Lee Hae-rin is a City Desk reporter at The Korea Times, covering social issues, tourism and taekwondo. She is passionate about speaking up for the rights of minorities, including women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and animals as well as discovering the latest makgeolli trend in town. Feel free to reach her at lhr@koreatimes.co.kr.
Prime minister supports Busan's EXPO bid
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo signs a message wishing for the southeastern port city of Busan to win its bid to host the World Expo 2030 at a promotional booth run by Starbucks Korea in Gwanghwamun Square, central Seoul, Friday. Courtesy of Starbucks Korea
By Lee Hae-rin