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Thu, August 17, 2017 | 00:17

S. Korea, US urge Pyongyang stop missile tests

The defense ministers of South Korea and the United States condemned North Korea’s continuous nuclear and missile threats Wednesday, calling on Pyongyang to halt them. The two also confirmed that they will closely discuss all potential actions against North Korean threats, according to the Ministry of National Defense. Defense Minister Song Young-moo and his U.S. counterpart, Secretary of Defense James Mattis, had a phone conversation amid escalating tension on the Korean Peninsula following Pyongyang’s continuous missile tests and its threat to launch missiles toward the U.S. territory of Guam.

Four more egg farms found contaminated

Eggs contaminated with insecticides have been found on four more farms here, t...

Lionsgate signs to open 'Hunger Games' theme park on Jeju Island

Audiences that raved about novel-based science fiction adventure film franchis...

Making a living, from the dead

Blood stains, maggots crawling on the floor, rancid odors of a rotting corpse are the basics Kil Hae-yong, a 33-year-old trauma scene cleaner, encou...

Muslim prayer room opens at Lotte Dep't Store

A prayer room is now available for Muslim tourists at Avenuel's World Tower Branch of Lotte Department Store in Jamsil, southeastern Seoul, reflecti...

Korean fans slam 'unprofessional' Ariana Grande

American pop star Ariana Grande has finished her first concert in Korea with a seemingly impeccable performance. But there remains strong criticism ...

Taeyang calls latest solo album his best

Taeyang, best known as a member of idol group BIGBANG, brought back his solo project, introducing what he calls the best album of his career, “White Night,” Wednesday. After achi...

Moon to avoid 'fake' press conferences

Journalists covering the presidential office used to be required to coordinate their questions for former presidents with Cheong Wa Dae officials before any press conferences too...

StarCraft maker hit for 'unfair practices'

Blizzard Entertainment’s bid to bring back its StarCraft boom in Korea has hit a snag even before its official release of the megahit PC strategy game’s upgraded version as it ha...

'StarCraft' regaining popularity

Teacher oversupply causes stir

Aspiring teachers are up in arms after the government announced it would drastically cut recruitment next year. Earlier this month, nationwide education offices unveiled the numb...

Mexican dodges sexual harassment probe with diplomatic immunity

A Mexican diplomat who allegedly sexually harassed a Korean employee has dodged a police investigation using his diplomatic immunity. The female employee, 30, reported that the u...

Same-sex couples flee to wed

Same-sex marriage in Korea is unlikely to be legalized in the foreseeable future. For some, fleeing is no longer a choice, but a necessity to have their marriage recognized. The ...

Yum returns to big screen with new horror film

Actress Yum Jung-ah has returned to the big screen in the horror film “The Mimic” (2017), 14 years after the success of her psychological horror-thriller “A Tale of Two Sisters” ...

Moon apologizes over Sewol disaster, vows investigation

President Moon Jae-in offered an apology on behalf of the government Wednesday for the 2014 Sewol ferry sinking, and promised an expanded investigation to find out the truth abou...

Why finance companies bet on golfers

Half of the Korean female golfers who have won LPGA Tour tournaments this year, are sponsored by finance companies. Six players have been sponsored by five finance companies ─ KB...

Female golfers promote Korean firms

Nongshim's Shin Ramyun is sold at 4,692 Walmart stores in US

Korea’s most popular instant noodle products have arrived in the United States in a convincing fashion. The nation’s top snack maker Nongshim said Wednesday that its best-selling...

Naver updates Dokdo images

Naver, Korea’s dominant online portal, has updated photos of Dokdo on its maps service to mark the 72nd anniversary of the nation’s Liberation Day on Aug. 15. Dokdo is the nation...

'Let Japan develop nuclear weapons to lessen N. Korea threat'

The US should agree on an expansion of nuclear weapons capabilities in the Pacific to Japan to curtail the threat posed by North Korea’s newly developed nuclear weapons capabilit...

China, US military chiefs vow to patch up differences as N. Korea threat continues

CJ 4DPlex enhances movie-watching experience with 4DX, expanded screens

For some fans, the summer's hottest films such as the "Pirates of the Caribbean" and “The Battleship Island” were shown in a latest format, the 4DX With Screen X at the CJ Theate...

Samsung launches new portable storage device

Samsung Electronics has unveiled its newest portable solid-state drive (SSD), the T5, hoping it will raise the bar for the performance of external memory products. The new produc...

Squirting capsaicin and throwing eggs at women just a practical joke?

Three men in their 20s face assault charges for allegedly using soju, chili pepper extract and eggs to assault four women, Busan Yeonje Police Station said Wednesday. On Aug. 10,...

'China snubbed THAAD talks with Korea, US'

President Moon Jae-in offered three-way talks with South Korea, the United States and China to find a solution to the conflict over the deployment of the U.S. missile shield in Korea during his summ...

Mysterious tourism boom in Yeosu

YEOSU, South Jeolla Province - There is no doubt that Yeosu, with its beautiful shoreline and exotic dishes, is a cool city to visit. Even so, a recent tourism boom there has man...

Korea set to start super-grid project together with SoftBank

The Moon Jae-in administration is set to take part in the Northeast Asia super-grid project in a partnership with SoftBank Group, a Japanese tech giant founded and headed by its ...

[Reporter's Notebook] Blizzard's greed may kill 'StarCraft' again

For those in Korea who are in their late 20s to early 40s, “StarCraft” was one of the most loved and influential computer games for a long time. Following its launch in 1998, the computer strategy g...

Dissident who died in 1975 to get presidential tribute

President Moon Jae-in will offer a commemorative speech Thursday for Chang Jun-ha, a leading political dissident during the rule of military strongman Park Chung-hee in the 1960s...

