Korea Times Politics & City Reporter
Jung Da-hyun is a reporter at The Korea Times, covering social issues in Korea, including foreign residents, education, environment and politics. Driven by a deep interest in people’s stories, she focuses on investigative and feature reporting through direct interviews and field coverage. She received the Amnesty International Korea Media Award for her “Deepfake Crisis at Schools” series. Reach her at dahyun08@koreatimes.co.kr. Always open to hearing your stories.
The number of foreign residents in Korea reached a record high last year, accounting for more than 5 percent of the country's total population, justice ministry data showed Monday.
Winners of the Global Korea Youth Awards emphasized the importance of greater opportunities to take pride in their multicultural backgrounds and strengthen their ties to Korean society. They highlighted the need for improved multicultural education and more chances to engage with peers from similar backgrounds.
Wando County in South Jeolla Province has designated 2025 as the "Year to Visit Wando" as part of its initiative to transform into a premier coastal wellness tourism destination.
With only days remaining before the new semester begins, medical schools in Korea are facing unprecedented difficulties due to a standoff between the government and doctors regarding student quotas, leaving them in a state of uncertainty.
As Gyeongju in North Gyeongsang Province, renowned for its rich cultural heritage and royal tombs, gears up to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in November, Gov. Lee Cheol-woo expressed hopes that the city will become a symbol of peace with the leaders of the U.S., North Korea, China and Russia attending.
Korea’s environment minister highlighted the need for global cooperation and reaffirmed the country’s dedication to sustainable and eco-friendly policies amid concerns over environmental policy rollbacks under the U.S. Donald Trump administration.
Police booked President Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday on suspicion of ordering the Presidential Security Service (PSS) to obstruct the execution of a detention warrant against him last month.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Friday the first lineup of artists set to perform at the opening ceremony of Seoul Spring Festa. Scheduled to start on April 30 at Seoul World Cup Stadium, the event, titled Wonder Show, will feature performances by popular K-pop groups, including NCT Wish, The Boyz and n.SSign.
Prominent local figures are positioning themselves for a possible bid for the nation's top office, as speculation grows about a potential early presidential election. This comes as the Constitutional Court approaches a decision on President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment trial.
Foreign residents of northern Seoul's Gangbuk District will now be able to access multilingual support features at automated civil document kiosks, as the district continues efforts to improve administrative services for its multicultural community.