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Gwangju is known for its fine architecture, including traditional Korean hanok houses, as well as its cafes and a certain sticky rice cake.
The limited inclusion of non-citizens in state relief programmes has been a recurring source of controversy in the country.
Lee Sung-jin shares how the new season of the hit drama, with Oscar Isaac and Charles Melton, explores a mixed-race character’s Korean roots.
Chinese food has become part of everyday life for South Koreans in their 20s and 30s thanks to viral trends and their own lived experiences.
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The number of teenagers arrested for drug-related crimes in the country has surged from just 30 in 2005 to 1,477 in 2023.
Footage from the TXT member shows the driver demanding more than triple the usual price of a trip from the airport.
Korean food trends are prioritising texture over taste thanks to social media videos in which food can be experienced as a tactile sensation.
The lawsuit filed in the US alleged that the airline failed to provide oxygen to Porscha Tynisha Brown who died in 2024.
Prices for ingredients and packaging have risen by as much as 30 per cent since the start of the Iran war.
Each week, this page presents a light article with questions to test your comprehension.
Herzog’s remarks sparked backlash from fans ahead of the K-pop band’s American TV comeback.
‘Only one in five tables order alcohol. A customer ordering alcohol heavily is like winning a lottery,’ a gastropub owner says.
The K-pop band cited scheduling conflicts, saying the star ‘kept touring’, but fans aren’t buying the explanation.
Explore iconic landmarks throughout the K-pop band’s history, from the current Hybe headquarters to their trainee-era haunts.
Business owners cite restroom hygiene concerns and misuse by customers, while critics call the fee excessive.
‘Soju artist’ Kim Wan-jun has published the English translation of his book on the drink’s history, etiquettes and social rituals.
The hearing comes over three years after the tragedy, hindered by political gridlock, accountability disputes and investigative delays.
K-pop and K-culture are driving a rise in tourism in South Korea, and many Gen Z visitors are opting for immersive experiences.
Abu Dhabi wants faster Cheongung-II missile battery deliveries from Seoul amid 96 per cent interception success against Iranian attacks.
Running until May 7, The Korea Times’ Korean Language Speaking Contest is split into speech and pronunciation categories.
South Korea’s first designated master of temple food shares why she’s avoiding commercial hype and her most important cooking virtue.
The technology uses 24-hour real-time monitoring to identify unlawful sexual images and videos, request their removal and block re-uploads.
Images of the couple, who announced their marriage on Friday, were created using AI, Byun’s agency confirmed.
Jethro Compton shares why his choice to adapt musical The Last Man for UK viewers is about ‘experiences’ rather than advancing his career.
Jisoo stars in the Netflix K-drama as a young woman who finds her dream boyfriends via a virtual dating app.
Netflix’s The Art of Sarah, following a woman running a counterfeit empire, is a harsh reflection of South Korea’s luxe goods fixation.
Citizens of China and Southeast Asian nations who have previously visited the country can apply for multiple-entry visas of up to 10 years.
A row over K-pop fan behaviour in Malaysia has spiralled into a bitter regional dispute online, with echoes of the ‘Milk Tea Alliance’.
A former South Korean ambassador to Egypt will be attending Thursday’s inaugural meeting in Washington.
