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.
South Korean authorities have responded to more than 1,500 emergency calls this year following a series of balloon launches from North Korea filled with waste materials, according to government data, Thursday. The balloons, part of North Korea's psychological warfare tactics, have been sighted nationwide, including in the capital, Seoul.
A Beijing-based travel agency specializing in North Korea tours announced Wednesday that tours to North Korea will resume in December, starting with the Samjiyon area near Mount Paektu.
Korea's National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik met with Kazakhstan's Ambassador to Korea Nurgali Arystanov to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across various sectors on Monday.
Mongolian Ambassador to Korea Sukhbold Sukhee, third from left, poses with officials from the Korea Petroleum Quality & Distribution Authority after discussing strategies for enhancing energy sector cooperation between the two countries at the Mongolian Embassy in Seoul, Aug. 7. Courtesy of Korea Petroleum Quality & Distribution Authority
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon met with Koichi Mizushima, the Japanese ambassador to Korea, at Seoul City Hall, Monday, to discuss strengthening ties and fostering exchanges between Seoul and Tokyo.
The role of Filipino caregivers in Korea has sparked a controversy due to ambiguous descriptions of their responsibilities, raising questions about whether their duties should include not only child-related tasks, but also household chores.
The Busan Fire and Disaster Headquarters, which organizes the annual Haeundae LCT Stair Climbing Competition for firefighters across Korea, announced on Friday that it will expand the event internationally. This October, for the first time, firefighters from abroad will be invited to participate, in collaboration with the National Fire Agency (NFA).
A recent survey found that over half of Seoul residents who live alone have nobody to help them with daily tasks like household chores or caregiving, highlighting the increasing need for support tailored to this demographic group.
Kyrgyz Ambassador to Korea Aida Ismailova and her delegation visited the North Gyeongsang Provincial Office to meet with Governor Lee Cheol-woo on Aug. 5. The meeting focused on strategies to strengthen friendly exchanges between the two regions.
Mohd Zamruni Khalid, the Malaysian representative to Korea, highlighted the growing economic relationship between Korea and Malaysia, particularly emphasizing the opportunities for Korean companies in the halal industry.