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Sat, June 10, 2023 | 17:17

Immigrant voter turnout declines in local elections

Immigrant voter turnout declines in local elections

A record-high 120,000 foreign residents are expected to be eligible to vote in the upcoming June 1 local elections. As a result, the turnout of these voters has drawn the attention of both political parties and candidates. The local elections are the only chance for non-Korean nationals to express their opinions on issues by voting, but previous turnouts show that such voters...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-05-17 16:45

Ex-Peace Corps volunteer Dolinger recalls horrors of 1980 massacre in Gwangju

Ex-Peace Corps volunteer Dolinger recalls horrors of 1980 massacre in Gwangju

“Called by Another Name,” the title of David Lee Dolinger's memoir, refers to Im Dae-oon, the Korean name the author was given when the Peace Corps sent him to South Korea in 1978, where he was stationed in Naju, South Jeolla Province, on tuberculosis control duty. The book title could also of course refer to the Gwangju Democratic Movement, which at the time was misrepresent...

2022-05-17 16:01

Daegu scene has its 'Big Day South'

Daegu scene has its 'Big Day South'

After skipping a year during the pandemic and coming back in 2021 in a limited capacity, Big Day South is back in full force. The somewhat nomadic arts and music festival is being held this year once again in Daegu, from Friday to Saturday. “People are pretty excited to be back to standing shows, and ready to dance,” Philip Brett, festival operator, told The Korea Times.

2022-05-17 13:28

The Collective brings 'Bootycandy' to Korea

The Collective brings 'Bootycandy' to Korea

Expat theater group The Collective is hitting the stage again this weekend and next, presenting its latest production, “Bootycandy” by U.S. playwright Robert O'Hara. “Bootycandy” is a satirical take on growing up gay and Black, presented in a complex narrative of scenes, sermons, sketches and daring meta-theatrics.

2022-05-17 00:23

KOTE dispute underlies struggle for Insa-dong's soul

KOTE dispute underlies struggle for Insa-dong's soul

A tense real estate conflict in Insa-dong seems to have settled into an impasse, as two stakeholders in a multipurpose compound near the southern end of the main alley remain at odds over the future of three buildings, together known as KOTE.

2022-05-16 18:39

'Is Homeplus Open?' website turns one-note joke into charity

'Is Homeplus Open?' website turns one-note joke into charity

The creator of ishomeplusopen.com, a singular-purpose but sometimes lifesaving website, has revealed his identity, surprising even some of his friends. “I wasn't trying to keep it a secret,” its creator, Jake Kwon, told The Korea Times. “There haven't been many opportunities to bring it up. I figured if anyone was curious, they would email me and ask. So far no one did.”

2022-05-15 13:47

Honey Jam Sam records pandemic album from across globe

Honey Jam Sam records pandemic album from across globe

Former bandmates now scattered across the globe came together - virtually - to put together a pandemic-era album and it sounds fantastic.

2022-05-12 02:26

Yoon's inauguration ceremony raises hope for inclusive, multicultural society

Yoon's inauguration ceremony raises hope for inclusive, multicultural society

President Yoon Suk-yeol's inauguration ceremony held in the National Assembly on Tuesday has raised hope for an inclusive society among the multicultural community in Korea. The ceremony featured a performance by the Rainbow Choir, a choral group made up of the children of multicultural families, and an immigrant from Cambodia, who was selected as one among 20 members of the ...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-05-11 16:52

[Temple Adventures] Pilgrimage to 3 temples for Buddha's Birthday

Temple AdventuresPilgrimage to 3 temples for Buddha's Birthday

More often than not for Buddha's Birthday, I'll visit larger temples like Tongdo Temple right here in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, or Samgwang Temple in neighboring Busan. There's nothing quite like visiting a large, historic temple like Tongdo Temple on the biggest Buddhist holiday of the year. There's just something special about a temple that's nearly 1,500 years ol...

2022-05-09 00:21

Immigration Office seeks to certify interpreters for refugees

Immigration Office seeks to certify interpreters for refugees

The Ministry of Justice is seeking a group of skillful interpreters to facilitate communication between asylum seekers and Korean authorities. The ministry said it will certify those who are selected as professional interpreters specialized for asylum seekers.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-05-06 16:28

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