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Calls grow for more vegetarian options in school meals

Members of the Civil Action for Vegetarian Meal hold a press conference in front of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea in central Seoul, June 4, to call for expanded vegetarian options in school meals. Korea Times photo by Lee Hae-rinBy Lee Hae-rinLee Seung-ju, a 19-year-old high school senior, could barely eat at the school cafeteria for the last three months. Rice and dry seaweed, with no other side dishes, are usually all that's on his tray. If he's lucky, he might have some fruit, too.Kim is a vegetarian and, for many other young people like him with plant-based diets, lunch break is an everyday challenge in Korea. While most of their peers still share the nation's strong carnivorous inclination, all the vegetarian students can eat is either plain white rice from the school cafeteria or their own lunch brought from home. They may also experience bullying for being “picky” at any time of the day."All I want is for everyone to feel safe and respected at the table, regardless of religion, convictions and allergies," Lee said.The reasons for their diverse dieta

Jun 30, 2021By Lee Hae-rin
Calls grow for more vegetarian options in school meals

Korea's April childbirth hits fresh low

gettyimagesbankThe number of babies born in South Korea declined to a fresh record low in April, data showed Wednesday, underpinning the country's gloomy demographic situation with the chronically low birth rate.A total of 22,820 babies were born in April, down 2.2 percent from the previous year, according to the data compiled by Statistics Korea.It marked the lowest for any April since 1981, when the statistics agency began compiling related data.South Korea is struggling with a sustained fall in childbirths as many young people delay marriage or give up on getting married or having babies amid a prolonged economic slowdown.The country's total fertility rate ― the average number of children a woman bears in her lifetime ― hit a new record low of 0.84 last year. It marked the third straight year that the rate was below 1 percent.In the first quarter, the total fertility rate reached 0.88, the lowest level since 2009, when the agency started compiling related data.In April, the number of deaths rose for the second straight month amid rapid aging.The number of deaths came to 25,087 in

Jun 23, 2021
Korea's April childbirth hits fresh low

Nearly 80% of Korean consumers increase online shopping amid pandemic

gettyimagesbankNearly 8 out of 10 South Korean consumers have increased their online shopping during the coronavirus pandemic, a poll showed Monday.The survey of 1,000 local consumers, taken by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, showed 78.4 percent of the respondents saying their online purchases have risen since the outbreak of COVID-19.About 71 percent of them said they have purchased more foodstuffs and beverages online, followed by dining out and other food services (30.9 percent), kitchen and daily goods (30 percent), and clothing 28 percent.Fifty-eight percent replied that their online purchases have advanced due to the convenience of delivery, with some 57 percent answering they wanted to avoid crowded stores.Approximately 94 percent of those polled said they stay home longer now than before the coronavirus outbreak. Nearly 61 percent of them said they have increased shopping, followed by watching movies (54 percent), playing games (34.6 percent) and cooking (34.5 percent).The survey also showed some 47 percent of the respondents replying that they have resorted to on

Jun 21, 2021
Nearly 80% of Korean consumers increase online shopping amid pandemic

Who should pay on dates?

gettyimagesbankBy Jun Ji-hyeYoung people are showing a difference in perception about who should pay on dates, compared to several years ago when more people believed men should bear most of the expenses, according to matchmaking agency Duo, Sunday.The company said young people these days appear to stress “fairness” between couples and no longer think men should be responsible for picking up all of the tabs on dates.In a survey conducted by the firm in April targeting 250 single men and 250 single women in their 20s and 30s about who should pay on dates, more than half of the respondents, or 53.8 percent, said the person who earns the most.About 35.4 percent said they prefer to split the bill equally, while only 10.6 percent stuck to the old perception that men should pay.The results of the survey contrasted a previous survey conducted in 2014 by the same company on 257 single men and 304 single women. At the time, about half of the respondents, or 48.2 percent, said men should bear the expenses of dating, while 33.9 percent said men and women should take turns to pay on

Jun 21, 2021By Jun Ji-hye
Who should pay on dates?

Dolce & Gabbana's 'light therapy' collection celebrates life

In this 2011 May file photo, fashion designers Stefano Gabbana, left, and Domenico Dolce arrive in downtown Milan, Italy. AP-YonhapDolce & Gabbana are coaxing men off their sofas and back into the world with a resplendent collection inspired by the extravagant lighting installations of southern Italian street festivals.Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana called their collection ``light therapy'' for a world that has been mostly denied large gatherings for the last 15 months. Their live runway show Saturday with a socially distanced audience of invited guests was the first inside their showroom since the pandemic forced Milan Fashion Week to go mostly digital in recent seasons. They are just one of several brands with live shows this season. ``Fashion is emotion,'' Gabbana said backstage before the show. ``We experimented last season with a digital show. It is not the same. It was without adrenalin.''The designers bedecked the showroom with ``luminaria'' lighting installations reminiscent of southern Italy and sent the models down the runway in rhinestone-accented looks t

