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Sun, October 1, 2023 | 10:36

History, circumstances behind Korea's education 'arms race'

History, circumstances behind Korea's education 'arms race'

한국사회의 교육열의 형성 배경 및 요인

After the Nov. 7 “Suneung,” the national college entrance exam, many Korean students are busy preparing for essay tests and interviews at private cram schools.

Kim Hye-sung2013-11-17 15:25

KTO chief quits over alleged brothel visit

KTO chief quits over alleged brothel visit

이참 한국관광공사 사장, 전격 사퇴

Lee Charm, Korea’s tourism chief, stepped down Friday amid allegations he had been a sex tourist.

Kim Tong-hyung | 2013-11-15 16:25

Byun sacked over Sungnyemun troubles

Byun sacked over Sungnyemun troubles

'숭례문 부실복구' 변영섭 문화재청장 전격 경질

Byun Young-sup, a college professor and opinionated civic activist before she took the helm at the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) in March, had been one of President Park Geun-hye’s most controversial hires. On Friday, she was announced as a glaring mistake.

Kim Tong-hyung | 2013-11-15 16:22

Gov't says no to 'gaming addiction' bill

Gov't says no to 'gaming addiction' bill

문체부 "게임 중독물질 규정에 반대"

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has made it clear it will not support a new proposal for regulating online games being pushed by some conservative members of the National Assembly.

Do Je-hae | 2013-11-13 18:12

Did tourism chief take sex tour in Japan?

Did tourism chief take sex tour in Japan?

이참 관광공사 사장, 일본 성인업소 출입 논란

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) president Lee Charm vehemently denied accusations Wednesday that he was treated to sexual service during a personal trip to Japan last year.

Yun Suh-young | 2013-11-13 18:11

Majo Works accused of illegally copying designs

Majo Works accused of illegally copying designs

Cartoonist Jung Chul-yeon, who launched a lineup of commercial products on the back of his successful ``Majo & Sady’’ series last month, is in a bind after his products were accused of copying existing designs.

Jung Min-ho | 2013-11-12 16:40

'Games, son? Why can't you just smoke like other kids?'

'Games, son? Why can't you just smoke like other kids?'

Here's your midweek update on the stories in entertainment and media you might have missed because your life is a lot more fulfilling than ours. (Yes, we are reviving this column from the dead. Umm, yeah, it wasn't there for more than a month.)

Kim Tong-hyung | 2013-11-12 15:55

Gov't aims at authoring school books again

Gov't aims at authoring school books again

정총리 "국정교과서 전환 논의, 공론화 필요"

The Park Geun-hye government is growing bolder in its attempts at controlling history, arguing that the state should retake the power to write history books used in schools.

Kim Tong-hyung | 2013-11-06 16:49

Nominations open for 2nd Korea Multicultural Youth Awards

Nominations open for 2nd Korea Multicultural Youth Awards

The Korea Times is accepting nominations for the 2nd Korea Multicultural Youth Awards with the aim of promoting diversity and supporting talented children from multiethnic families. The awards ceremony will take place at the Korea Press Center on Dec. 19.

Jong-eun2013-11-06 15:13

KT&G issues apology

KT&G issues apology

KT&G, the country’s largest tobacco company, posted an official apology on its webpage Monday for portraying chimpanzees roasting tobacco leaves on the packaging of its ``This Africa’’ cigarettes, a design many found offensive.

Jung Min-ho | 2013-11-05 17:02

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