Society
Busan bows out of race to host 2025 APEC summit
The Busan Metropolitan Government has decided not to bid to host next year's Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.
Apr 16, 2024
Jung Da-hyun
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.
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Society
Nodeul Island set to become global culture spot offering diverse performances
Nodeul Island in the middle of the Han River in central Seoul is set to undergo a transformation into a global spot for art, offering various cultural and artistic experiences for visitors to enjoy.
Apr 16, 2024
Society
Seattle mayor and economic delegation visit Seoul for urban insights
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, accompanied by a delegation of 67 economic leaders, visited Seoul on Monday to gain insights into the city's key urban policies and expertise.
Apr 16, 2024
Society
SEWOL 10 YEARS 'Sewol ferry tragedy must remain in collective memory'
The slogan "We will never forget," frequently used in commemorations of the 2014 Sewol ferry sinking tragedy, underscores the importance of remembrance, particularly for those grappling with ongoing trauma from the nation's worst peacetime disaster.
Apr 15, 2024
Society
Ruling party-driven 'Mega Seoul' plan faces uncertainty
The ruling People Power Party's (PPP) drive to incorporate Gimpo and several cities adjacent to Seoul into the capital is feared to be falling apart in the wake of its general election defeat in many of the electoral districts that border Seoul.
Apr 14, 2024
Society
2 women firefighters join NFA's international rescue team
Two Korean women, Shin Min-ji and Jang Jae-yeon, have joined the International Rescue Team of the National Fire Agency (NFA).
Apr 11, 2024
Politics
ELECTION Voter turnout hits 32-year high at 67%
The April 10 general elections saw the country's highest voter participation in 32 years, following a record high in early voting, as announced by the election watchdog on Wednesday.
Apr 10, 2024
Society
Trash, illegal street vendors continue to plague cherry blossom festivals
Mounds of trash revisited this year's cherry blossom festivals nationwide as the streets were strewn with trash, such as disposable cups, delivery food containers and drink cans.
Apr 9, 2024
Society
Earth Day celebration to kick off at Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday
To mark Earth Day, the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the city's Green Citizen Committee are hosting a commemorative event at Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday.
Apr 9, 2024
Society
Seoul installs newly designed trash bins in high-traffic areas
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Monday that it has installed 30 newly designed trash bins in high-traffic areas, such as near City Hall and Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), to make waste disposal easier for people.
Apr 9, 2024