Korea Times Digital Content Reporter
Bo-eun leads the digital content team. She has covered foreign affairs, North Korea, tech, economy and gender issues at The Korea Times. She did a short stint at the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong, where she obtained a new perspective on news production and life. Small sources of joy for her are lounging in the sun, having a good latte and swimming.
A tourist takes a selfie in front of the frozen Hongjecheon Artificial Waterfall in northwestern Seoul, Tuesday. Morning temperatures plummeted below minus 10 degrees Celsius in cities across the country. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
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Audrey Nuna, EJAE and Rei Ami pose with the Best Original Song — Motion Picture award for "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 11. The Golden Globe Awards recognize outstanding achievements in the global film and television industries. Reuters-Yonhap
Security officers stand guard at the gate of Cheong Wa Dae, Monday. Yonhap
Volunteers clad in Santa suits are handed boxes to be delivered to the underpriviledged in a program hosted by Incheon's Michuhol District, Thursday, marking Christmas.
President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK) welcomed President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America (United States or U.S.) for a State Visit to ROK on October 29. This marks the first time in Korean history that a State Visit has been hosted in Gyeongju and follows on the two leaders’ first meeting in Washington on August 25. Notably, it is also the first time that the ROK has welcomed the same leader for a second state visit. In light of President Trump’s historic 2024 victory and President Lee’s election demonstrating the ROK’s democratic strength and resilience, they declared a new chapter in the U.S.-ROK Alliance, the linchpin for peace, security and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific region. Rebuilding and expanding critical industries President Trump and President Lee reaffirmed the historic announcement in July of The Korea Strategic Trade and Investment deal, which reflects the strength and endurance of the U.S.-ROK Alliance. • Both leaders welcome Korean investments in various sectors to advance economic and national sec
President Lee Jae Myung presides over the first session of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting at Gyeongju Hwabaek International Convention Center in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, Friday. Yonhap
The press and people on the street gather in front of a restaurant selling "chimaek" (fried chicken and beer) in southern Seoul, where Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang met with Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong and Hyunai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun, Thursday. Yonhap
A man in his 20s working for one of Korea's most popular bakery cafes, London Bagel Museum, died in July after working nearly 80 hours a week, the minor progressive Justice Party said. The death, which has raised questions about overwork, came 14 months after the employee joined the company in May 2024. The Justice Party stated Monday the employee had arrived at work at 9 a.m. and left around midnight the day before he died. Five days before his death he worked 21 hours in a single day. "Chronic overwork combined with acute overwork may have led to his death," the party said in a statement. The worker's employment contract contained 14 hours of overtime per week, violating the 52-hour workweek limit, according to the party. The Justice Party said the bereaved family applied for the death to be classified as resulting from work, but LBM, the company running the bakery cafe, has refused to provide data on the employee's working hours, stating that “the work records confirmed by the company differ from the family’s claims.” London Bagel Museum opened its first store in Anguk-dong in cen
BTS leader RM is set to deliver a keynote speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit set for Wednesday in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. It is the first time a K-pop artist will take part in an APEC summit as a speaker. RM will speak in English about the APEC region's culture industry and the Korean culture's soft power. Leaders of 21 member economies and businesses will attend the APEC CEO Summit, a business forum discussing innovative industries and new trends. BTS is set to release a new album in spring, and is preparing for a world tour, the group's first in six years. According to reports, BTS will stage 65 performances around the world during the upcoming tour.