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.
A restaurant in Tokyo's Shinjuku Okubo neighborhood has ignited controversy after displaying a notice refusing service to Korean and Chinese people. The Italian restaurant, located in the popular area known for its vibrant Korean community, posted a photo on X (formerly Twitter) that quickly went viral.
French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Bertoux officially launched the commemorative coins for the 2024 Paris Olympics in a special event held at the French Embassy in Seoul, Thursday.
Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul expressed concerns about recent North Korea-Russia military cooperation threatening global peace and stability, including on the Korean Peninsula and in Europe, during a meeting with European diplomats in Seoul on Tuesday.
Joo Nak-young, mayor of Gyeongju, met with Philip Goldberg, the U.S. ambassador to Korea, to discuss mutual exchange and cooperation at the Gyeongju National Museum, Sunday. This visit marked Goldberg's first trip to Gyeongju.
On the scenic Some Sevit in the heart of Seoul, the French community in South Korea gathered to celebrate Bastille Day, the French National Day, with a reception hosted by French Ambassador to Korea Philippe Bertoux, Friday.
Over the past five years, nearly 40,000 cases of verbal abuse, bullying and other forms of workplace harassment have been reported in Korea, according to the Ministry of Employment and Labor, Sunday.
Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon met with Japanese Ambassador to Korea Koichi Mizushima to discuss mutual exchange and cooperation between Busan and Japan, Thursday.
Gwangju Metropolitan City received a certificate of appreciation from the Paraguayan ambassador, recognizing the city's support in providing fire trucks to Paraguay during a ceremony at city hall, Tuesday.
Japanese Ambassador to Korea Koichi Mizushima delivers a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony of the US-ROK-JAPAN Trilateral Global Leadership Youth Summit 2024 at APEC House in Busan, Thursday. The summit program features experts in U.S. foreign policy and leadership, along with a platform for youth exchanges. Yonhap
Luxembourg's Ambassador to Korea Jacques Flies highlighted the promising future of economic, scientific and cultural relations between Korea and Luxembourg. With the country opening its first resident embassy in Seoul and Korea preparing to establish its own in Luxembourg City, Flies sees this as an opportunity to deepen ties between the two countries.