Jjamppong, a spicy noodle soup made by stir-frying vegetables, seafood and meat before simmering them in broth, is one of the two pillars of Korean-Chinese cuisine alongside jjajangmyeon, black bean noodles.

Try Gunsan's signature spicy noodles at jjamppong festival

In the port city of Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, a bowl of jjamppong is as much a piece of local history as it is a meal. This weekend, the city is inviting v

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Homer B. Hulbert arrived in Korea in 1886 at age 23, one of three American teachers recruited to teach at Yukyeonggongwon (Royal College). During his years in Korea, he studied the Korean language, wrote one of the country’s earliest modern textbooks in Hangeul, researched the Korean alphabet ...

The American who saw the power of Hangeul before the world did

Today, Korean folk song Arirang is recognizable to audiences all around the world. Its familiar melody has found new life through contemporary artists, includin

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A South Korean container ship completed the country's first commercial round trip to ‌Europe via the Arctic on Sunday. The PanStar Acro docked in the southeastern port 50 days after setting sail on August 22. Authorities ⁠say the Arctic route could cut typical voyage times by around a third.

S. Korea completes 1st Arctic-Europe commercial voyage, eyes regular service despite risks

​A South Korean container ship completed the country's first commercial round trip to ‌Europe via the Arctic on Sunday, as authorities bank on the route helping

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At the center is Gye Su-jeong, a brilliant surgeon played by Kim Ji-won, in a rare female lead role for a medical drama. SBS' "Doctor X: Mafia in White," which premiered Friday, is a medical drama centered on Gye, also known as Doctor X, who takes on deeply rooted corruption with exceptional ...

'Doctor X' delivers satisfying dose of justice with Kim Ji-won at center - The Korea Times

“Doctor X” took aim at doctors chasing power and personal interests within the hospital, delivering a satisfying blow against corruption from its v...

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When the abbot first came to the temple 12 years ago, the surrounding hillside was barren. It was covered with kudzu vines, with only a few small vegetable plots cultivated by local residents scattered here and there. Looking for a wildflower that could thrive on the rocky, weed-covered hillside...

A monk's purple garden blooms in Mungyeong - The Korea Times

MUNGYEONG, North Gyeongsang Province —Every step along the country road reveals another pale purple flower emerging through the mist. Any visitor s...

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A total of 1,537 dog meat farms were registered nationwide when the government announced the ban in February 2024 and began accepting closure notices from farm owners. As of Sept. 21, 198 farms remained in operation. The number of farms that had closed was 30 percent higher than the government ...

87% of dog meat farms closed ahead of February ban - The Korea Times

With the country’s ban on the dog meat trade slated to take effect on Feb. 7 next year, 87 percent of dog farms have been shut down, a pace faster...

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One thing Shin Jeong-ok, a team leader at a McDonald’s restaurant in Seoul’s Seongbuk District, enjoys about her job is being looked up to by friends and acquaintances in their 60s and older. “My crew members are much younger than me, almost as young as my children. I love conversing with them..."

[INTERVIEW] Fast food fulfills dreams in aging society - The Korea Times

One thing Shin Jeong-ok, a team leader at a McDonald’s restaurant in Seoul’s Seongbuk District, enjoys about her job is being looked up to by frien...

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The term combines "sleep" with "maxxing," internet slang for maximizing or optimizing something. Rather than simply trying to sleep longer, followers seek to improve sleep quality by systematically adjusting everything from daily habits to their bedroom environment.

Forget waking up at dawn: Young Koreans are embracing 'sleep maxxing' - The Korea Times

Forget waking up before dawn to squeeze in another hour of self-improvement. For a growing number of young Koreans, getting ahead now means getting...

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The woman, 62, had lost her way after entering Mount Maebong on Oct. 4 in Inje County, according to Gangwon State Fire Headquarters. Dandi, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was deployed to assist in the search at the request of police. At around 12:46 p.m. Thursday — just about two and half hours ...

Rescue dog finds woman missing for 4 days on Gangwon mountain - The Korea Times

A rescue dog has found a woman who was missing for four days on a mountain in Gangwon Province, helping emergency workers bring her to safety, fire...

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As Korea celebrates Hangeul Day's 100th anniversary this month, The Korea Times asked three people learning Korean what drew them to the language, where they struggle now and which study habits have worked best for them. They range from a beginner in the United States to advanced speakers pursuing

[INTERVIEW] Learning Korean? 3 people share what works for them - The Korea Times

As Korea celebrates Hangeul Day's 100th anniversary this month, The Korea Times asked three people learning Korean what drew them to the language,...

