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Travel & Food

'Arts in Hong Kong' takes place in both physical and digital formats

Audiences pass by an artwork from Alfonso Artiaco during the Art Basel Hong Kong held in 2018. Courtesy of Hong Kong Tourism BoardBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Hong Kong Tourism Board has rolled out the “Arts in Hong Kong” campaign to promote a series of major art events taking place in both physical and digital formats, as the world cautiously looks to resume international travel and bring back events amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.Organized by fair promoters and cultural institutions, the campaign ensures that audiences who want to satisfy their craving for art and culture can reconnect with art and the vitality of Hong Kong, whether in person or online.“Art Basel” is officially scheduled to take place from May 21 to 23 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), after an absence of more than two years because of the public health crisis around the world.More than 100 galleries from Asia, Europe and the Americas have confirmed their participation. In addition, “Art Central” will take place concurrently at the HKCEC for the first time, and

May 12, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
'Arts in Hong Kong' takes place in both physical and digital formats
Travel & Food

Jeju Olle launches English-guided hike program for foreigners

Hikers walk along Route 20 of Jeju Olle Trail near Gimnyeong Beach. Courtesy of the Jeju Olle FoundationBy Jun Ji-hyeThe Jeju Olle Foundation has launched a weekly guided walk program called, “Wander Jeju on Foot,” for foreign visitors to Korea's southern resort island of Jeju.The program, which is available in May and June, is designed to guide first-time hikers along Jeju's Olle Trail, a 425-kilometer footpath that runs along the coasts of Jeju and consists of 26 routes.While hiking on specially-selected sections, participants can obtain useful tips for exploring the trail and interesting information about Jeju Island from experienced and trained English-speaking trail guides affiliated with the Jeju Olle Foundation.The program has two itinerary options that are repeated on a biweekly basis. Program A introduces walkers to Jeju Olle Route 10, the most beloved route by both domestic and foreign hikers. Starting from Hwasun's Golden Sand Beach, along the southwestern coast of the island, the day hike traces the coastline westward, which has geologically unique features, s

May 12, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Jeju Olle launches English-guided hike program for foreigners
Health

Most Korean man-foreign woman couples seeking divorce are facing financial woes

gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeMost “international” couples comprised of a Korean citizen husband and a foreign national wife who were on the verge of divorce in 2020 suffered from financial difficulties, according to the Korea Legal Aid Center for Family Relations. The center published statistics related to 708 such cases in which it offered divorce-related legal counseling last year. Among them, 65 percent of the sessions were carried out at the request of the Korean husbands, while the rest were at the request of the wives. With regards to their financial situation, 83.8 percent of the immigrant wives and 61.9 percent of the Korean husbands said they did not have a stable income. Some 25 percent of the wives said that they were homemakers, and 21.5 percent of the Korean husbands said that they were unemployed.“Couples in multicultural marriages had more factors that could lead to a divorce from the beginning of their marriages, such as financial difficulties and large age gaps,” a center official said.The cases in which both men and women had married for the f

May 11, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Most Korean man-foreign woman couples seeking divorce are facing financial woes
Health

'Vaccination passport' faces both expectations and concerns

A debate on whether to adopt the “vaccination passport,” a certificate confirming a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19, has sparked hopes and worries at the same time. gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeMany countries are under active discussion on whether to adopt the so-called “vaccination passport,” and Korea is no exception. People here are showing mixed reactions, with some expressing hopes for it to expedite economic recovery, while others worrying about possible discrimination against those who do not hold such a passport. The vaccination passport refers to a certificate confirming that a person has been vaccinated against COVID-19.Those who show this certificate may receive several benefits, such as being allowed to travel more freely or enjoy leisure activities that have been largely closed off during the prolonged public health crisis. Some countries have already introduced similar programs and some others are planning to do so. Korea hasn't adopted any such vaccination passport yet, but, starting May 5, the country has been allowing fully vaccinat

May 10, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
'Vaccination passport' faces both expectations and concerns
Society

Much-awaited clear day

Citizens ride bicycles under a clear blue sky in the Han River Park on Yeouido, Seoul, Sunday, following the end of a yellow dust storm, which originated in the Gobi Desert in northern China and Mongolia, that had blanketed most of Korea including the metropolitan area from Friday. Korea Times photo by Bae Woo-han

May 9, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Much-awaited clear day
Society

