North Korea
N. Korea poised to have 'eye in the sky' to observe S. Korea
The ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East have created a rare boon for cash-strapped North Korea.
Nov 8, 2023
Kang Hyun-kyung
Korea Times Editorial Reporter
I am an editorial writer at The Korea Times, focusing on foreign policy, North Korea and domestic politics. My key areas of interest include North Korea, foreign interference in elections, election integrity, cyberattacks and human rights. Prior to joining the Editorial Board, I served as both Politics Desk editor and Culture Desk editor. During my career, I have reported on the Presidential Office under the Lee Myung-bak administration, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Assembly.
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Lifestyle
US author helps Western readers develop taste for Korean culture
Barbara Zitwer was thrilled at a wave of positive feedback about her book, “The Korean Book of Happiness: Joy, Resilience and The Art of Giving,” which has been on sale in physical and online bookstores since March last year.
Nov 5, 2023
North Korea
N. Korea tries to profit from Israel-Hamas war; S. Korea looks for intel blind spots
The Israel-Hamas War has become the subject of analysis, as countries, particularly those facing security threats from their neighbors, study the conflict to bolster asymmetric warfare capabilities to defeat their enemies.
Nov 3, 2023
Trends
Director initiates campaign to help K-fashion go global
Chung So-mi, a model-turned-fashion show director, is a perfectionist.
Oct 27, 2023
North Korea
North Korea's arms deals with Hamas, Hezbollah pose common threat to South Korea, Israel
South Korea should take heed of Israel’s ongoing war against Hamas, an Islamic militant group controlling the Gaza Strip, as the recent incursion illustrates the potential risks posed by North Korea, experts said.
Oct 12, 2023
North Korea
Daughter of Korean War veteran searches for her roots
BUSAN -- Deborah Garris’s eyes were filled with tears on Friday, as she stepped into Busan Citizens Park located near the old district of Seomyeon.
Oct 10, 2023
North Korea
LA-based photographer captures Koreatown unfazed by pandemic
Koreatown in Los Angeles was like no other during the pandemic.
Oct 2, 2023
People & Events
Interview Risk-averse culture is forcing daring creators to flee showbiz
Through decades of experience in show business, Kim Dong-won, president of Yoondang Arthall and a seasoned producer of movies and TV series, came to develop an eye for stories that can captivate audiences if they are adapted into movies or TV series.
Sep 27, 2023
North Korea
Kim Jong-un's rejection of Russia's food assistance irritates North Korean defectors
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un turned down Russia’s humanitarian offer to provide wheat to help relieve the North’s reportedly acute food shortages, according to a Russian diplomat.
Sep 22, 2023
Foreign Affairs
INTERVIEW Putin uses summit with NK leader to stop Seoul from helping Ukraine: expert
In this photo released by the Khabarovsky Krai region's government, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, center, looks at a military jet cockpit while visiting a Russian aircraft plant, which builds fighter jets, in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, about 6,200 kilometers east of Moscow, Russia, Friday. AP-YonhapPutin-Kim 'bromance' stands to counter China's influence By Kang Hyun-kyungNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un is being portrayed in South Korea's media as a “mil-deok,” or a person deeply absorbed in all things that are related to the military, due to his keen interest in state-of-the-art weapons, as made evident during his recent visit to Russia.Russian President Vladimir Putin took advantage of Kim's rare enthusiasm regarding nuclear-capable weapons to warn off countries like South Korea, which are siding with Ukraine in the prolonged war against Russia, according to an expert on Russia-North Korea relations. “I think Russia's target audience is South Korea,” Andrei Lankov, a professor at Kookmin University in Seoul, told The Korea Times on Monday. Andrei Lankov / Korea
Sep 20, 2023