, a sister paper of The Korea Times, is hosting a competition to highlight non-substance addictions - including those related to gambling, smartphones and online games - and promote their prevention. Kangwon Land and the Kangwon Land Addiction Care Center (KLACC) are sponsoring the event.

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