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Curfews on cafes, restaurants to be lifted on Nov. 1

Restaurants, cafes, gyms and movie theaters will be allowed to operate without curfew starting Nov. 1 under the government's “Living with COVID-19” scheme, the government announced Monday. The Ministry of Health and Welfare unveiled its draft plan on the transition to the new plan during a discussion session on Monday, under which social distancing regulations, which had been in place since Feb. 29, 2020, will be lifted gradually in three phases starting from November.

Young workers not entirely happy with 'return to normalcy'

Hyundai Motor chairman to support creation of EV ecosystem in Indonesia

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun has pledged to join the Indonesian ...

Do Koreans think 'Squid Game' resembles Korean society?

Squid Game has become the biggest series launch in the history of Netflix, dra...

Kakao Pay affirms trust in AliPay

A top executive at Kakao Pay dismissed concerns that its share price could suffer from imminent market overhang as its No. 2 stakeholder, ...

Possible papal visit to North Korea revisited

On the occasion of President Moon Jae-in's scheduled meeting with Pope Francis later this week, a possible papal visit to North Korea is o...

[REVIEW] 'We miss you all so much': BTS's first concert in a year reignites passion and hope

Over the past two years, the members of K-pop titan BTS faced a torrid time just like their fans. The lingering COVID-19 pandemic has dete...

[ANALYSIS] Korea seeks US support for 'backbone industries'

Korea is actively seeking support from the United States to keep up the competitiveness of its core export items such as semiconductors and steel, at a time when securing and pro...

Citibank Korea confirms shutdown of retail banking operations

Citibank Korea decided Monday to carry out a phased shutdown of its consumer banking operations after failing to find a buyer for the unit.

Military to relax hair guidelines for draftees

The military is putting the finishing touches on a relaxed hair guideline for draftees, officials said Monday, amid its stepped-up efforts to improve human rights at barracks.

Jeju shamanistic ritual to be designated as intangible cultural heritage

Jeju's biggest shamanistic ritual for wellbeing will be designated as national intangible cultural heritage, according to the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA).

Calls rise to ease regulations on e-cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a unit of British American Tobacco (BAT) to keep selling its Vuse Solo e-cigarettes in the United States, marking the first...

100 specialists urge WHO to modernize tobacco policies

Spanish volcano more active, spews 'giant lava fountain'

A volcano erupting for the past five weeks on the Spanish island of La Palma is more active than ever, officials said Monday, after new lava flows following a partial collapse of...

KT to help businesses expand AI customer service calls

KT, the country's telecommunications operator, said Monday, it will help businesses expand customer service calls using artificial intelligence (AI). According to the company, th...

KT communication services disrupted across country

KT Corp., a major South Korean telecom operator, apologized Monday for the inconvenience caused by disruptions of its services that affected customers across the country.

Top female skater's injury concerns national team ahead of Beijing Games

South Korea's national short track speed skating team has lost a top skater to injuries in the middle of the International Skating Union (ISU) World Cup season, adding to woes fr...

Ambassadors share Korean War tales for UN Culture Week

Ambassadors to Korea from Poland, Colombia and Mexico have shared their respective countries' stories related to the 1950-53 Korean War as part of the first U.N. Culture Week at ...

Korea's COVID-19 vaccination rate ranks 10th among OECD countries

The percentage of people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 here, which topped 70 percent Saturday, is the 10th-highest among members of the Organization for Economic Cooperation ...

Gov't urged to improve COVID-19 home treatment system after patient's death

Coex Artium to reopen with more seats

COEX Artium, which was run by SM Entertainment as a concert hall from 2015 to 2020, will reopen in December with more seating available.

'Lost' actors share their thoughts on series' wrap

Actors Jeon Do-yeon and Ryu Jun-yeol from JTBC's melodrama “Lost” have shared their emotions and a behind-the-scenes look after the series ended its 16-part run, Sunday. “It feel...

North Korean leader's weight loss leads to diverse speculation

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who seems to have succeeded in a rigorous diet plan, is facing diverse speculation due to his change in appearance. Following speculation of him ...

LG vice chairman to lead battery affiliate

In a rather surprise move, LG Group Chief Operating Officer and Vice Chairman Kwon Young-soo was appointed as LG Energy Solution (LGES) CEO, LG said, Monday.

Police bust 27 sex trafficking suspects, including court official

Police in this southeastern port city have apprehended 27 sex trafficking suspects, including one identified as a court official, the local police agency said Monday.

Many North Koreans are still searching for freedom in South

I am not a politician, nor am I a policymaker of any kind. At least not yet. I am a teenage girl born and raised beneath the border of Gangwon Province, who nurtured her curiosit...

On 'Squid Game:' A reaction from a North Korean defector

Seoul to host Olympic meeting in 2022

South Korea will host a meeting of over 200 national Olympic committees in 2022, one year after losing the event to the coronavirus pandemic. The Korean Sport Olympic Committee (...

Ruling party candidate Lee to focus on presidential campaign

Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), has stepped down from his post as Gyeonggi Province governor to focus full-time in the ra...

K-water to hold symposium on Nakdong River estuary restoration

Dozens of scholars, government officials and civic group members will discuss sustainable use of estuaries in a global discussion event here. The Ministry of Environment and the ...

