Society
Tensions between doctors, government reach crescendo
Tensions are high as trainee doctors have been planning mass resignations until Monday over the government's plan to increase the quota for medical students.
Feb 18, 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
Oldest elephant in Korea dies at 59
Sakura, the oldest elephant in Korea, died, Tuesday, at the age of 59, equivalent to over 90 in human years.
Feb 15, 2024
Society
1 in 6 elementary schools in Seoul to have fewer than 40 students per grade by 2028
Amid Korea's rapidly declining birthrate, one out of six elementary schools in Seoul is projected to have fewer than 40 students in each grade in four years' time, Seoul's education office said, Thursday.
Feb 15, 2024
Society
Only 3 in 10 teenagers think marriage is necessary
A mere three out of 10 teenagers believe that marriage is necessary, according to a survey released by the National Youth Policy Institute on Wednesday. The survey also highlighted that only 19 percent of adolescents believe it is imperative to have children upon getting married.
Feb 14, 2024
Society
Seoul allocates $6.7 mil. to boost MICE industry
The Seoul city government will allocate 90 billion won ($6.74 million) to bolster the city's MICE industry, it said Wednesday.
Feb 14, 2024
Society
163 recently unveiled photos reflect Seoul's history from perspective of US diplomats, journalists
The Seoul Museum of History has unveiled a captivating collection of books featuring 163 photos of Seoul's bygone era after its first survey on the U.S. Library of Congress’s photography and print division.
Feb 14, 2024
Travel & Food
House of Baek In-je in Bukchon becomes tourist hotspot
The House of Baek In-je, situated in Bukchon Hanok Village in Seoul's Jongno District, has been garnering attention from foreign visitors for its extensive collection of Korean traditional houses, known as hanok.
Feb 14, 2024
Society
How old is 'elderly?'
Traditionally, the elderly are considered to be those aged 65 and older, but the decadeslong perception of the age from which a person can be considered a senior citizen appears to be in question following a young politician's controversial proposal of scrapping free subway rides for the country's older adults.
Feb 10, 2024
Society
18 universities earn recognition for hosting international students
The government recognized 18 universities for their excellence in hosting programs for international students, Wednesday. Conversely, it imposed a one-year restriction on 20 schools with subpar management of international students, making it virtually impossible for them to recruit more students from overseas.
Feb 7, 2024
Society
Winners of Multicultural Youth Awards suggest solutions for more inclusive society
Winners of the Korea Multicultural Youth Awards proposed expanding bilingual education and intensifying mentoring programs for students with multicultural backgrounds during a meeting with Gender Equality and Family Minister Kim Hyun-sook, Tuesday.
Feb 6, 2024