Society
Essay tests for university admissions
Applicants leave Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul after taking essay tests for admissions into the university, Nov. 19. Yonhap
Nov 19, 2023
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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Society
Popularity of 'carrot knife' worries Korean parents
The popularity of the "carrot knife," a plastic toy knife shaped like a carrot, is on the rise among young Korean schoolchildren, worrying parents and educators.
Nov 18, 2023
Photo News
PHOTOS National college entrance exam day
A student bows to her parents in an expression of gratitude as she arrives to take the 2024 college entrance exam at Ewha Girls' Foreign Language High School in Seoul, Nov. 11. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul
Nov 16, 2023
Society
Spider-Man in Jamsil Station?
A man dressed in a Spider-Man outfit was seen in Jamsil Station on Seoul Metro lines 2 and 8, Saturday, attempting to calm down an aggressive homeless man.
Nov 13, 2023
Foreign Affairs
PHOTOS Yoon on state visit to Saudi Arabia
President Yoon Suk Yeol, left, is greeted by Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammad bin Salman as he arrives at Al Yamamah Palace in Saudi Arabia during his state visit, Sunday, Oct. 22. Joint Press CorpsPresident Yoon Suk Yeol, left, and Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammad bin Salman walk toward the summit venue at Al Yamamah Palace in Saudi Arabia during his state visit, Sunday, Oct. 22. Joint Press CorpsPresident Yoon Suk Yeol, left, and first lady Kim Keon Hee look at a photo book during their tour of Diriyah, an historic site near the Saudi Arabian capital which is the birthplace of the royal Saudi family, after arriving in the country, Saturday, Oct. 21. Joint Press CorpsPresident Yoon Suk Yeol looks at an Arabian horse during a tour of Diriyah, an historic site near the Saudi Arabian capital which is the birthplace of the royal Saudi family, after arriving in the country, Saturday, Oct. 21. Joint Press Corps President Yoon Suk Yeol, second from left, and first lady Kim Keon Hee applause to sword dancers during their tour of Diriyah, an historic site near the capital which is the birthpl
Oct 22, 2023
Society
King Seonjo's 1593 letter: first official document to use Hangeul only
In 1593, Joseon's King Seonjo wrote a letter from Euiju, North Pyeongan Province, where he had taken refuge during Japan's invasion of the Korean Peninsula.
Oct 14, 2023
Society
Actress' donation rekindles controversy over former President Syngman Rhee
Actress Lee Young-ae's recent donation to commemorate Korea's first President Syngman Rhee (1875-1965) has sparked controversy over the former president.
Oct 7, 2023
Society
Will blue crabs from Italy arrive on Korean dining tables?
Crab enthusiasts in Korea are abuzz about the possibility of enjoying blue crabs imported from Italy, following news that the country is grappling with an unusual "invasion" of the sea creatures that people there do not eat, and are thus being discarded.
Oct 1, 2023
Society
Asan Medical Center orthopedic surgeon elected as member of executive committee of SICOT
Prof. Jeon In-ho of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Asan Medical Center was elected as a member of executive committee and vice president of the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT), representing Asia Pacific Region. The term of office is for two years starting from September this year.
Sep 22, 2023
Society
Parent assaults day care center worker with baby excrement; angry public urges lawmakers to act
More than 50,000 citizens have called on the legislative body to take action to better protect teachers' rights following a recent assault of a day care center staff member after a parent threw a diaper with baby excrement.
Sep 19, 2023