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Thu, November 26, 2020 | 18:42

'My brother is not a defector': Brother of official killed by N. Koreans tells his side of story [VIDEO]

"Before what happened to my brother, I used to take great pride in my country. I strongly believed that the South Korean government would do anything to protect its people under any circumstances." Lee Rae-jin, the older brother of the South Korean official who was shot dead and burned by North Koreans, was filled with resentment when he spoke to the Korea Times.

Feature | 2020-09-29 21:33

Why we should start building homes out of wood [VIDEO]

Concrete, the most widely used construction material in the world, is responsible for 8% of the world’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. And as the world's concern about climate protection is growing, the contruction industry is exploring new technologies to reduce the use of concrete. One way, experts say, is to return to wood as our primary building material. Building all-wo...

News | 2020-09-21 10:31

[INTERVIEW] The case for building cities out of wood

Man brutally attacks passengers on subway who said to wear mask [VIDEO]

A man in his 50s attacked two passengers who asked him to wear a mask on a line no.2 subway train during morning commute. The man got angry when he was asked to put on a mask and began slapping the passenger on the face multiple times with his slipper. Another passenger sitting nearby was also assaulted and verbally abused by the man who attempted to strangle him. A total of ...

News | 2020-08-28 16:11

Speed racing with a sedan?: Meet the faster & stronger SM6 [VIDEO]

Renault Samsung Motors has been suffering faltering sales throughout this year due to the coronavirus outbreak. And to revive sales, this time Renault Samsung Motors has rolled out a real head-turner. Four years ago, the automaker released its first SM6 sedan model also known as the Talisman. And this year, Renault has produced a new, more sophisticated SM6 with a high-tech m...

Feature | 2020-07-28 18:16

Debate: Should K-pop be apolitical vs. politcal? [VIDEO]

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.

Feature | 2020-06-23 19:06

'Stop the self-praise': Doctor shows frustration over Korea's COVID-19 response [VIDEO]

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...

Feature | 2020-06-14 16:01

Who made BTS, EXO's MV? Meet legendary MV maker Zanybros [VIDEO]

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.

Feature | 2020-06-05 20:10

[INTERVIEW] Challenging but rewarding life of BTS, EXO's MV maker Zanybros

MLB Superstar Mookie Betts: Why Mookie Promotes Korean Baseball [VIDEO]

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 ...

Feature | 2020-05-26 18:45

'COVID-19 nightmare is not over in Ecuador': Embassy seeks global help in fighting virus [VIDEO]

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.

Feature | 2020-05-17 18:03

Feeling stranded?: Ways to travel during COVID-19 [VIDEO]

As COVID-19 led many countries to close borders and restrict incoming travelers, people have found a new way to take a “virtual vacation” around the world. The #어디갈래챌린지, or #Wheredoyouwannago_challenge, is a new social media trend in Korea for those eager to escape the quarantine mood with a nice trip to anywhere, even space.

News | 2020-05-11 18:13

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