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NK diplomats in dispute

North Korean defectors, left, argue with North Korean diplomats, right, at United Nations headquarters in New York, Thursday, as the diplomats attempt to make a statement during a panel discussion on North Korean human rights abuses. The diplomats claimed that human rights issues in the North are minor when compared to the human rights violations of the United States. / AP-Yonhap

May 1, 2015

Winners take oath

The four winners of Wednesday’s by-elections — from left, Ahn Sang-soo, Chun Jung-bae, Shin Sang-jin and Oh Shin-hwan — take the oath of office at the National Assembly in Seoul, Thursday. Ahn, Shin and Oh are from the ruling Saenuri Party and Chun is an opposition-turned-independent lawmaker. / Yonhap

Apr 30, 2015

Japan's militarism

Activists give a performance at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, Thursday, to protest the revision of military cooperation guidelines between the United States and Japan. The revised guideline allows Japan’s Self-Defense Forces to intervene another in country when U.S. forces need help. Koreans worry therevision would enable Japanese troops to enter the Korean Peninsula, if something happens in North Korea. / Yonhap

Apr 30, 2015

Cash is king for Parent's Day

/ Korea Times file Cash is the most wanted gift for Parent’s Day, a survey has found.In Korea, children pay tribute to their parents with the gift of a carnation or rose and a card on the day, which falls on May 8.According to life-care brand Junsungki, cash topped the list of gift items with 56 percent. The company surveyed 500 people in their 50s and over.Meaningful cards came in second (18 percent), followed by a trip (14 percent), home appliances (8 percent) and movie and performance tickets (4 percent).Carnations did not get any votes.  

Apr 30, 2015
Cash is king for Parent's Day

Italian chamber holds Expo Milano 2015 seminar in Seoul

Leonardo Simonelli, president of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the UK, gives a speech during the Area Meeting of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Asia and South Africa at Seoul Partners House, in Hannam-dong, Seoul, April 24. / Courtesy of ITCCKBy Lee Min-hyung, Kim Jae-heunThe Italian Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ITCCK) held its area meeting at Seoul Partners House, Friday, to discuss ways to foster cultural exchanges between Italy, Asia and South Africa during and after Expo Milano 2015.Ten representatives of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Asia and South Africa attended the meeting to identify ways to promote the food expo, which kicks off on May 1.“The cultural ties between the countries are very important for the growth of peace and general exchanges,” said Roberto Martorana, secretary-general of the ITCCK.“Learning about the culture of foreign countries can help people enrich their own culture, satisfy their curiosity and spread knowledge about the world’s histories and traditions.”“Feeding the Planet, Energ

Apr 29, 2015
Italian chamber holds Expo Milano 2015 seminar in Seoul
  • 'Hansik' joins Milan expo menu

'Hansik' joins Milan expo menu

An artist’s conception of the Korean Pavilion at the Expo Milano 2015, which kicks off on May 1. A moon jar, a traditional Korean porcelain container used for storing food, inspired the design of the Korea Pavilion building. / Courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization (KTO)By Lee Min-hyungTraditional Korean foods or “hansik” will be promoted at the upcoming Expo Milano 2015 under the theme “Hansik, Food for the Future: You Are What You Eat.”To raise awareness not only for Korean cuisine, but also for a balanced diet, the restaurant Korea Pavilion will offer six menus based on three themes — “Harmony,” “Healing” and “Health” — during the six-month food event, which kicks off on May 1.“Our goal is to let the world know Hansik could be a good alternative foods for the future,” said Park Min-gwon, first vice minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. “We hope to discuss issues regarding sustainable foods during the expo.”“Bibimbap,” a popular Korean rice-based dish with assorted v

Apr 29, 2015
'Hansik' joins Milan expo menu
  • Italian chamber holds Expo Milano 2015 seminar in Seoul

Help Nepal

Nepalese students ask for donations for the victims of an earthquake that devastated their country, at Pai Chai University in Daejeon, Tuesday. The quake has left more than 4,400 people dead so far. Almost 28,000 Nepalese nationals are residing in Korea./ Yonhap

Apr 28, 2015

Young celebrities face ban from alcohol advertisements

Singer Lee Ji-eun, bettern known as IU, poses with a bottle of soju. She may have to stop appearing in the soju advertisement if the National Assembly passes a bill that prevents entertainers aged under 24 from appearing in alcohol advertisements. / Korea Times fileBy Lee Min-hyungYoung Korean celebrities face being banned from appearing in alcohol advertisements. The National Assembly Health and Welfare Committee last week passed a bill that prevents athletes and entertainers aged under 24 from appearing in alcohol advertisements. If the bill is approved by the plenary session of the National Assembly, singer Lee Ji-eun, better known as IU, will have to stop appearing in a Chamisul Soju advertisement. Soju is popular, distilled rice-based Korean liquor.Rep. Lee Elisa of the ruling Saenuri Party proposed the bill in July 2012 when skating star Kim Yu-na appeared in a Hite beer commercial. Lee said the bill was aimed at reducing teenage drinking. “According to a recent survey by Statistics Korea, one out of six Korean teenagers is drinking,” Lee said. “The high drink

Apr 28, 2015
Young celebrities face ban from alcohol advertisements

PM leaves office

Prime Minister Lee Wan-koo sheds tears during a farewell ceremony at the Seoul government complex in Doryeom-dong, Monday. Lee, who allegedly took bribes from late former Keagnam Enterprises Chairman Sung Woan-jong, expressed his regret for not being able to fulfill his job. He became the country’s shortest-serving prime minister after taking office on Feb. 13./ Yonhap

Apr 27, 2015

Opposing fare hike

Members of the Korean Public Service & Transport Workers’ Union hold a press conference to protest against the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s move to raise subway and bus fares, in front of City Hall, Monday. Thecity government plans to increase the basic subway fare by 200 won to 1,250 won, and bus fares by 150 won to 1,200 won in June./ Yonhap

Apr 27, 2015
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