Man left brain-dead after vaccination donates organs

A 57-year-old man, who was declared brain-dead after collapsing around two weeks following being inoculated with Johnson & Johnson single-dose COVID-19 vaccine, donated organs to...

Evergrande crisis: Work resumes on 10 projects as developer buys time to repay more creditors

China Evergrande said it has restarted work on more than 10 projects across six mainland cities, trying to portray some semblance of stability in its operations soon after averti...

Toyota testing hydrogen combustion engines in race cars

Toyota said Monday it is testing hydrogen combustion engines in race cars as it works toward using the technology in commercial products.

LG's flexible displays to be featured at London art exhibition

LG is increasing its collaboration with artists to present their works using its premium display panels. LG Electronics said Sunday that its flexible displays will be featured at...

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Do Koreans think 'Squid Game' resembles Korean society?

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Waste facility hidden from plain sight...

Auto

Compact SUVs gaining ground in Korea

Hyundai Motor chairman to support creation of EV ecosystem in Indonesia

Toyota testing hydrogen combustion engines in race cars

Regulator takes action against Nissan, Porsche over false emissions info

Edison Motors named as preferred negotiator for SsangYong

Amid US-China row, Tesla's growth benefits Korean suppliers

SK pledges to create more jobs for young people

KT to help businesses expand AI customer service calls

[ANALYSIS] Korea seeks US support for 'backbone industries'

LG vice chairman to lead battery affiliate

1st anniversary of death of Samsung chairman

LG's flexible displays to be featured at London art exhibition

Finance

Ex-Constitutional Court justice joins Yoon & Yang

Kakao Pay affirms trust in AliPay

Citibank Korea confirms shutdown of retail banking operations

Korea Times Forum features Global Investors' ESG Proposals

Celebrating Dokdo Day

Citibank Korea announces plan to close retail banking services

Entertainment

Ed Sheeran tests positive for COVID-19

[REVIEW] 'We miss you all so much': BTS's first concert in a year reignites passion and hope

'Lost' actors share their thoughts on series' wrap

Actor Kim Seon-ho admits to coercing ex-girlfriend into getting abortion

BTS' first online concert in a year delivers message of hope amid pandemic

Korean movie industry mogul Lee dies

Editorial

Antipathy toward contenders

More and more people are found to have an unusually higher level of antipathy ...

Diversify battery portfolio

Tesla has unveiled a plan to shift to a less expensive battery for its electri...

Columns

New blood

I wrote before that sometimes, experienced, older politicians like Democratic Speak...

US returns to UN's Human Rights Council

The United States has been elected to the United Nations' Human Rights Council, the...

Thoughts of the Times

My thoughts on 'Thoughts of the Times'

Nov. 1 marks the 71st anniversary of The Korea Times, Korea's longest-running Engli...

North Korean media decries proposed South Korea-US defense dialogue

Possible papal visit to North Korea revisited

North Korean leader's weight loss leads to diverse speculation

China's Xi vows to bolster ties with North Korea in letter to Kim

North Korea denounces US for meddling in Taiwan issue, accuses of ho...

UN investigator: North Korea has never been more isolated

Moon, Biden expected to meet on sidelines of G20 summit or UN climat...

S. Korea to provide Iran with 1 mil. doses of AstraZeneca vaccine

Calls for probe into ruling party candidate

Young workers not entirely happy with 'return to normalcy'

Ruling party candidate Lee to focus on presidential campaign

Military to relax hair guidelines for draftees

100 specialists urge WHO to modernize tobacco policies

LNG demand to rise 25-50% by 2030: Morgan Stanley

SK pledges to create more jobs for young people

Hyundai Motor chairman to support creation of EV ecosystem in Indone...

KT to help businesses expand AI customer service calls

[ANALYSIS] Korea seeks US support for 'backbone industries'

Korea Artist Prize finalists present visions for contemporary art

Jeju shamanistic ritual to be designated as intangible cultural heri...

Smart city alliance leader vows to help tech startups find overseas ...

Incheon International Airport reports fast recovery in traveler flow...

Millennials redefine what a successful job should be

Cancer slows down surgeon's dream to build eco-village on Jeju

Korea's ancient trees

Many North Koreans are still searching for freedom in South

Joseon in mourning: Where the dead receive more consideration than t...

Korean language is not degrading - it's evolving

On 'Squid Game:' A reaction from a North Korean defector

North Korea outlives America

Elf on empty shelf

Antipathy toward contenders

Diversify battery portfolio

My thoughts on 'Thoughts of the Times'

Changing Africa population narrative

Poor investigation

China battles new COVID-19 outbreak with eye on Beijing Winter Olymp...

Seoul to host Olympic meeting in 2022

Top female skater's injury concerns national team ahead of Beijing G...

Ko Jin-young wins LPGA tournament at home, regains No. 1 ranking

Bears' ace Ariel Miranda breaks KBO single-season strikeout record

Braves advance to World Series with 4-2 win over Dodgers

Calls to ban guns on movie sets grow after Baldwin shooting

Sudan general declares state of emergency, dissolves government afte...

Tokyo eateries return to normal hours as virus cases drop

Taiwanese delegation in Prague to boost ties; China protests

Spanish volcano more active, spews 'giant lava fountain'

World scrambles to contain damage as greenhouse gas emissions hit re...

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