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.
Seoul and Dubai have formed a partnership to promote exchanges of startups between the two cities. This initiative involves developing various exchange programs and providing a testbed for the new technologies of startups.
A soldier pins a carnation to his mother's jacket to celebrate Parents' Day during a ceremony to mark the completion of recruits' basic military training at the 32nd Infantry Division in Sejong, Wednesday. In Korea, Parents' Day is observed on May 8, with children giving their parents and grandparents carnations as a symbol of gratitude and respect. Newsis
The Seoul Metropolitan Government is taking proactive steps to entice more international tourists, inviting officials from overseas travel agencies to craft tailored tourism products targeting the younger generations.
Local governments are intensifying efforts to establish crematoriums, a plan that has frequently faced strong opposition from residents in the past.
The Seoul High Court is set to decide on the validity of the Yoon Suk Yeol administration’s plan to increase the medical schools admissions quota, by the middle of this month. If the court rules against the government, the policy will encounter a serious setback at a time when relevant administrative procedures have almost been finalized.
The medical school quota for the next year will be increased to a maximum of 1,509 additional spaces, as 31 out of 32 medical schools that plan to expand, have confirmed their recruitment figures Thursday.
The Sejong City Government and The Korea Times signed a business agreement, Thursday, to promote Korean culture, including Hangeul, or the Korean alphabet, and enhance its global influence.
A small and adorable Pomeranian named Hodu is capturing attention on social media as it serves as a village patrol dog in the Seongdong District of eastern Seoul.
Seoul Metro said, Wednesday, it will compile a blacklist to target customers who sexually harass or abuse subway staff with violent language or bombard them with unreasonable complaints. This shift from a passive approach is meant to safeguard staff and ensure a safer, more respectful environment.
GIMCHEON, North Gyeongsang Province — In Korea, elementary to high schools have traditionally catered to mostly local students, while universities have actively invited foreign students. However, a notable shift is underway as secondary schools now look to recruit international students, aiming to cultivate talented individuals who can serve as bridges between nations in the long run.