24th Korean Air travel photo contest

Taken some fascinating photos during your travels? Korean Air and the Hankook Ilbo, the sister paper of The Korea Times, are now looking for the best travel photos of this year. ...

President's labor reform hits snag

Incheon International Airport became a symbolic place for the Moon Jae-in administration’s labor reform when he visited there on May 12 and pledged to open an “era of zero irregu...

Long-term unemployment rate hits 18-year high

The number of people without jobs for more than six months almost reached the Asian financial crisis record in July, according to the state statistics agency, Wednesday. It stood...

East Asia emerges as role model for education

The U.K. is introducing Chinese textbooks in order to enhance mathematical skills in its education _ and for a good reason. According to the 2015 Program for International Studen...

Student numbers plunge: Empty Seoul classrooms get public facility makeover

Elementary schools in Seoul are undergoing major reconstruction to turn their empty classrooms into public facilities following a steep decrease in enrollments. Student numbers a...

Financial heads pledge market stabilization

The finance minister and central bank governor both said Wednesday they would employ “staunch measures” to stabilize the financial market against risks involving North Korea. In a luncheon at Korea ...

Rival parties show mixed reviews on Moon's 100 days

The rival parties showed conflicting evaluations on the performance of the Moon Jae-in government, Wednesday, a day before the President’s 100th day in office. The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (...

Korea urged to tap ASEAN's e-commerce boom

SINGAPORE - Southeast Asia is a land of opportunity for global companies. The region has gained greater attention following the official launch of ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) ...

Entertainment

UN Choir makes first visit to Korea

Taeyang calls latest solo album his best

Korean student wins brass competition on Jeju

CJ 4DPlex enhances movie-watching experience with 4DX, expanded screens

Yum returns to big screen with new horror film

NGOSKA Fest takes to Sinchon's streets

Automotive

Shinsegae chooses BMW over Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz Korea to introduce flagship S-Class sedan next month

Kia trial feared to shake foundation of Korea Inc.

Hyundai unionists go on strike again, Ssangyong workers opt to cooperate

New ITF secretary-general seeks balanced organization

Korea struggles in global battery competition

Naver seeks to win status of 'no-tycoon chaebol'

Naver updates Dokdo images

BASF Korea refuses to join fair trade drive

Samsung launches new portable storage device

StarCraft maker hit for 'unfair practices'

Kakao angers music streaming fans

World

Meet airsoft soldiers taking wargames to next level

China, US military chiefs vow to patch up differences as N. Korea threat continues

'Let Japan develop nuclear weapons to lessen N. Korea threat'

Quake-proof clay house by Hong Kong architects

Why Hong Kong passengers are flight attendant's nightmare

China, India near armed conflict over border dispute

Editorial

Fire two police leaders

Most police officers of the nation work faithfully combating crime and helping...

Contaminated eggs

The scare about pesticide-tainted eggs is spreading as eggs from two more farm...

Thoughts of the Times

After watching 'The Battleship Island'

The dynamic blockbuster movie "The Battleship Island" has drawn millions of people ...

Times Column

Ruth Benedict was wrong on China

The unprecedentedly strong tsunami and the resultant meltdown of the Fukushima nucl...

Columnists

Seoul should come forward

The war of words between two of the world’s most worrisome leaders - Kim Jong-un an...

Documentary revealing media censorship during 2 previous governments due on Friday

East Asia emerges as role model for education

Squirting capsaicin and throwing eggs at women just a practical joke?

Gov't to offer 100,000 won extra in childcare allowance

Rival parties show mixed reviews on Moon's 100 days

Moon apologizes over Sewol disaster, vows investigation

Lawmaker to submit bill on informing N. Koreans

S. Korea vows to take measures to stabilize financial markets

S. Korean commuter buses disappearing from Kaesong industrial park

North Korea backs off Guam threat

Kim Jong-un scared? N. Korean leader takes wait-and-see posture over Guam attack

China to stop importing North Korean natural resources, seafood

Banks' movie investments bring mixed results

Financial heads pledge market stabilization

Korean firms hit by soaring labor costs

Long-term unemployment rate hits 18-year high

Korea urged to tap ASEAN's e-commerce boom

Bitcoin rises; real coins fade

BAT jumps into rivalry of smokeless cigarettes

Naver updates Dokdo images

Naver seeks to win status of 'no-tycoon chaebol'

BASF Korea refuses to join fair trade drive

Korea set to start super-grid project together with SoftBank

Nongshim's Shin Ramyun is sold at 4,692 Walmart stores in US

Address your ball properly to increase distance

Why finance companies bet on golfers

Taekwondo World Peace Festival to kick off in Seoul in September

Giants pitcher Park breaks 'curse of nine'

Female golfers promote Korean firms

Like father, like son

1st portrait of Empress Myeongseong?

[My Seoul Story] Nostalgic allure of Yongma Land

Mysterious tourism boom in Yeosu

DAILY FORTUNE - AUGUST 16, 2017

24th Korean Air travel photo contest

DAILY FORTUNE - AUGUST 16, 2017

False compromise

Self criticism?

Ruth Benedict was wrong on China

After watching 'The Battleship Island'

[INTERVIEW] 'Innovation key to Tefal's success'

[INTERVIEW] Seoul should push for THAAD deployment

[INTERVIEW] Pastor is patron for sexual minorities

[INTERVIEW] Designer Jung Ku-ho breaks down the barriers

[INTERVIEW] Actor finds worries increase along with popularity

[INTERVIEW] Kim Ji-won finds another success with 'Fight for My Way'