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Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, on Friday reiterated Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's offer to provide humanitarian medical assistance, criticizing the gesture as a "farce."

N. Korean leader's sister again pushes back against Seoul's medical aid offer - The Korea Times

Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, on Friday reiterated Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's offer to provide h...

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For athletes in less popular sports, life after the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games can be harsh. Once the competition is over, they must return to demanding jobs to make a living. Kim Geon-myeong, 32, a member of Korea’s kabaddi team, worked as a sanitation worker while preparing for the Asian Games

Back to part-time jobs: Athletes in less popular sports face harsh realities - The Korea Times

For athletes in less popular sports, life after the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games can be harsh. Once the competition is over, they must return to d...

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The test launch was carried out to verify core hypersonic technologies, such as flight trajectories and speed, as a game-changing strategic asset capable of launching surprise precision strikes against enemy targets, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said in a written briefing to the press.

S. Korea conducts 1st test launch of hypersonic glide vehicle amid NK tensions - The Korea Times

South Korea conducted its first test launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) on Thursday, Cheong Wa Dae said, in an apparent show of force again...

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“He did not stop at creating and distributing braille,” Gu said. “He also worked to improve perceptions of disabilities and society.” The development and spread of Korean braille opened new opportunities for blind people to learn, work, record their thoughts and participate in society, Gu explained.

6 dots that opened a world: Korean braille turns 100 - The Korea Times

INCHEON — An elephant without a trunk invites visitors to learn with their hands before their eyes at an exhibition marking 100 years of Korean bra...

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South Korea plans to waive proof-of-funds requirements for international students who meet Korean-language standards and introduce a visa pathway for gap-year study, the Justice Ministry said Wednesday.

Korea plans easier visa rules for Korean-speaking students, new gap-year track

South Korea plans to waive proof-of-funds requirements for international students who meet Korean-language standards and introduce a visa pathway for gap-year s

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"It has been 15 years since the last time I visited, and it is wonderful," Yeoh said. "The city looks amazing. Thank you for a really warm welcome. I remember when I arrived three days ago, and there was a double rainbow,” Yeoh said during a press conference at Busan Cinema Center in Busan Wednesday

Actor Michelle Yeoh sees endless possibilities after receiving BIFF award - The Korea Times

BUSAN — Academy Award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh stressed the importance of embracing new possibilities in cinema after receiving the Asian Filmma...

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Deann Borshay Liem spent much of her childhood believing she was an orphan. Adopted from Korea to the United States in 1966, Liem discovered in the early 1980s that her birth mother and siblings were alive. She also learned that her identity had been switched with another child during the adoption

[INTERVIEW] Emmy Award-winning documentarian explores hidden stories of Korean adoptees - The Korea Times

Deann Borshay Liem spent much of her childhood believing she was an orphan. Adopted from Korea to the United States in 1966, Liem discovered in the...

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The key objective of the fifth launch was to safely deploy the five microsatellite constellations, and its success has demonstrated Korea's increased multisatellite launch capabilities, taking another step toward privately-led commercial launch services.

[COVER STORY] Nuri rocket successfully completes 5th flight - The Korea Times

Korea’s domestically-developed Nuri rocket successfully carried out its mission in its fifth launch Wednesday, sequentially deploying 14 out of the...

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The practice has drawn criticism for causing disruption in public spaces. "Some fans were even complaining that people had stepped on their paper, when they were the ones taking over a public walkway in the first place. They don’t even remove all the paper afterward. It creates more trash and ..."

At some Korean festivals, paper now waits in line

At some festivals in South Korea this fall, a piece of paper can apparently do the waiting for you. A trail of A4-sized sheets of paper, each taped to the pavem

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“As a practitioner, I hope this can help me convey Buddhist teachings in a more accessible way,” said Ven. Deoksan, the temple’s abbot. Unlike his uninhibited performances onstage, the monk is quiet and reserved in everyday life. He described himself as someone who has little to do with dancing.

Monk becomes 'Buddhist world's G-Dragon' with razor-sharp dance moves - The Korea Times

“Bad, bad, bad….” At Jajaeam Temple, nestled deep in the valleys of Soyo Mountain in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province, the silence was broken by “BAD...

