Korea Times Digital Media Reporter
Kim Hyun-bin began his journalism career at Arirang TV from 2012 to 2017, specializing in defense, foreign affairs and the economy. In 2018, he joined The Korea Times, covering society and business, and is currently responsible for embassy affairs.
For centuries, the durian has been both venerated and vilified, earning its place as the most polarizing fruit in the world. Known in Southeast Asia as the "king of fruits" yet excluded from public transportation in several countries due to its pungent odor, durians continue to divide taste buds and opinions globally.
Chinese Ambassador to Korea Dai Bing emphasized China’s commitment to global artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation in a social media post on Thursday, following intense international debate over the recent release of a large AI model by the Chinese tech firm DeepSeek.
Hwaseong Mayor Jeong Myeong-geun met with Chinese Ambassador to Korea Dai Bing at the Embassy of China in Seoul, Feb. 10, to discuss economic cooperation and technological collaboration, focusing on advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and electric vehicle (EV) technologies.
Korea and Australia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green shipping route, targeting trial operations in the first half of 2029, according to officials on Monday.
Incheon Mayor Yoo Jeong-bok met with Dai Bing, China’s newly appointed ambassador to Korea, on Sunday to discuss enhancing exchanges between local governments and fostering practical cooperation.
The issuance of mobile resident registration cards will be expanded nationwide, starting Feb. 14 and concluding by March 14, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced Sunday.
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued a stark warning on Sunday, forecasting that heat waves will become more frequent and intense due to climate change, with the possibility of intense heat lasting from May to September.
Israeli Ambassador to Korea Rafael Harpaz on Thursday emphasized the enduring importance of Holocaust remembrance while drawing parallels to recent tragedies during the premiere of the Holocaust-themed film "The Commandant's Shadow" at a Seoul theater.
Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul met with Chinese Ambassador to Korea Dai Bing on Thursday to discuss bilateral relations and issues concerning the Korean Peninsula, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.