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Fri, January 27, 2023 | 10:10
Remembering Homer Hulbert
Hulbert Memorial Society Chairman Kim Dong-jin, second from right, pays tribute to Homer Hulbert (1863-1949), an American missionary and educator who supported Korea's independence from Japan, during an event to commemorate the 73th anniversary of his death, Seoul, Wednesday. Hulbert first came to the Korean Peninsula in 1886 and died in 1949 in Seoul. He is buried at Yanghwa...
Foreign Affairs | 2022-08-31 18:36
Remembering Homer Hulbert
Kim Dong-jin, left, chairman of the Hulbert Memorial Society, shows a new book full of writings by Homer Hulbert, an American educator who supported Korea's independence from Japan, during an event in Seoul, Tuesday, to commemorate the 72th anniversary of his death. Hulbert first ...
Multicultural Community | 2021-08-31 17:22
Hulbert Society discloses NY Times articles on 1905 Eulsa Treaty
On Nov. 17, 1905, the Japan-Korea Protectorate Treaty, also known as Eulsa Treaty, was made between the Japanese Empire and the Korean Empire. As is known, the treaty which enabled Japan's annexation was forced on the Korean Empire “at the point of the sword” and Emperor Gojong, along with others, fought unsuccessfully to nullify it.
Multicultural Community | 2020-11-16 17:22
COVID-19 fears lingering
On the second day of the new social distancing scheme in place, Korea's daily COVID-19 cases bounced back to over 100, rekindling fears of another wave of infections. According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Korea reported 143 new COVID-19 cases, Saturday, pushing up the total number of cases to 27,427. The death toll was 478.
Health & Science | 2020-11-08 17:39
Korea sees rising hatred against women
On Oct. 21, a young woman sent a tweet warning women of getting random sprays near Gangnam Station in Seoul.
Politics | 2020-11-08 17:08
Census questions raise eyebrows over privacy
People are raising concerns over questions in the ongoing 2020 Korea census, which many see as a violation of their privacy, as the government tries to gather as much personal information as possible.
Law & Crime | 2020-11-05 16:58
Police investigate after infant found dead in Seoul
Police in Seoul said Wednesday that they were looking for the mother of an infant who was found dead Tuesday morning near a “baby box” facility in Gwanak District where people leave unwanted babies.
Health & Science | 2020-11-04 17:06
Suspended airmail service amid pandemic draws consumer complaints
Korea Post's suspension of its standard airmail services due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been drawing complaints from an increasing number of consumers who have to pay more to send mails or parcels abroad.
Companies | 2020-11-03 17:01
More elderly patients suffering abuse amid COVID-19 pandemic
A private elderly care center in South Gyeongsang Province became the subject of an investigation after keeping one patient tied to a bed for days.
Politics | 2020-11-02 17:16
[ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL] Korea urged to adopt open immigration policy
For decades, Korea was a country that sent its people abroad, creating a Korean diaspora of nearly 7 million scattered across the globe. But the nation began accepting immigrants in the 1980s in line with its economic progress. In 2020, they're often seen in restaurants and shops serving at tables or washing dishes. Near university campuses, convenience store counters are sta...
Multicultural Community | 2020-11-01 13:54
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