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.
The EU Business Hub has successfully concluded its first business mission, Digital Solutions Korea 2024. Held from Dec. 2 to 6, the event provided a dynamic platform for EU small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the digital solutions sector to explore business opportunities and build partnerships in Korea.
French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Bertoux praised the remarkable achievements of 2024, with a special focus on the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and Paralympics, during an event held at his residence in Seoul, Dec. 9. Addressing a distinguished gathering, Bertoux highlighted the unforgettable moments the Games brought to the world, emphasizing the event's role in uniting people through the power of sports.
Thailand celebrated its National Day in Seoul, Wednesday, with an evening full of tributes to its history, culture and strengthening ties with Korea.
Large-scale rallies are set to take place at multiple locations in Seoul on Saturday where citizens will protest President Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration of martial law and call for his resignation, or if he refuses, impeachment.
Foreign embassies in Seoul, baffled by President Yoon Suk Yeol's shocking declaration of martial law late Tuesday, have been scrambling to advise their nationals to take necessary safety precautions and deal with the possible fallout from the incidents, officials said on Wednesday.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) marked its 53rd National Day with a grand event in Seoul on Monday, where UAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi celebrated the nation's formation as a federation on Dec. 2, 1971.
Daegu Metropolitan City and the Daegu-Gyeongbuk International Exchange Association held the 2024 Daegu-Gyeongbuk International Exchange Association Friendship Night on Dec. 1. The event, now in its 15th year, brought together diplomats and representatives from around the world to celebrate and strengthen international cooperation and civil diplomacy.
Approximately 70 percent of North Korean wigs, destined for exports to generate much-needed cash, are produced through forced labor by women in correctional facilities, according to a recent report released by the Citizens' Alliance for North Korean Human Rights.
The number of sexual harassment and assault reports in Korean educational institutions has more than doubled over the past three years, reaching over 100 cases annually. Concerns are mounting over the Ministry of Education's ability to thoroughly review these reports, given that the dedicated reporting center operates with only one specialized counselor.
Speaking at an event commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Velvet Revolution, Slovak Ambassador to Korea Marek Repovsky underscored the enduring values of democracy and freedom that Korea and Slovakia both cherish.