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“The Assassin(s)” centers on the 1974 assassination attempt on then-President Park Chung-hee. Park survived the attack, while then-first lady Yuk Young-soo was killed. An official investigation concluded that Mun Se-gwang acted alone under instructions linked to North Korea. The film, however, ...

'The Assassin(s)' lead actor vows firm response to protesters outside his home - The Korea Times

Lead actor Yoo Hae-jin of the controversial film “The Assassin(s)” said he will take a firm stance against protesters who gathered outside his Seou...

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Nearly three weeks have passed as of Tuesday since a shark, now the most famous of its kind in Korea, got trapped in a canal at a waterfront park in the southeastern city of Busan, despite local authorities' rescue attempts.

Busan shark refuses to leave canal for 3 weeks despite rescue attempts - The Korea Times

Nearly three weeks have passed as of Tuesday since a shark, now the most famous of its kind in Korea, got trapped in a canal at a waterfront park i...

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North Korea on Tuesday warned of an "immediate and powerful counteraction" if South Korea intrudes even "a millimeter" into its territory, after Seoul signaled corresponding measures over a recent land mine blast at the inter-Korean border that it has blamed on Pyongyang.

N. Korea warns of 'powerful counteraction' if S. Korea intrudes 'even a millimeter' into its territory - The Korea Times

North Korea on Tuesday warned of an "immediate and powerful counteraction" if South Korea intrudes even "a millimeter" into its territory, after Se...

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The controversy resurfaced after Korea beat host Japan 1-0 in the men's football final on Saturday, winning a fourth consecutive Asian Games title. Afterward, some players brought up the military service exemption in interviews.

'Even BTS served in military': Debate reignites over athletes' service exemption privilege - The Korea Times

Debate has reignited over the military service exemption for athletes who win medals at international athletic competitions, after some players mad...

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Seoul’s subway map can make a journey look straightforward. What it does not show is how long a transfer can take or how crowded a station may be when you arrive. Knowing when to travel, where to change trains and when to use the airport railroad can make a trip easier.

Tips for getting around Seoul by subway

Seoul’s subway map can make a journey look straightforward. What it does not show is how long a transfer can take or how crowded a station may be when you arriv

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About 40,000 such marriages were registered in 2025, accounting for a record 20.2 percent of about 198,500 first marriages that year, according to Statistics Korea. It was the first time the share had surpassed 20 percent.

Rise of ‘noona’ wives: Korea’s marriage age gap is changing

Being four years older than her husband does not make Han Se-hee the more experienced one at home. The 32-year-old often finds herself on the receiving end of r

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South Korea defeated hosts Japan 1-0 on Saturday in the men's final in Toyota, near Nagoya, for their fourth Games title in a row. Afterwards, Lee Gi-hyuk smiled as he held up his gold medal to reporters and said: "I'm not going to the military."

South Korea captain 'deeply sorry' for gloating about military exemption - The Korea Times

South Korea's Asian Games football captain apologised on Sunday for boasting that his gold medal meant he did not have to do military service. Sout...

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Unlike conventional attacks on banks’ core IT networks, the recent incidents involved repeated attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in systems used by employees or for sales support. This pattern has raised suspicions that the attacks were automated using AI.

Shinhan, Kookmin, Hana data breaches fuel concerns over AI-powered cyberattacks in financial sector - The Korea Times

A series of data breaches at Shinhan Bank, KB Kookmin Bank and Hana Bank, three of Korea’s largest commercial banks, has heightened concerns in the...

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K-pop boy band Stray Kids has chosen not to submit music for consideration at next year's 2027 Grammy Awards, joining BTS in sitting out the awards amid controversy over a newly created category for Asian pop music.

Stray Kids join BTS in skipping Grammy submissions

K-pop boy band Stray Kids has chosen not to submit music for consideration at next year's 2027 Grammy Awards, joining BTS in sitting out the awards amid controv

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I stopped. What was this place? There was no sign or name that I could see, yet people kept disappearing inside. Curiosity got the better of me. I crossed the street, lifted the flap and ducked inside. Everyone stopped talking. For a second or two, the entire tent went quiet. Faces turned toward me.

[MORNING CALM TALES] The irresistible appeal of Korea's 'pojangmacha' food tents - The Korea Times

Had I not gotten lost in Jamsil one cold December night, I might never have discovered the soul of Seoul. It was the early 1990s, and I decided to...

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