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Politics

Veteran US diplomat appointed as Biden's special envoy to North Korea

President Moon Jae-in and U.S. President Joe Biden applaud after the U.S. leader announces the appointment of Acting Assistant Secretary of State Sung Kim, right, as “U.S. special envoy for the DPRK,” during a joint news conference in the East Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., Friday (local time). YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeSung Kim, who was appointed as the new U.S. special envoy to North Korea, is a veteran State Department official who has been deeply involved in nuclear talks with the North during the Obama and Trump administrations.In a joint press conference with South Korean President Moon Jae-in, Friday (local time), U.S. President Joe Biden made a surprise announcement that he was appointing Acting Assistant Secretary of State Sung Kim as “U.S. special envoy for the DPRK,” using the acronym for North Korea's official name, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.President Biden said Kim's “deep policy expertise” will help drive efforts to move toward “our ultimate goal of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.”The Korean-

May 23, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Veteran US diplomat appointed as Biden's special envoy to North Korea
  • Biden makes strong case for engagement, but North Korea unlikely to react soon: experts
Law & Crime

YouTubers accused of exploiting, distorting college student's death

People gather for a rally at Banpo Hangang Park in southern Seoul, May 16, calling on police to uncover the truth behind the mysterious death of a medical student there late last month. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeSome YouTubers are facing criticism for exploiting the mysterious death of a medical college student and spreading unconfirmed information about the incident to boost the number of views for their videos.These YouTubers are stoking public distrust in investigative agencies, while there are also concerns that videos containing unconfirmed claims and accusations are causing confusion in police efforts to uncover the facts behind the tragic incident. Son Jeong-min, a 22-year-old medical student in Seoul, was found dead in the Han River, April 30, five days after he disappeared from a riverside park in southern Seoul. He disappeared allegedly after falling asleep after drinking with his friend in the park from 11 p.m., April 24, until after 2 a.m. the next morning.A police investigation has revealed so far that the friend went home alone at around 4:30 a.m. on April 25 without knowing w

May 20, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
YouTubers accused of exploiting, distorting college student's death
Travel & Food

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul head embraces change amid pandemic

By Jun Ji-hyeAllen Howden, general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, has led the luxury hotel since February last year when the COVID-19 outbreak began in full scale here.While enduring difficult times caused by the public health crisis that has closed borders around the world, Howden has placed top priority on transparency so everyone could feel a sense of trust about safety.Allen Howden, general manager of JW Marriott Hotel Seoul / Courtesy of JW Marriott Hotel SeoulIn addition, he led the release of several unique packages targeting certain groups of customers, such as the “Men's Luxury Escape” package targeting male guests, which became very popular and helped the hotel persevere through the unprecedented crisis.“When I started, there was so much speculation and rumors spreading regarding the pandemic from guests, partners and associates, which made my priority and biggest challenge to keep everyone up to date with facts,” Howden said in an interview with The Korea Times. “Transparency was important so that all stakeholders felt a sense of trust th

May 20, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
JW Marriott Hotel Seoul head embraces change amid pandemic
Travel & Food

Mondrian Seoul Itaewon offers Mediterranean culinary journey at Cleo

Mondrian Seoul Itaewon's contemporary Mediterranean restaurant, Cleo / Courtesy of Mondrian Seoul ItaewonBy Jun Ji-hyeMondrian Seoul Itaewon invites foodies on a Mediterranean culinary journey at its Cleo restaurant, where chef Jake Lim serves healthy and tasty Mediterranean dishes. At the contemporary Mediterranean restaurant, fresh flavors and exotic foods are on offer. Its signature menu, including a trio of dips with house-baked jou jou bread, kingfish ceviche, chicken shish kebab and lamb kebab, offers vibrant flavors with an emphasis on lemon, Greek yogurt and feta cheese. Since the opening of the restaurant, the freshly house-baked jou jou bread, with three dips of baba ganoush, hummus and labneh, has become guests' favorite meal, offering a flavorful gluten-free option.Chef Jake Lim / Courtesy of Mondrian Seoul Itaewon“Mediterranean food is largely focused on a healthy menu utilizing fresh ingredients, adding citric acid notes from lemon and lime, while quality olive oil enhances the ingredients' natural flavors without requiring any additional condiments,” Lim sa

May 19, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon offers Mediterranean culinary journey at Cleo
Travel & Food

Luxury hotels gaining edge amid pandemic

Hotels.com data shows a rising trend that the star rating was the top criteria when people were searching for hotels. Luxury hotels have gained an edge among local travelers, as people have sought luxurious replacements for international travel amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic. gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeTo people longing for travel, 2021 has been a tantalizing period, as they have hoped for good news that they will be able to continue exploring destinations they love.Hotels.com, a global online travel agency, unveiled data analyzing these aspiring travelers' minds that shows behavioral changes over the past year and their expectations when they plan for upcoming summer trips.Reach for the starsHotel staycations at domestic destinations increased considerably after COVID-19 broke out in January last year, as people here have sought luxurious replacements for international travel that has been restricted amid the prolonged pandemic.Hotels.com said its data has shown a rising trend since last year that hotel star ratings were the top criteria when people were searching for accommo

