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 Women In Korea (WIR) leadership group of the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) marked the sixth edition of its annual mentoring program with a kick-off event on Friday.
The number of fertility treatments subsidized by the Seoul city government surged by 77 percent last year, following a decision to eliminate income requirements for accessing the subsidies to address the declining birthrate the country faces.
An official reviews candidate registration details for the 22nd National Assembly elections, displayed on a screen at the National Election Commission in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, Sunday, one month ahead of the elections slated for April 10. Yonhap
More than 20 percent of teenagers in Korea have experienced online harassment, including bullying and verbal abuse, according to a survey the National Youth Policy Insitute released Sunday.
In commemoration of the 140th anniversary of bilateral diplomatic relations, the Embassy of Italy in Seoul celebrated International Women's Day with the third edition of Ambassador for a Day, offering Korean university students a unique opportunity to shadow Italian Ambassador to Korea Emilia Gatto, experiencing a day in the life of a high-level diplomat.
Philippine Ambassador to Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega expressed, Tuesday, heartfelt gratitude marking a pivotal moment in the longstanding 75th diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Korea.
The International Network Forum 2024 on "Critical Minerals in Asia and Africa" was held Tuesday, providing a platform for meaningful discourse and strategic collaborations. Hosted by the Korea Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources, the event brought together government officials, industry leaders, diplomats and other stakeholders from Asian and African countries such as Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Uzbekistan, Nigeria and Tanzania.
A campaign called Green Week is currently underway to explore potential collaborations between Korea and the United Kingdom in addressing climate change and advancing the transition to clean energy sources.
A heated debate is arising over the appropriateness of companies offering financial incentives to employees who have declared an intention not to get married.