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First foreign student president's leadership shines in school

Nurgashevadilbek, an 18-year-old student, has made history as the first foreign student president of Kyongil High School of Tourism and Business Management in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province.

Winners of 12th Multicultural Youth Awards

Born to a Russian father and a Japanese mother, Mariko Ryo Elmir is a fifth grader at Daegu Sindang Elementary School in Daegu. Demonstrating remarkable talent in sports, Ryo Elmir diligently practices soccer daily with aspirations of becoming a professional player in the future.

GOING ELECTRIC 2 Shopping for a new electric scooter

I've bought my fair share of scooters in Korea before, maybe as many as eight, some from shops and some from online sources, all secondhand. But looking for an electric scooter put me out of my depth.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK Concept Kitchen redefines food service with myriad menus

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Korea's food and beverage industry, a wave of innovation is reshaping the way we eat. During the COVID-19 pandemic, food delivery apps experienced a dramatic surge in growth as consumers looked for contactless dining solutions. The convenience, safety and diverse culinary options offered by these apps became essential in meeting the increased demand for at-home dining and brought about new norms for how consumers access and enjoy their favorite meals.

Political dogfight raises questions about what we eat

Government legislation seeking to end the dog meat trade by 2027 has stirred ongoing debates about human-animal relations and Korea’s image abroad. But ending the trade is just one of many bigger steps needed to stop the large-scale suffering of animals in the country, according to a renowned philosopher.

'British Spider-Man' ends 6-month stay in Korea

Building security can now breathe a little easier, as George King, the guy who was caught freeclimbing Lotte World Tower half a year ago, has left the country.

German scholar lectures on 'Saving Confucius from Confucianism'

CITYSCAPES Drone pilot explores Korea's hardest-to-reach places

A drone comes out of rural Korea's clear blue sky and descends into a lush green valley. Its motor makes an angry loud whirring sound, like a lawnmower crossed with a jet engine, but no one's around to hear it. It circles the area and then approaches a building that appears derelict, with all the doors on the ground floor locked tight. But that hardly presents an obstacle for this mechanical visitor; it finds an open window and slips right inside.

Winners of 12th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards announced

The Korea Times has selected 12 students, one teacher and one institution as winners of the 12th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards.

Misty Rose Korea makes designs for life's great moments

In Gyeonggi Province, nestled between traditional Korean homes, resides a woman whose creativity and entrepreneurial spirit have woven a tapestry of joy into the lives of many residents, both local and foreign. Meet Lola Stephanie, the vivacious artist behind Misty Rose Korea, a custom shirt business that has been brightening up special events for several years.