The Korea Times

01/07/2024

Korea requires more detailed guidelines for immigration authorities to effectively identify potential illegal immigrants from large numbers of incoming tourists, which is essential in addressing growing complaints from Thai travelers who have been denied entry to Korea, according to Korean tourism industry insiders, Monday.

Korea requires more detailed guidelines for immigration authorities to effectively identify potential illegal immigrants from large numbers of incoming tourists, which is essential in addressing growing complaints from Thai travelers who have been denied entry to Korea, according to Korean tourism i...

01/07/2024

North Korea launched two ballistic missiles Monday, marking its latest military provocation as the reclusive regime continues to escalate cross-border tensions, now with Russia as its main backer.

01/07/2024

A noncommissioned officer has been detained for a police investigation on charges of installing a camera in a women's restroom at an Army unit for new conscripts, the military said Monday.

01/07/2024

Korea will launch a new ministry of population strategy to address low birth rates and a rapidly aging population, which have emerged as some of the starkest challenges facing the country, officials said Monday.

01/07/2024

The government decided to put on hold a plan to raise gas prices this month despite the mounting losses of the state-run Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS) to ease the financial burden on people amid economic uncertainties, officials said Monday.

01/07/2024

A subway maintenance train caught fire on a rail track between Dogok and Daechi stations in southern Seoul in the wee hours of Monday, but the fire was put out shortly afterward without affecting train services during the morning rush hour.

01/07/2024

For Moon Joon, COO of Hirediversity, the administrative discomforts foreign nationals face in Korea have always been a pain point. Why can't they use the services they once used in their home countries, just because they moved to Korea? Why are there so many convenient services in Korea that they cannot access?

For Moon Joon, COO of Hirediversity, the administrative discomforts foreign nationals face in Korea have always been a pain point. Why can't they use the services they once used in their home countries, just because they moved to Korea? Why are there so many convenient services in Korea that they ca...

01/07/2024

Houses and roads were flooded Sunday as strong winds and heavy rain pounded the country, disrupting flights and passenger ships, and causing landslides and power outages in some areas, fire and provincial authorities said.

01/07/2024

Trash-filled balloons sent by North Korea to the South have caused nearly 27 million won ($19,000) in property damage in Seoul and surrounding Gyeonggi Province, according to an opposition lawmaker, Sunday.

01/07/2024

On a balmy summer morning, June 26, a scratchy radio voice echoed across a compact barge anchored in the waters off Gunsan, North Jeolla Province.

GUNSAN, North Jeolla Province - On a balmy summer morning, June 26, a scratchy radio voice echoed across a compact barge anchored in the waters off Gunsan, North Jeolla Province.

01/07/2024

North Korea fired two ballistic missiles off in an eastward direction Monday, South Korea's military said, after warning of countermeasures against a joint military exercise held by South Korea, the United States and Japan.

30/06/2024

HS Hyosung, a newly launched holding company of Hyosung Group, has set its goal to create value for all stakeholders, according to the group Sunday.

30/06/2024

Woori Bank and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance have formed a strategic partnership to jointly address Korea's low birthrate crisis, the bank announced on Sunday.

30/06/2024

Private spending in Korea remains in a protracted slump, raising concerns that it may disrupt the country’s economic recovery in the second half of this year by offsetting the positive economic effects of robust exports.

30/06/2024

Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS) is helping the country prepare for a potential global energy crisis by maximizing liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage at the world’s largest LNG terminal in Incheon, according to the state-run LNG supplier, Friday.

INCHEON - Korea Gas Corp. (KOGAS) is helping the country prepare for a potential global energy crisis by maximizing liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage at the world’s largest LNG terminal in Incheon, according to the state-run LNG supplier, Friday.

30/06/2024

SK Group plans to secure 80 trillion won ($58 billion) by 2026 to invest in AI and semiconductors, driven by the anticipated explosive global growth of the AI sector, Korea's second-largest business group said Sunday.

