Society
Gov't scraps plan to ban disposable cups
The Ministry of Environment will not ban the use of disposable paper cups at restaurants and cafes, it announced, Tuesday.
Nov 7, 2023
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
Event at Cheonggye Plaza sheds light on North Korean lives, human rights situation
An event called “Denbaram Maparam," which aims to promote understanding and interest in the lives and human rights issues of North Koreans, kicks off Tuesday at Cheonggye Plaza in Seoul and will run until Nov. 19.
Nov 7, 2023
Society
4 teams shine in Seoul's Virtual Autonomous Driving Challenge
Out of 24 teams from across the country, four were honored in the Seoul Virtual Autonomous Driving Challenge showcasing autonomous driving technology within an online virtual reality world.
Nov 2, 2023
Politics
Opposition party seeks ban on import of processed goods from Fukushima
The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is seeking to introduce legislation that would prohibit the importing of processed products from the vicinity of Fukushima and enhance the labeling of product origin.
Nov 1, 2023
Society
Seongdong District's urban regeneration project seeks coexistence
An urban regeneration project is fostering coexistence and transformation in eastern Seoul's Seongdong District, attracting visitors and enhancing the convenience of residents.
Nov 1, 2023
Foreign Affairs
Korea Times-Hankook Ilbo forum to seek new strategies amid realignment of global order
The Hankook Ilbo and its sister paper, The Korea Times, will co-host The Kor-Asia Forum 2023 in Seoul, Thursday, during which participants will discuss Korea's strategies in response to the reshuffling of the global economy.
Oct 31, 2023
Society
Safety measures take priority 1 year after Itaewon crowd crush
Police officers were visibly present throughout the streets and alleys of Itaewon on Saturday evening, as part of enhanced safety measures introduced a year after the tragic Halloween crowd crush that claimed 159 lives.
Oct 29, 2023
Society
Gov't to spend $2.2 billion over 6 years to address release of contaminated Fukushima water
The government plans to spend more than 3 trillion won ($2.2 billion) over the next six years to address the release of contaminated water from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant in Japan, according to an opposition lawmaker, Friday.
Oct 28, 2023
Foreign Affairs
T'way Air staffer praised for helping Korean in Da Nang car accident
A staffer of T’way Air in the Vietnamese city of Da Nang received a letter of appreciation from Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in recognition for helping a Korean national who had been injured in a car accident during a trip to the coastal city, the airline said Friday.
Oct 27, 2023