Controversy rises over Seoul mayor's pick of right-wing YouTuber as PR secretary

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon speaks during a news conference at Seoul City Hall, April 29. Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentBy Jun Ji-hyeControversy is rising over Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon's recent hiring of a conservative YouTuber as his new public relations secretary. Some critics claim that the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) could have a strong leaning toward political conservatism under Oh's term, while others say it is within the conservative mayor's authority to select someone who can deliver his message correctly. Oh was elected Seoul mayor in the April 7 by-election under the ticket of the conservative main opposition People Power Party.The YouTuber in his 20s, who ran a channel that used to have some 23,000 subscribers when active, was known for uploading videos critical of liberal President Moon Jae-in, and embroiled in controversy after omitting the honorific title of the President and instead calling him “Mr. Moon” in several videos. According to the SMG, the new PR assistant, who is referred to as a “message secretary,” will be in charge of d

May 9, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Controversy rises over Seoul mayor's pick of right-wing YouTuber as PR secretary
Defense

Army chief in hot seat over inappropriate remarks

By Jun Ji-hyeArmy Chief of Staff Gen. Nam Yeong-shin has been embroiled in controversy after inappropriate remarks he made during his visit to an Army artillery school on April 21 became known to the public recently. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Nam Yeong-shin / Korea Times file“I feel sorry for you about not being able to go on leave since March. I will make effort so that you can go on leave in June after this training course is completed,” he said in front of about 200 newly commissioned artillery officers after observing their training at Sangmudae Artillery School in Jangseong, South Jeolla Province. The remarks in question came when he said, “There would be many second lieutenants who have boyfriends or girlfriends. But you know what? While you are stuck here, your lovers could be having an affair with others.”Critics said Nam, as the Army chief, made inappropriate remarks, even if in jest, considering that many soldiers and officers have had a hard time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic early last year.Amid growing controversy, Nam offered an apology

May 6, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Army chief in hot seat over inappropriate remarks
Politics

Petition calls for stripping foreign residents of voting rights

Foreign residents participate in mock early voting at Seoul Station, in this file photo taken on May 31, 2018, ahead of the June 13 local elections in that year. Korea Times photo by Shin Sang-soonBy Jun Ji-hyeGrowing anti-China sentiment is leading some to call for taking away the right of foreign permanent residents to vote here. The move is intended to target Chinese residents, as they make up the majority of eligible immigrant voters in Korea. Recent disputes have pitted the people of the two countries against each other over various cultural issues, including recent claims coming from China that some elements of Korean culture, including kimchi, hanbok and samgyetang, originated there.A Korean citizen, who identified himself as a former professor at Korea National University of Welfare, posted a petition on the Cheong Wa Dae website, saying that giving non-Korean permanent residents the right to vote was “a violation of the Constitution, and thus should be rescinded.”“The Constitution stipulates that sovereign power resides with the people, not with local resid

May 5, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Petition calls for stripping foreign residents of voting rights
Society

Gov't to offer more supports for 300,000 zero-emission vehicles this year

Environment Minister Han Jeoung-ae speaks during a media conference at the Government Complex Sejong, Tuesday. YonhapBy Jun Ji-hyeThe government is seeking to encourage people to use electric vehicles (EVs) and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), with the goal of more than 300,000 such cars being sold this year, through more supports, such as subsidies and tax deductions, Environment Minister Han Jeoung-ae said, Tuesday. Minister Han said during a media conference that the expansion of the use of EVs and FCEVs is aimed at cutting emissions of greenhouse gases to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. “Accelerating the supply of zero-emission vehicles is one of our most important tasks for reaching carbon neutrality,” Han said.She said that Korea was ranked first in the world with regard to the number of FCEVs, and eighth for EVs as of the end of 2020, but there are still several issues to be resolved to further accelerate the use, such as the lack of hydrogen charging stations.“The government will set up more hydrogen charging stations in accordance with a rap

May 5, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Gov't to offer more supports for 300,000 zero-emission vehicles this year
Companies

Incheon airport becomes Israel Aerospace Industries' 1st overseas aircraft conversion partner

Incheon International Airport Corp. President and CEO Kim Kyung-wook, center, holds a memorandum of agreement with Yossi Melamed, right, general manager of the aviation group of Israel Aerospace Industries, and Paik Soon-suk, CEO and president of Sharp Technics K, during a signing ceremony at Paradise City in Incheon, Tuesday. Courtesy of Incheon International Airport Corp.By Jun Ji-hyeIncheon International Airport, Korea's main travel gateway, has been selected as the first overseas production base of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to convert wide-body passenger planes to freighters, beating competitors in China and India. Incheon International Airport Corp. (IIAC), the airport's operator, signed a memorandum of agreement in Incheon, Tuesday, with IAI, Israel's major aerospace company, and Sharp Technics K, Korea's aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider. A Boeing 777-ERSF jet / Courtesy of Incheon International Airport Corp.Under the agreement, IAI will establish a facility specializing in converting the Boeing 777-ERSF passenger plane, dubbed the &ldqu

May 4, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Incheon airport becomes Israel Aerospace Industries' 1st overseas aircraft conversion partner
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