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Winners of Video Contest on Diversity and Multiculturalism announced

Do Minh Hanh, a Vietnamese national studying at Yonsei University and the grand prize winner of the video contest hosted by The Korea Times and Embassy of IndiaThirteen college students have been selected as winners of a video contest hosted by The Korea Times and the Embassy of India in Korea to celebrate India's 75 years of independence.The theme of this year's contest was “Diversity and Multiculturalism.” Applicants were required to submit a short video clip addressing the topic, discussing ways to enhance diversity in society and the growing importance of diversity.Do Minh Hanh, a Vietnamese national studying at Yonsei University, won the grand prize for her video describing the definition of diversity, based on her own experience as an international school student and a foreign national in Korea. She will receive a certificate and 1 million won in prize money.Raj Mouli Jujjavarapu, an Indian national at Kyungpook National University, won the Excellence Award for his video portraying the togetherness of students in Korea. Jujjavarapu will receive a certificate and 500

Dec 15, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
Winners of Video Contest on Diversity and Multiculturalism announced
Foreign Affairs

Businesspeople and experts in Korea, Africa discuss cooperation

Participants in the 4th Seoul Dialogue on Africa, hosted by the Korea-Africa Foundation, pose for a photo at a hotel in Seoul during the event, Dec. 10. Courtesy of the Korea-Africa FoundationBy Lee Hyo-jin Businesspeople and experts from various fields in Korea and African countries discussed ways to boost economic, cultural and academic cooperation in a series of forums hosted by the Korea-Africa Foundation (KAF). The KAF is an affiliate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that aims to promote partnerships with African countries.As a part of its efforts, the foundation held the Korea-Africa Business Forum on Dec. 9, followed by the Seoul Dialogue on Africa (SDA), Dec. 10, attended by experts, government representatives, academics and participants from the private sector. The forums were held in a hybrid online-offline format with the speakers from Africa participating online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The business forum provided participants with an understanding of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a trade pact that commenced Jan. 1, as well as information on the

Dec 14, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
Businesspeople and experts in Korea, Africa discuss cooperation
K-pop

BTS' Jin's new song draws protests from Japanese internet users over 'East Sea'

“Super Tuna,” a new song released by Jin of BTS, has drawn protests from some Japanese internet users over the use of the words, “East Sea,” in its lyrics, referring to the ocean between Korea and Japan. Courtesy of HYBEBy Lee Hyo-jin A new song released by Jin of K-pop super band BTS has drawn protests from some Japanese internet users over the use of the words, “East Sea,” in its lyrics, referring to the waters between Korea and Japan. The two countries have long been at odds over the issue of the sea's name, with Korea using “East Sea” for the body of water, while Japan has been calling it, “Sea of Japan.”Jin released his self-written song, “Super Tuna,” with a special music video through BTS' official YouTube channel, Dec. 4, to celebrate his 29th birthday.The catchy song with lighthearted choreography immediately gained huge popularity on social media.The video has had over 26 million views and has been on the list of the top 10 trending videos on YouTube for over a week, as of Monday. The hashtags, “S

Dec 13, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
BTS' Jin's new song draws protests from Japanese internet users over 'East Sea'
Health

6 in 10 people pessimistic about COVID-19 home treatment: survey

A medical worker at Hallym University Kangnam Sacred Hospital in Seoul talks over the phone with a COVID-19 patient in home treatment, Nov. 18. Courtesy of the Ministry of Health and WelfareBy Lee Hyo-jin Six out of 10 people negatively viewed home treatment for COVID-19 patients, a treatment strategy the government has largely expanded since late November to cope with a shortage of hospital beds.In a survey of 1,002 adults conducted between Dec. 7 and 9 by Gallup Korea, when asked about their thoughts on COVID-19 home treatment, 62 percent of participants responded negatively, while 29 percent replied positively. Another 9 percent declined to respond. As hospitals have been overwhelmed by a surge in coronavirus patients, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has been introducing home treatment for all patients not in critical condition, reserving hospitalization only for people aged 70 and above and those suffering from chronic illnesses.In further data from the survey, nearly half of the respondents negatively assessed the government's overall COVID-19 response measures.Of the respond

Dec 11, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
6 in 10 people pessimistic about COVID-19 home treatment: survey
  • Nearly 70 percent say 'Living with COVID-19' scheme has raised health risk: poll
  • Coronavirus: Number of critical cases hits fresh high
Health

Vaccines alone won't curb current spread: experts

A monitor at the disaster control center in Seongnam City Hall, Gyeonggi Province, shows 7,022 daily new COVID-19 cases for Thursday, raising the total caseload to 503,606. YonhapGov't urged to reinstate tough distancing measures By Lee Hyo-jin The government may have failed to curb the current spread of the coronavirus by placing too much reliance on its vaccination plans, according to medical experts, as the country grapples with its worst surge in infections seen during the pandemic. The experts called for reintroduction of strong social distancing measures to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported 7,022 new infections for Thursday, raising the total caseload to 503,606. The number of daily infections has stayed over 7,000 for three consecutive days after hitting an all-time high of 7,174 on Tuesday. The number of patients in serious condition stood at 852, while 53 deaths were reported, bringing the total death toll to 4,130.The country added three more cases of the Omicron variant, pushing the total to

