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A group of journalists participating in an invitation program organized by the Korea Foundation pose during a visit to The Korea Times' office in downtown Seoul, Monday. From left are The Korea Times President-Publisher Oh Young-jin, RTV CEO Rahman Syed Ashik (Bangladesh), Le Manager Executive Director Sahar Mechri Kharrat (Tunisia), Canal 22 anchor Irma Gabriela Tlaseca Rodriguez (Mexico), Jordan Times Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Ghazal (Jordan), Guardian Media Ltd. Deputy Managing Editor Sampson Nanton (Trinidad and Tobago), The Gleaner reporter Simone Morgan-Lindo (Jamaica), La Provincia Managing Editor Antonio Cacereno (Spain) and Miyagi Television Broadcasting President Tadayuki Tamai (Japan). Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk

Sep 5, 2023

Senior scholar dedicates life to studying Goethe

Chon Young-ae, Seoul National University professor emeritus, who is an expert on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's literature, looks at a book at the Yeobaek Academy in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, which is a part of her dream to set up a “Goethe Village” in Korea, Aug. 13. Courtesy of Kim Chang-young Chon Young-ae's Korean 'Goethe Village' aims to inspire young Koreans By Kim Chang-youngYeoju of Gyeonggi Province has long been one of the most popular sites for holiday-goers. The city features a variety of historical monuments including the tomb and shrine of King Sejong, a Joseon-era royal vestige registered as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage.Surrounded by scenic hills, mountains, streams and rivers, Yeoju boasts of the Silleuk Temple beside the Namhan River, built in the Silla Dynasty about 1,400 years ago. Not far from the time-honored temple, a significant new spot has been added to the major cultural attractions.The Yeobaek Academy complex is open to anyone wishing t

Sep 2, 2023

Senior scholar dedicates life to studying Goethe

Yoo Eui-jeong's Trinity Gallery exhibition blends tradition and modernity in ceramic art

The poster for the “Yoo Eui-jeong: Earthen Walker” exhibition / Courtesy of Trinity Gallery By Pyo Kyung-min A Goryeo celadon-inspired work of Yoo Eui-jeong / Courtesy of Trinity Gallery In a quest to explore the essence of ceramic art, artist Yoo Eui-jeong presents the solo exhibition, "Yoo Eui-jeong: Earthen Walker," at the Trinity Gallery, Seoul. Ceramics have traditionally demanded an artist's dedication and craftsmanship. However, the modern era has seen tools reshape artistic methods, emphasizing efficiency and speed in crafting. Against this backdrop, Yoo, a modern ceramic artist, confronts the fundamental question: "What is pottery?"Yoo's exhibition showcases his artistic trials made in attempts to answer the query ― merging tradition and modernity in his works.The exhibition features pieces that integrate unique motifs by pouring glaze onto

Sep 1, 2023By Pyo Kyung-min

Yoo Eui-jeong's Trinity Gallery exhibition blends tradition and modernity in ceramic art

Winners of Student Reporter Contest honored at ceremony

Winners of the Korea Times-ETS Student Reporter Contest pose with award plaques alongside sponsors and judges during a ceremony at the Korea Press Center in Seoul, Wednesday. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-sukBy Jeon Yae-woolThe winners of the 2023 Korea Times-ETS Student Reporter Contest received awards for their outstanding achievements at a ceremony at the Korea Press Center, Wednesday.A total of 21 students from middle and high schools and universities across the nation were recognized for their creative work in the competition that required applicants to submit a video report on one of two given subjects. The Korea Times has been hosting the annual event, sponsored mainly by ETS, the creator of the TOEFL iBT® test, to help students improve their English proficiency and gain journalistic experience by reporting on key issues through the medium of video."For students, it must have been unfamiliar to report and make a news video. Still, there were many creative and original works," said Oh Young-jin, President-Publisher of The Korea Times. "I believe participation in this compet

Aug 31, 2023

Winners of Student Reporter Contest honored at ceremony

Seoul's smart watch healthcare program expands to 220,000 citizens

Official poster for the Seoul city government's Smart Doctor 9988 that runs from 2023 until the next year / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentReward points offer strong motivation to participants: city gov'tBy Ko Dong-hwanThe Seoul city government on Monday began pooling participants for a smart watch-based healthcare monitoring service. This year, the city aims to enroll 220,000 participants, making it the largest group since the program's inception.Once the first 150,000 participants are confirmed on a first-come, first-serve basis, free smartwatches will be shipped to 100,000 of them and the remaining 50,000 participants will use smartwatches they already own, compatible models being either a Galaxy Watch or Apple Watch. The selection will be based on the city authority's assessment of online registrations submitted via Onhealth.seoul.go.kr.Anyone who received the watch or had their membership activated with their own watches within two weeks after their registration was assessed can initiate the program by installing an app that can be tethered to their watches. The device

