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Sat, September 23, 2023 | 18:53

[Joseon Images] Korea's history of language misunderstandings

Joseon ImagesKorea's history of language misunderstandings

Learning a foreign language can be daunting - even with the dictionaries and translation programs that are easily accessible on our smartphones and computers. Speaking is especially difficult and requires a great deal of effort and humility as there will undoubtedly be many mistakes made. It was especially difficult in the 19th century when Westerners first appeared in Korea ...

2021-02-09 12:50

[INTERVIEW] 'Korea needs to put immigration policies into action'

INTERVIEW'Korea needs to put immigration policies into action'

Korea's willingness to embrace open immigration policies is reflected in its laws, but now it is time to put that spirit into action, says Steve Hamilton, chief of mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to Korea. “Having come from outside, Korea is currently enjoying global prominence especially with its culture. Many people from various countries want ...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-02-04 09:13

[RAS Korea] Romanizing Korean in many different ways

RAS KoreaRomanizing Korean in many different ways

The McCune-Reischauer (MR) romanization system for the Korean language debuted in 1939. The launch of the MR system marked a significant turning point in Korea-related studies' proliferation. The Royal Asiatic Society (RAS) Korea is proud to have been the organization that sponsored and promoted George M. McCune and Edwin O. Reischauer's work.

2021-02-02 19:23

Hues adds color to Korea's sustainable fashion scene

Hues adds color to Korea's sustainable fashion scene

The online store Hues, one of the latest additions to the sustainable fashion scene in Korea, is giving new life to old items, selling a combination of vintage clothing and fashion accessories created using upcycled fabrics. As Erin Hughes, the creator behind the store, described it in an email interview with The Korea Times, she aims to deliver items that are “colorful, joyf...

2021-02-02 18:00

Undocumented foreigners to get free vaccines

Undocumented foreigners to get free vaccines

The government plans to vaccinate undocumented foreigners against COVID-19 free of charge, if necessary, according to the health authorities. The number of foreign nationals staying illegally in Korea is estimated to have risen to about 400,000 due to the pandemic-imposed travel restrictions.

Kang Seung-woo | 2021-01-29 16:46

[Korea Encounters] Looking down high noses at 'quack plastic surgeons' in 1971

Korea EncountersLooking down high noses at 'quack plastic surgeons' in 1971

“At one section of Yonsei Medical Center, strange things are happening. A harelipped boy steps out with a normal mouth. A flat-nosed girl consults a doctor; next day, out comes gingerly a piquant face with that “forward-look” nose. These miraculous changes are the results of modern plastic surgery, which in Korea found a home at the plastic surgery section of the hospital a y...

2021-01-26 17:55

Staying safe at live music events

Staying safe at live music events

It's inevitable that the drop in new COVID-19 cases will lead the government to lower the social distancing measures, in an attempt to reward or placate voters, and most likely cases will soon shoot up again. But it's possible Korea's struggling live music scene will get a chance to come out of hibernation again, even if only for a few weeks.

2021-01-26 17:54

Seoul city gov't to launch 3rd council of foreign residents

Seoul city gov't to launch 3rd council of foreign residents

The Seoul city government plans to launch a new council of foreign residents Tuesday as part of efforts to improve their quality of life here. The council, the third of its kind, will comprise 30 residents aged 18 or older from 20 countries, including the United States, France, Japan, Taiwan and Malaysia, the city government said in a press release. China accounts for the lar...

2021-01-26 13:53

Goodwill Cooperation Service International holds board of directors meeting for 2021

Goodwill Cooperation Service International holds board of directors meeting for 2021

Global philanthropic campaigner Goodwill Cooperation Service International's board of directors meeting for this year was held at the organization's headquarters in Seoul's Jongno District, Jan 21.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2021-01-22 17:10

International students to be included in mandatory health insurance program

International students to be included in mandatory health insurance program

Foreign students who stay in Korea for over six months will be included in the mandatory state health insurance program starting from March, according to the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Earlier this week, the ministry announced the planned implementation of the compulsory registration for international students to the healthcare system.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2021-01-21 09:22

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