30/06/2024

As part of efforts to bridge Korean and Arab cultures, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, also known as Ithra, unveiled a Korean translation of "The Mu'allaqat for Millennials” at the Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF), where Saudi Arabia was celebrated as the guest of honor this year.

As part of efforts to bridge Korean and Arab cultures, the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture, also known as Ithra, unveiled a Korean translation of 'The Mu'allaqat for Millennials” at the Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF), where Saudi Arabia was celebrated as the guest of honor this year.

30/06/2024

Credit card issuers are intensifying their sales campaigns to attract more customers planning to spend their summer vacations abroad amid a surge in overseas travel.

30/06/2024

Korea will implement stricter regulations to eliminate large Chinese group tours, also known as "dumping tours" for their cheap prices, which have been identified as a major cause of tourist complaints, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Sunday.

Korea will implement stricter regulations to eliminate large Chinese group tours, also known as 'dumping tours' for their cheap prices, which have been identified as a major cause of tourist complaints, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Sunday.

30/06/2024

In a significant milestone celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Qatar, The Korea Times and the Embassy of Qatar in Seoul will host a photo exhibition titled "The Pearl of Qatar."

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Qatar, the Embassy of Qatar in Seoul is hosting a special photography exhibition titled 'The Pearl ...

30/06/2024

President faces growing risks over past conspiratorial remarks on Itaewon crowd crush

President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing increasing impeachment calls on the National Assembly’s public petition website, with nearly 700,000 users concurring with a post claiming that Yoon should be impeached for “the omnishambles that South Korea is facing.”

30/06/2024

The number of coffee shops in Korea has surpassed 100,000 as low-cost franchise brands become increasingly popular, with more people getting into the business, according to Statistics Korea and market observers, Sunday.

30/06/2024

Vote expected Tuesday to introduce measure for 1st time in nearly 40 years

Labor and management representatives are locked in a contentious standoff over whether to implement sector-specific minimum wages as part of ongoing discussions to set the 2025 minimum wage.

30/06/2024

North Korean officials have been seen wearing badges bearing the portrait of their leader Kim Jong-un for the first time, suggesting an accelerated effort to glorify the leader.

30/06/2024

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Seoul to promptly investigate the cause of a recent deadly fire at a battery factory in Korea, China's foreign ministry said Sunday.

30/06/2024

The Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa 2024 (GPLC), organized by the U.S.-based non-profit Global Peace Foundation (GPF), successfully concluded its Kenyan leg, Thursday, addressing the widespread public outcry against Kenya's proposed finance bill.

NAIROBI, Kenya - The Global Peace Leadership Conference Africa 2024 (GPLC), organized by the U.S.-based non-profit Global Peace Foundation (GPF), successfully concluded its Kenyan leg, Thursday, addressing the widespread public outcry against Kenya's proposed finance bill.

30/06/2024

“I wish I could bring all who are suffering from the heat in China and place them on ‘Park Point’ under the shade of the dark pines, with their faces turned towards the east; how quickly would the ills of the past be forgotten while inhaling health and strength from the breeze that shakes the pines above their head, and gives the wheat field in the distance as it passes over it the appearance of a sea of gold.”

In the summer of 1884, an unidentified Western promoter - whom I believe was Chesney Duncan - declared that Fusan (modern Busan) was a wonderful health resort - not just for single adventurous men, but entire families. Duncan, an employee of the Korean Imperial Customs Service who had recently trans...

30/06/2024

North Korea vowed Sunday to take action to protect its sovereignty as it condemned South Korea, the United States and Japan for their recent joint military exercises.

30/06/2024

There’s an old expression, “Third time's a charm.” And no truer words were ever spoken when it comes to my experience with Daeseung Temple because it took three visits to see something once.

30/06/2024

The United States, Britain, France confronted Russia at the United Nations Security Council, Friday, over accusations it is violating an arms embargo on North Korea by using missiles and munitions from Pyongyang in its war against Ukraine.