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Wed, May 31, 2023 | 02:10

Book shows how migrant women in rural Okcheon joined hands to seek their rights

Book shows how migrant women in rural Okcheon joined hands to seek their rights

신간, 권리를 향한 옥천 이주여성의 투쟁 다뤄

Many migrant women in Korea are foreigners who married Korean men who live primarily in rural areas. These marriage migrants also refer to themselves as "the first daughters of poor families." 국내 이주여성 대부분은 지방에 거주하는 한국 남자와 결혼한 외국인들이다. 이러한 결혼 이주여성들은 스스로를 “가난한 가정의 장녀”라 칭한다.

2022-07-18 10:21

Newly translated Korean edition of 'Pachinko' to be published at the end of July

Newly translated Korean edition of 'Pachinko' to be published at the end of July

'파친코’ 새 번역본, 7월 말 출간

The newly translated Korean edition of "Pachinko," the internationally acclaimed saga chronicling the lives of four generations of a "Zainichi" (ethnic Koreans in Japan) family, will hit local bookshelves in the coming weeks, three months after it went out of print due to issues with the publishing contract. 4세대에 걸친 자이니치 (재일 한국인) 연대기를 담아 국제적 찬사를 받은 소설 '파친코’ 개정판이 판권 문제로 판매가 중지...

2022-07-08 13:36

Seoul government promotes veganism to fight climate crisis

Seoul government promotes veganism to fight climate crisis

서울시, 기후 위기 대응 위해 비거니즘 홍보

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is launching a campaign to raise awareness of veganism by promoting diverse food choices and incentives for related startups. 서울시가 다양한 비건 먹거리 선택지를 홍보하고 이와 관련된 스타트업 장려책을 펼쳐 비거니즘 인식 제고를 위한 캠페인을 선보인다.

2022-07-07 11:03

'Santa dogs' help rebuild burnt forests in Andong

'Santa dogs' help rebuild burnt forests in Andong

“산타독”, 안동 산불 재건 도와

ANDONG, North Gyeongsang Province - For Kim Dong-seob, an Andong native who has lived all his life in the small mountainous village of Mureun-ri, the nightmare of the giant forest fire two years ago feels like yesterday. 경상북도, 안동 - 안동 토박이로서 일생을 무릉리의 작은 산골 마을에서 살아온 김동섭 씨에게 2년 전에 발생한 거대한 산불의 악몽은 마치 어제처럼 생생하다.

2022-06-30 11:26

3 out of 10 adults still live with parents: report

3 out of 10 adults still live with parents: report

보고서, “성인 10명 중 3명 부모와 동거”

Three out of 10 adults aged under 50 live with their parents, a state-run research institute found in its latest research paper released on Tuesday. 50세 미만 성인 10명 중 3명은 부모와 동거 중이라고 국립 연구소가 화요일 발간한 최신 연구보고서에서 밝혔다.

2022-06-29 17:09

Traditional Korean food served at state dinner for U.S. president

Traditional Korean food served at state dinner for U.S. president

미국 대통령 국빈 만찬, 한국 전통 음식 제공

"Hansik" or Korean cuisine was served during a state dinner hosted by President Yoon Suk-yeol for visiting U.S. President Joe Biden at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan District, Seoul, near the presidential office, on Saturday, following their summit. 토요일(21일) 정상회담 후 대통령 집무실 근처 서울 용산구 국립중앙박물관에서 윤석열 대통령이 진행한 조 바이든 미국 대통령을 위한 국빈 만찬에서 한식이 제공됐다.

2022-05-27 11:19

Royal night walk offers incredible palace views, cityscape

Royal night walk offers incredible palace views, cityscape

고궁 야간 개장, 빼어난 경관 제공

As Seoul loosens its social distancing rules, the city's royal palaces are resuming their special nighttime tours. 서울시가 사회적 거리두기를 풀면서 도심 고궁에서 야간 관람 프로그램이 재개되고 있다.

2022-04-28 14:29

Retro boom sees adults buying nostalgic comic books

Retro boom sees adults buying nostalgic comic books

레트로 열풍, 추억의 만화책 소비 증가

Shortly after the recent craze over Pokemon bread, which had been popular in the past, a new trend revolving around retro-themed comic books seems to be gaining in popularity as evidenced by the sharp increase in sales. 과거 인기였던 포켓몬빵의 최근 열풍을 필두로 판매량의 급격한 증가가 입증하듯 추억의 만화책을 둘러싼 새 트렌드가 인기를 끌고 있다.

2022-04-26 16:40

So long YOLO, young Koreans choose 'Godsaeng'

So long YOLO, young Koreans choose 'Godsaeng'

욜로 잘가, 한국 청년들 '갓생’ 택해

Jung Hye-in, a 32-year-old office worker in Seoul, takes dietary supplements with warm water, does a few yoga poses and reads at least one economic report every morning before starting work. 서울의 한 사무실에서 근무하는 정혜인씨(32)는 매일 아침 출근 전 따듯한 물과 함께 건강 보조 식품을 먹고, 요가 동작 몇 개를 취한 후, 경제 기사 최소 한 개를 읽는다.

2022-02-25 08:58

Korea's kimchi exports set new record

Korea's kimchi exports set new record

한국의 김치 수출 사상 최고치 기록

South Korea's kimchi exports last year reached a record-high of $159.9 million with a 19.2 million surplus, according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. 농림축산식품부에 의하면 지난 해 한국의 김치 수출이 1,920만 달러 흑자를 내며 사상 최고치인 1억 5,990달러를 기록했다.

2022-01-10 10:11

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