Society
How 'Pepero Day' got started in Korea
The month of November here typically sees a spike in the sales of Pepero, a biscuit-stick snack covered in chocolate, as "Pepero Day," Nov. 11, approaches.
Nov 7, 2024
Lee Hae-rin
Korea Times K-Culture Reporter
Lee Hae-rin is a City Desk reporter at The Korea Times, covering social issues, tourism and taekwondo. She is passionate about speaking up for the rights of minorities, including women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities and animals as well as discovering the latest makgeolli trend in town. Feel free to reach her at lhr@koreatimes.co.kr.
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Travel & Food
KTO unveils new tourism videos to present 'Koreans' Korea'
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) announced, Tuesday that they have released a new 2024 theme ad on the YouTube channel "Imagine Your Korea" to promote Korean tourism.
Nov 5, 2024
Society
Luxury hotels donate used furniture for low-income families in Seoul
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will expand a humanitarian initiative to donate used items from luxury hotels to low-incomers and provide them with job opportunities, according to the city government, Tuesday.
Nov 5, 2024
Society
Seoul expands fertility testing support to include single adults to tackle low birthrates
Unmarried men and women in Seoul will also be able to receive support for fertility testing next year as part of the city government's plan to tackle plummeting birthrate.
Nov 5, 2024
Law & Crime
Army officer arrested for killing, mutilating woman colleague
An active-duty Army officer who was arrested by police admitted to having killed a woman colleague, then mutilated and abandoned her body in the Bukhan River in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province, Monday.
Nov 4, 2024
Health
8 out of 10 tattooed Koreans prefer tattoo shops instead of hospitals
Eight out of 10 Koreans who have tattoos believe it is appropriate to get a tattoo at a shop rather than a hospital, a survey showed, Sunday.
Nov 4, 2024
Society
Korea foresees surge in travel to China following visa waiver program
Korea’s tourism industry anticipates an increase in the number of travelers visiting China following the neighboring county's decision to allow visa-free entry for Koreans.
Nov 3, 2024
Society
Local gov't matchmaking programs criticized for ineffectiveness
Municipal administrations have been scrambling to host matchmaking events to help boost the country’s ever-falling birthrates, but criticism is rising over their effectiveness, according to critics, Thursday.
Oct 31, 2024
Travel & Food
Taste 'sogokju,' Korea's traditional autumn drink
'Sogokju' is a Korean seasonal delicacy with the longest history as a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage made in the mountainous village of Hansan in Seocheon, South Chungcheong Province.
Oct 31, 2024