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Former Korea Times Managing Editor Hong Soon-il dies at 92

Hong Soon-il, former managing editor of The Korea Times, a highly respected figure in media circles known for his integrity and journalistic acumen, died on Friday. He was 92.

Jan 12, 2024By Kim Myong-sik

Former Korea Times Managing Editor Hong Soon-il dies at 92

Veteran sculptor appointed special adviser for envisioned NK human rights center

South Korea's unification minister on Friday appointed renowned sculptor Yoo Keun-sang as a special adviser for an envisioned center designed to shed light on North Korea's dire human rights situation.

Jan 12, 2024

Veteran sculptor appointed special adviser for envisioned NK human rights center

Korea's cultural ambassadors honored at CICI awards ceremony

The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) recognized key contributors to the enhancement of Korea's global image, with distinguished guests in attendance for a ceremony held at the InterContinental Seoul Coex in Gangnam District, Wednesday evening,

Jan 11, 2024By Pyo Kyung-min

Korea's cultural ambassadors honored at CICI awards ceremony

From G-Dragon to aespa's Karina, stars born in Year of Dragon to shine bright in 2024

As 2024 marks the Year of the Dragon, it shines a spotlight on individuals born under this special and auspicious Chinese zodiac sign. Known for their creativity, confidence and curiosity, several notable Korean celebrities are dragons of various kinds.

Jan 1, 2024By Kwak Yeon-soo

From G-Dragon to aespa's Karina, stars born in Year of Dragon to shine bright in 2024

About 100,000 visitors expected for New Year's Eve ceremony in central Seoul

This year's bell-tolling ceremony on New Year's Eve in central Seoul will feature various performances and is expected to draw a crowd of about 100,000 people, city officials said Sunday.

Dec 31, 2023

About 100,000 visitors expected for New Year's Eve ceremony in central Seoul

Culture ministry to reform artist support system

The culture ministry said Thursday it will move away from one-time, small grants distributed to a wide range of artists toward more targeted and impactful support for large-scale projects over the years.

Dec 28, 2023

Culture ministry to reform artist support system

League of Legends star Faker makes year-end donation to charity

Lee Sang-hyeok, the Korean gamer better known by his player name “Faker,” made a 30 million won ($23,176) donation to a nonprofit charity organization called Community Chest of Korea, T1 Entertainment and Sports announced, Wednesday.

Dec 28, 2023By Lee Hae-rin

League of Legends star Faker makes year-end donation to charity

Waiting for Year of Dragon

Children draw dragons at a childcare center in Gwangju's Buk District, Wednesday, in anticipation of the New Year. In 2024, the sexagenary cycle reaches its 41st iteration, a system merging 10 celestial stems and 12 earthly branches, aligning with the Year of the Blue Dragon. Yonhap

Dec 27, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo

MMCA publishes catalog book on Lee Kun-hee collection

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) said Wednesday it published a catalog book on the collection donated by late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee after two years of thorough research.

Dec 27, 2023

MMCA publishes catalog book on Lee Kun-hee collection

Korea Times, The Trinity forge partnership to enhance ESG through arts and culture

The Korea Times, Korea's longest-running English-language daily, joined hands with The Trinity, a leader in art hospitality, and signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) in November, focusing on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) management with the field of arts and culture.

Dec 22, 2023By Kwon Mee-yoo

Korea Times, The Trinity forge partnership to enhance ESG through arts and culture

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