Jun 20, 2021
Dolce & Gabbana's 'light therapy' collection celebrates life

INTERVIEW MBC documentary producer starts vlog on rustic life

Choi Byul, second from left, a producer at public broadcaster MBC, poses with neighbors of her new house in Gimje, North Jeolla Province. Courtesy of Barim (MBC C&I)By Lee Gyu-leeMore and more people these days are dreaming about settling down in the countryside and adopting a rustic lifestyle.Producer Choi Byul / Courtesy of Barim (MBC C&I)Choi Byeol, a 32-year-old producer at public broadcaster MBC, has chosen to do exactly that by buying an abandoned house far away from Seoul. From her new home, Choi started MBC's first official vlog channel, “Onulun,” to share her idyllic journey. The producer, YouTuber and author of the book, “Onulun,” published earlier this month, said the decision to buy the house in the southwestern city of Gimje ― about 200 kilometers outside Seoul ― and to pitch the vlog idea to her company happened very quickly. She came across the house by chance and was captivated by the surrounding nature and serene backdrop.“In summary, I bought a house but also didn't want to quit my job (in Seoul), so I came up with the idea to h

Jun 15, 2021By Lee Gyu-lee
[INTERVIEW] MBC documentary producer starts vlog on rustic life

KOCCA on the hunt for creative stories for its annual awards

The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) will start accepting applications for the “Korea Content Awards ― Story Division.” gettyimagesbankBy Lee Gyu-leeThe Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), a state-run organization established to promote Korean culture content overseas, is gearing up for its annual competition, the “Korea Content Awards ― Story Division,” to scout out new creative writing.The agency announced Monday that it will be kicking off the application process for the awards competition July 1. It will accept submissions online until July 8. Any individuals or teams who are citizens of Korea are eligible to apply.“A good story constitutes the basis for K-content, and especially amid the rapidly changing content industry, the need for a good story has become more and more important,” Lee Hyun-joo, the head of the pop culture division at KOCCA, said in a statement. “I hope that this contest can act as a source for the content market industry, and provide opportunities and a platform for creators to challenge themselves.” The

Jun 14, 2021By Lee Gyu-lee
KOCCA on the hunt for creative stories for its annual awards

South Korean bishop becomes Vatican Prefect

By Park Ji-wonArchbishop Lazzaro You Heung-sik, who was newly named as Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy of the Holy See / Catholic Bishops' Conference of KoreaPope Francis has appointed Lazarus You Heung-sik, currently Bishop of Daejeon, Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy on Friday while conferring on him the title of Archbishop-Bishop Emeritus of Daejeon. He is the first South Korean to assume the position and the second Asian to do so after Jose Tomas Sanchez, a Filipino cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. The congregation is responsible for handling matters regarding priests and deacons not belonging to religious orders, as well as seminaries, overseeing more than 400,000 priests around the world. He will be serving in the position for the next five years.“The Prefect, which leads one of nine Roman Congregations in the Roman Curia, the central administrative organization of the Catholic Church, is largely considered to be led by Cardinals. So it is highly anticipated that You will be appointed to the position of Cardinal in the future,” the Archdio

Jun 14, 2021By Park Ji-won
South Korean bishop becomes Vatican Prefect

BTS concert, 'Parasite' film sets to be explored in VR exhibition in Paris

A poster for the exhibition, "Korea: Cubically Imagined” / Courtesy of KOCCABy Kwak Yeon-soo“Korea: Cubically Imagined,” an immersive exhibition that offers a glimpse into the film set of the Oscar-winning film “Parasite” and BTS's concert stage, will be held at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris.Co-hosted by UNESCO and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the exhibition will allow visitors to engage in a virtual reality experience while exploring Korea's contemporary culture.The purpose of the event is to celebrate the U.N.-designated international year of the creative economy and mark the 71st anniversary of Korea's accession to UNESCO, according to the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA). The exhibition will be divided into three sections ― the Korean Wave, Art and Cultural Heritage and Studio. The first part will present an immersive extended reality (XR) experience that enables visitors to use VR gear and stand before a three-wall LED stage to explore the backgrounds of BTS's “Dope” and “DNA” music videos. “Parasite

Jun 12, 2021By Kwak Yeon-soo
BTS concert, 'Parasite' film sets to be explored in VR exhibition in Paris

'Visit Korean Heritage' campaign to be expanded in preparation for post-pandemic era

Kim Hyun-mo, head of the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) speaks during a press conference held to promote its flagship “Visit Korean Heritage” Campaign to promote cultural assets, at Korea House in Seoul, Friday. YonhapBy Park Ji-wonThe government's two-year-old “Visit Korean Heritage” Campaign promoting cultural assets will be expanded as a preemptive measure for the recovery of international tourism to Korea after the COVID-19 pandemic.Hosted by the Cultural Heritage Foundation and run by the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA), the campaign aims to attract 20 million foreign tourists to Korea per year and vitalize the visitation of cultural assets and thus regional tourism across the country. It will introduce up to 10 tourist destinations paired with various cultural assets throughout the nation, as well as various online content, physical exhibitions and events throughout the year.“It is largely expected that foreign tourists will be visiting Korea from the start of next year. This year we will focus on preparation of the campaign for next

Jun 11, 2021By Park Ji-won
'Visit Korean Heritage' campaign to be expanded in preparation for post-pandemic era
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