May 19, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Luxury hotels gaining edge amid pandemic
Society

Seoul education office seeks gov't subsidies for kindergarteners with foreign nationalities

The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education plans to suggest that the government offer subsidies to foreign national kindergarteners as part of efforts to guarantee equal educational opportunities for all children regardless of their nationality. gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education will ask the Ministry of Education to provide kindergarteners who have foreign nationalities with government subsidies that are currently provided only to children who are Korean citizens. The office said Monday that it will make the proposal to the government on behalf of a council consisting of the superintendents of regional education offices nationwide, after the council decided on the proposal in its meeting held May 13.The council calls for revising the relevant rules so that government subsidies can be offered to kindergarteners of foreign nationalities aged three to five. Currently, children of Korean nationality aged three to five, who attend public kindergartens, are offered up to 130,000 won ($115) in government subsidies per month, while those who attend privat

May 18, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Seoul education office seeks gov't subsidies for kindergarteners with foreign nationalities
Companies

Korea Airports Corp. to carry out Laos airport development project

Korea Airports Corp. President and CEO Son Chang-wan speaks during a media conference at the firm's headquarters in Seoul's Gangseo District, Monday. Courtesy of Korea Airports Corp.By Jun Ji-hyeThe Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) will carry out a feasibility study for an airport development project in Laos worth 100 billion won ($88 million), the state-run airport operator said Monday. KAC President and CEO Son Chang-wan said during a media conference that the Laotian government is currently pushing for the project to improve and expand Luang Prabang International Airport, located about 4 kilometers from the center of Luang Prabang in northern Laos. The city, which was the royal capital of Laos until 1975, is known for its many Buddhist temples, and was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in December 1995.The KAC, which operates 14 regional airports in Korea except for Incheon International Airport, participated in a bid that took place in February, and was selected as the successful bidder over the other airport operators of France, Japan and Malaysia. The Korean airport operato

May 17, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Korea Airports Corp. to carry out Laos airport development project
Society

Gov't considers allowing hiring of foreign housekeepers

The Korean government is conducting a study on opening the domestic worker market to foreigners, amid a serious manpower shortage. gettyimagesbankSome experts say foreign national domestic workers could support Korean women's economic activitiesBy Jun Ji-hyeThe government has undertaken research on measures to legalize the hiring of foreign nationals as domestic workers, as part of efforts to bring down employment costs and expand women's economic activities. The Ministry of Employment and Labor said it recently entrusted the research to the Korea Employment Welfare Pension Institute to explore ways of opening the housekeeper market to people regardless of their nationality. Under the current laws, Koreans and ethnic Koreans from China, in addition to foreigners with permanent residence status or those married to Koreans, can be employed as domestic workers here.The ministry's move came as demand has been increasing rapidly for domestic workers who can offer childcare or other housework services, especially amidst the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, at the same time that the supply has

May 16, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Gov't considers allowing hiring of foreign housekeepers
Health

Designating Han River parks as alcohol free zones causes controversy

People relax at Yeouido Han River Park in Seoul, May 9. Korea Times photo by Bae Woo-hanBy Jun Ji-hyeControversy is growing over the Seoul Metropolitan Government's (SMG) recent announcement that it is considering designating the 11 parks on the Han River as alcohol free zones.The city government cited concerns over COVID-19 infections, but critics called the measure an “excessive regulation” that infringes on individual freedom.Park Yoo-mi, chief of citizens' public health for the city government, told a press briefing, Wednesday, that concerns have been raised over the possible spread of COVID-19, because people have been flocking to Han River parks in recent weeks as the weather has been getting warmer. Many people visit the parks at nighttime to drink, as bars and restaurants close at 10 p.m. as part of the social distancing guidelines.“Regarding the designation of a no alcohol zone, we have been talking to the relevant departments about the scope and timespan,” Park said.The city's discussion about the designation comes as the National Health Promotion Ac

May 13, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Designating Han River parks as alcohol free zones causes controversy
Society

Ex-UN chief calls COVID-19 pandemic 'last warning from nature'

The Korea Times and Hankook Ilbo Chairman Seung Myung-ho, front row second from right, and former U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, second from left, walk to an outdoor stage at the Cultural Depot Park in Seoul's Mapo District where the Korea Forum 2021, co-hosted by the two dailies, took place Wednesday. From left are main opposition People Power Party floor leader Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon, Ban, National Assembly Speaker Park Byeong-seug, Seung, and Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon. Korea Times photo by Hong In-kiBy Jun Ji-hyeThe ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may be the “last warning from nature” that is urging humanity to respond immediately to the climate crisis, former U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said Wednesday. Ban, who currently chairs the Ban Ki-moon Foundation for a Better Future, made the remark during the Korea Forum 2021, co-hosted by The Korea Times and its sister paper, the Hankook Ilbo.“The COVID-19 pandemic is a phenomenon of the climate crisis,” he said in a keynote address at the forum held at the Cultural Depot Park in Seoul. “Following the virus o

May 12, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Ex-UN chief calls COVID-19 pandemic 'last warning from nature'
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