Environment & Animals
Koreans face growing challenges over disposal of dead pets
The increasing number of Koreans raising pets has resulted in concerns about how to manage the disposal of deceased animals.
Jul 10, 2024
Kim Se-jeong
Korea Times K-Culture Reporter
I am covering trend, food and fashion. Previously, I covered diplomacy, city, environment and unification.
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People & Events
Retired Indonesian diplomat embarks on journey as artist in Korea
Nuradi Noeri, 60, a retired Indonesian diplomat, is now in Korea passionately pursuing his childhood dream of becoming an artist. He recently had his debut solo exhibition at East Atelier Gallery in Seoul earlier this month.
Apr 26, 2024
Environment & Animals
4th Siberian tiger dies in 12 months at Seoul Grand Park zoo
Taebaek, a six-year-old male Siberian tiger beloved by visitors to Seoul Grand Park's zoo, died last weekend after months of deteriorating health, according to the zoo.
Apr 24, 2024
Society
Stateless baby's medical struggle highlights plight of asylum seekers in Korea
Two-month-old premature baby boy Elhan was born in Korea — at 27 weeks — to a Russian couple whose visa status here remains uncertain. The baby's surname has not been disclosed.
Apr 18, 2024
Entertainment
Singer Park Bo-ram dies at 30
Singer Park Bo-ram died on Thursday, according to her management agency, Friday.
Apr 12, 2024
Law & Crime
Man receives suspended prison sentence for abandoning newborn baby
A district court in Gwangju has handed down a suspended prison sentence to a man who abandoned his newborn daughter in a baby box in 2016.
Apr 12, 2024
Law & Crime
Ulsan teacher gets suspended sentence for abusing 9-year-old student
A court in Ulsan sentenced an elementary school teacher to eight months in prison, suspended for two years, Monday, for threatening to attack a nine-year-old boy after the boy talked back to the teacher.
Apr 4, 2024
Society
Russian YouTuber goes viral over unwavering love for sick husband
Polina is from Russia and came to Korea for her Korean husband. Less than a year into their life as a married couple, her husband was diagnosed with tongue cancer, and she is now the primary breadwinner for their family, working full-time as a courier for the e-commerce company Coupang.
Mar 24, 2024
Law & Crime
Rapist singer Jung Joon-young released after 5-year sentence
Singer Jung Joon-young, convicted of rape and filming and distributing multiple sex videos taped without consent, has been released after serving a five-year prison sentence.
Mar 19, 2024