Aug 29, 2023By Ko Dong-hwan

Seoul's smart watch healthcare program expands to 220,000 citizens

Ex-Ssangyong Group Chairman Kim Suk-won dies at 78

Kim Suk-won, ex-chairman of the now-defunct Ssangyong Group, is seen in this undated photo provided by his family. YonhapKim Suk-won, former chairman of the now-defunct Ssangyong Group, has died of old age, his aides said Saturday. He was 78.Kim took over the midsized business group, which started as a cement-making company in 1975. The business group went on to aggressively expand into the construction, financial and automaking sectors.In 1986, Ssangyong Group took over a local automaker that focused on producing SUVs. But Kim's empire crashed in the aftermath of the 1997 Asian financial crisis, and he was indicted on account fraud charges in 2005.Ssangyong Motor, the flagship of Ssangyong Group, was sold to China-based SAIC Motor Corp. in 2004, but the Chinese automaker relinquished control of the carmaker in 2009 in the wake of the global financial crisis. SsangYong was placed under a court receivership in 2009.In 2011, India-based Mahindra acquired a controlling stake in SsangYong, but the Indian carmaker unloaded its controlling stake and the company was put on the selling block

Aug 26, 2023

Ex-Ssangyong Group Chairman Kim Suk-won dies at 78

Lawyer-and-mother offers legal guide for parents with digital-native children

By Lee Hae-rinLee Su-ji, a lawyer and a mother of a seven-year-old who co-authored a legal guide for parents with digital-native children / Courtesy of Lee Su-jiLee Su-ji, a lawyer with 10 years of experience who is also the mother of a seven-year-old child, has published a legal guide for parents with digital-native children, who grow up under the ubiquitous influence of modern information technologies, social media and potential exposure to digital crimes. In her first book published last month titled, “My child's SNS that I didn't know: Legal common sense to protect my child on SNS taught by a lawyer and mother,” the partner attorney at the Seoul-based Law Firm Changgyeong who specialized in criminal code and intellectual property rights, now shares legal knowledge based on both her personal and professional experiences.“I was in middle school when I had my first mobile phone and already a university graduate in the workforce by the time I started using a smartphone,” Lee said in a recent interview with The Korea Times. “In contrast, my daughter has g

Aug 24, 2023By Lee Hae-rin

Lawyer-and-mother offers legal guide for parents with digital-native children

Mount Acha moonlight trekking offers temporary escape from urban bustle

Mount Acha Moonlight Trekking course hikers climb a trail in eastern Seoul last Friday. Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan GovernmentBy Ko Dong-hwanBreathing inside a metropolis of concrete, traffic and countless strangers can be unbearable to some Seoulites, especially during summer. However, beyond the maze of buildings and crowded streets, the city offers a respite ― a hidden oasis of mountains enveloped in lush greenery, filled with forests, streams, and serene wildlife habitats that promise soothing comfort.These city mountains are more than just a refuge from urban life as they also offer great views of the country's capital that attract trekkers of all ages. With the Han River running through the heart of the city, few can resist the allure of the breathtaking panorama best seen from these local summits. At night, the landscape comes alive, painting a vivid picture of the city in motion that is unlike any other sight during the daytime.For those looking to escape the ordinary urban experience and immerse themselves in the glittering city lights under the moonlit sky, the Seoul cit

Aug 23, 2023By Ko Dong-hwan

Mount Acha moonlight trekking offers temporary escape from urban bustle

Winners of 2023 Korea Times - ETS Student Reporter Contest

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Aug 23, 2023

Winners of 2023 Korea Times - ETS Student Reporter Contest

INTERVIEW Elite North Korean defector dreams of studying abroad

Kim Gum-hyok, North Korean defector who is now a policy adviser at South Korea's Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs / Courtesy of Kim Gum-hyokBy Kim Hee-suKim Gum-hyok, 31, is a North Korean defector who became a policy adviser at South Korea's Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. Having arrived in the South in 2012, Kim is part of an emerging generation of North Korean defectors fast acclimatizing to life in South Korea. Kim at one time was a former broadcaster, YouTuber and is now a government official. “The North Korean defectors of my generation do not usually meet each other. While the past generation of defectors listen to North Korean music and enjoy eating 'naengmyeon' (Korean cold noodles), my generation is eager to be a part of mainstream society in South Korea. Like myself, they want to enter conglomerates and the Ivy League schools or be a doctor and lawyer,” Kim said in a recent interview with The Korea Times.He also dreams of studying at a U.S. school such as Johns Hopkins University or at Columbia University's School of International and Public

Aug 22, 2023

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