Dec 10, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
Vaccines alone won't curb current spread: experts
  • How do Koreans feel about expanded 'vaccine pass' system?
  • New cases below 7,000 for 1st time in 4 days; deaths hit daily record high of 80
  • Coronavirus: Number of critical cases hits fresh high
People & Events

11 talented students honored in Multicultural Youth Awards

Dignitaries and winners of the 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards, including Minister of Gender Equality and Family Chung Young-ai, fourth from right in the front row, pose for photos after the awards ceremony at the Korea Press Center in Seoul, Thursday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukBy Lee Hyo-jinEleven talented students from diverse backgrounds were recognized for their achievements and exemplary deeds at the 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards ceremony, Thursday. The awards, hosted by The Korea Times, are aimed at encouraging students here from multicultural backgrounds, who at times experience hardship due to cultural barriers and discrimination. The ceremony was held at the Korea Press Center in Seoul, with a limited number of participants who were fully vaccinated, adhering to the COVID-19 social distancing measures. Family members and teachers attended the event on behalf of recipients who could not attend.The participants included four students from among the award winners, Gender Equality and Family Minister Chung Young-ai, the judges and representatives of the spon

Dec 9, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
11 talented students honored in Multicultural Youth Awards
  • Winners of 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards Special awards
  • Winners of 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards Outstanding volunteer
  • Multi-talented student from biracial background inspires others
  • Judge's comment: Award winners stand as hope for multicultural Korea
  • Prime minister's message: For more diverse, inclusive society
Health

Medical experts, drug ministry divided over abortion pill

Members of the Joint Action for Reproductive Justice, a coalition of pro-choice groups, participate in a press conference in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, in this March 8 photo, calling on the government to include abortion in the public health care system. Korea Times photo by Hong In-kiBy Lee Hyo-jin Medical experts and the drug ministry are sharply divided over Mifegymiso, an abortion pill regimen which has been under regulatory review for market approval in Korea, making it unlikely for the drug to hit the shelves this year. If approved, it will become the first legal abortion pill in the country, following the landmark ruling of the Constitutional Court in April 2019 that found the ban on abortion was unconstitutional because prohibiting it in the early stages of pregnancy was a violation of a woman's right to self-determinationIn March of this year, local drug firm Hyundai Pharmaceutical signed an exclusive agreement with the U.K.-based drug maker Linepharma International to sell the product in Korea under the local name, Mifegymiso. Mifegymiso is a combination of two drugs: one

Dec 9, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
Medical experts, drug ministry divided over abortion pill
People & Events

Multi-talented student from biracial background inspires others

Yang Geun-mo, grand prize winner of the 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards hosted by The Korea Times, poses with a guitar in the band practice room at Geumsan Hitech High School in Geumsan, South Chungcheong Province, Nov. 29. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chulGrand prize winner of The Korea Times' 10th Korea Multicultural Youth AwardsBy Lee Hyo-jin Yang Geun-mo, 16, is a multi-talented student at Geumsan Hitech High School in Geumsan County, South Chungcheong Province.Born to a Vietnamese mother and a Korean father, Yang is one of the top students in the vocational training school, praised by teachers for his hard-working attitude and kindheartedness in offering help to those in need. Yang scored the highest in the midterm and final examinations in his year. Other than his academic performance, he has obtained two technician certifications in welding, as well as four certifications in computer programming, an outstanding accomplishment for a high school sophomore, according to his teachers.The teachers who spoke with The Korea Times at the school campus on Nov. 29 described Yang

Dec 9, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
Multi-talented student from biracial background inspires others
  • Winners of 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards Outstanding elementary school students
  • Winners of 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards Outstanding middle school students
  • Winners of 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards Outstanding high school students
  • Winners of 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards Special awards
  • Winners of 10th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards Outstanding volunteer
  • Judge's comment: Award winners stand as hope for multicultural Korea
  • Prime minister's message: For more diverse, inclusive society
  • 11 talented students honored in Multicultural Youth Awards
Health

Omicron variant feared to be spreading nationwide

A notice attached at a library on Hankuk University of Foreign Studies campus in Seoul, Tuesday, reads that it will operate in a limit manner after it was confirmed a student infected with the Omicron variant visited the facility. Yonhap3 foreign students in Seoul confirmed to be infected with OmicronBy Lee Hyo-jin The health authorities here are moving to a higher state of alert as it is suspected the highly transmissible Omicron variant of COVID-19 has begun spreading across the country, including Seoul, following the first cases being reported here Dec. 1. Three foreign college students, studying at Seoul National University (SNU), Kyung Hee University and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS), respectively, have tested positive for the variant, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Tuesday.These are the first cases of the Omicron variant confirmed in the capital, following multiple cases detected in Incheon, Gyeonggi Province, and Jincheon in North Chungcheong Province.The KDCA said the three students attended a religious event held at a churc

Dec 7, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
Omicron variant feared to be spreading nationwide
  • Korea's first Omicron patients face online wrath after private info leaked
Politics

Presidential candidate's avatar

Windy, an avatar of presidential hopeful Kim Dong-yeon of the New Wave Party, introduces itself on a tablet screen during a press conference at the National Assembly, Tuesday. The party also introduced an online spokesperson which was developed using artificial intelligence. Korea Times photo by Oh Dae-keun

Dec 7, 2021By Lee Hyo-jin
Presidential candidate's avatar
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