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Fri, February 3, 2023 | 08:46

Election Offers Koreans Stark Choice

Election Offers Koreans Stark Choice

The presidential race has finally settled down to five ``major'' candidates, three or four of whom will still be around for the December 19 election. Korean voters are blessed with a clear choice between holding the current course on a number of issues and changing direction.

2007-10-30 20:53

Mayor Eyes Second Miracle on Han River

Mayor Eyes Second Miracle on Han River

There is no doubt that Seoul is one of the biggest cities in the world. But what it lacks seems to be a strong image that best captures the capital. The Seoul mayor agrees. He thinks there is no signature attraction that non-Koreans have in their minds when they think about the mega metropolis.

2007-10-30 20:51

Will UCCs Turn Tide for Presidential Election?

Will UCCs Turn Tide for Presidential Election?

As the December presidential election nears, presidential contenders have been busy offering their campaign pledges.

2007-10-30 20:36

No Bounds Seen for Investor Frenzy for Funds

No Bounds Seen for Investor Frenzy for Funds

A paradigm shift is taking place in wealth management as people are pulling money out of bank savings accounts to invest in equity and other types of funds. The asset management industry is set to thrive on the ever-growing demand for these funds.

2007-10-30 20:28

Hallyu Reaches Other Side of the World

Hallyu Reaches Other Side of the World

From near and far, Hallyu has become a familiar term, and Koreans have grown familiar with reports of airports in neighboring countries stretching from China to the Philippines congested with screaming fans to greet hallyu stars like Jang Dong-kun and Choi Ji-woo. Even Koreans frequently call Bae Yong-joon, hero of the phenomenally popular drama Winter Sonata, ``Yonsama,'' a ...

2007-10-30 20:03

‘Student Corner’ Offers Chance to Be Reporter

‘Student Corner’ Offers Chance to Be Reporter

The “Student Corner” of The Korea Times has provided young and passionate students who dream of being journalists with a challenging opportunity. The paper invites students to contribute their articles to the Education page every Thursday and in turn has produced more than 100 student reporters here and overseas.

2007-10-30 19:54

‘My 45 Years With The Korea Times’

‘My 45 Years With The Korea Times’

“Growing with the times” has a personal meaning for 85-year-old Hwang Doo-wan, who says 45 years have passed since he has seen the world through The Korea Times. “Reading the newspaper has been an important part of my daily life.

2007-10-30 19:50

Diversity Makes Korean Military Stronger

Diversity Makes Korean Military Stronger

Seeing these, one might think they have entered a hip-hop club in downtown Seoul or an English academy for TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) or TEPS (Test of English Proficiency developed by Seoul National University), or a ``PC room'' in a college.

2007-10-30 18:56

Two Decedes After Seoul Olympics

Two Decedes After Seoul Olympics

In one of the more memorable moments of the opening ceremony for the 1988 Seoul Summer Olympics, the world focused its attention on a young Korean boy named Yoon Tae-woong.

2007-10-30 18:23

Ticket Sites Void of English Information

Ticket Sites Void of English Information

Foreigners complain Korean online ticket sites are unfriendly

2007-10-30 16:52

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