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Reporter : Kim Kang-min
Thu, March 30, 2023 | 11:14
[VIDEO] Miracle rescue of 200 dogs caged for dog meat
ASAN, South Chungcheong Province - Just after the break of dawn on Tuesday, three vans drove down a narrow gravel road leading to a dog farm in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, some 100 kilometers from Seoul. The dogs began barking as more than a dozen activists from Humane Society International (HSI) got out from the vehicles and approached the farm.
Korean Storytellers | 2023-03-21 17:25
[VIDEO] How Korean blood sausage 'sundae' is made in factories
Sundae is a popular dish in Korea, often enjoyed as a convenient and tasty snack in markets across the country. This savory snack made of cooked cow's blood, sticky rice, and spices, has been a traditional favorite of the Korean people for generations. Sundae can be served in many different forms, such as Sundae soup, which is also a popular dish in Korea.
Korean Storytellers | 2023-03-10 18:15
[VIDEO] Meet artisan of Yeomcheon Bridge shoe street
The handmade shoe stores near Yeomcheon Bridge have a history dating back almost a century. This block represents Korea's first-ever community of shoe merchants. The shoemakers in the area have passed down their knowledge and skills over the generations, making it a unique example of Korean craftsmanship. This road is also a testament to the resilience and dedication of the c...
Korean Storytellers | 2023-02-27 13:43
Discovering century-old art of traditional shoemaking: Meet artisan of shoe street at Yeomcheon Bridge
The handmade shoe stores near Yeomcheon Bridge in Seoul have a history dating back almost a century. This block represents Korea's first-ever community of shoe merchants. The shoemakers in the area have passed down their knowledge and skills over the generations, making it a unique example of Korean craftsmanship.
People & Events | 2023-02-24 08:35
[VIDEO] How Koreans' favorite convenience store foods are made in factories
The choices of food in South Korea are endless, but when you want something quick and cheap, Korean convenience stores are a great option. Not only do Korean convenience stores have grab-and-go packaged foods like sandwiches, but they also have proper Korean meals like bento boxes with Korean side dishes.
Korean Storytellers | 2023-02-06 16:15
[VIDEO] How top-selling Korean convenience store foods are mass produced
Koreans visit convenience stores on a daily basis. And "Gimbap" is one of the best-selling pre-made foods sold in convenience stores in Korea. Korean gimbap comes in two different shapes: long rolls and triangular ones.
Korean Storytellers | 2023-01-25 17:49
[VIDEO] Why is Korean oyster so cheap? Inside Korea's oyster mass production plant
Korea is the second-largest oyster producer in the world, after China. And more than 80% of all Korean oysters are produced in Tong-yeong, South Gyeongsang Province.
Korean Storytellers | 2023-01-11 14:46
Record rainfall pounds Seoul region, leaving 8 dead and 6 missing
Record rainfall pounded most of the Seoul metropolitan region on Monday and Tuesday leaving 8 people dead and 6 others missing. The downpour flooded and destroyed roads and subway stations, triggered landslides, clogged underground water drainage systems, and forced the evacuations of people living in low-lying areas.
News | 2022-08-09 19:00
Korea's 'Baby box': one baby saved, one less life lost
"We could have had a dead baby out in front of our door if we hadn’t been there on time. It was a mortifying thought and that’s why we created the baby box," said church pastor Lee Jong-rak of the Joosarang Community Church, which operates the hatch.
People | 2022-07-28 10:36
Cleaning up after 'godoksa,' lonely deaths in Korea
The Korea Times spoke to Kim Sael-byul, a trauma cleaner, or maybe a profession that should appropriately be called as a memento organizer, and listened to his experience of cleaning 'lonely death scenes,' where people die without anyone knowing, only to be discovered after their neighbors notice the smell. "There was a scene where a young woman took her own life with baby cl...
News | 2022-05-14 09:31
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