Teen short tracker gearing up for battle vs. idol
Teen short track speed skater Rim Jong-un grew up idolizing Lim Hyo-jun, and it was Lim’s gold medal-winning race in the men’s 1,500 meters at...
Author : Claire R. Peck
Korea adds 108,000 jobs in January, smallest growth in 13 months
Korea added slightly more than 100,000 jobs in January, marking the slowest on-year growth in 13 months, data showed Wednesday. The number of employed people...
IOC bans Ukrainian skeleton slider helmet honoring fallen athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed on Tuesday that Ukrainian skeleton slider Vladyslav Heraskevych can not wear a special helmet commemorating athletes killed during the...
Teenager gives S. Korea 2nd snowboard medal
MILAN — South Korea won a medal in snowboard for the second straight day at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Monday, with the 18-year-old Yu...
Korea bets on swift legislative action to head off US tariffs threat
The government sees a clear window to avert a potential U.S. tariff increase, Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Monday, adding that he expects the swift...
Mixed relay final part of short track’s 1st day
MILAN — The short track speed skating competition of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will begin Tuesday, with the first set of medals to be awarded...
Dalai Lama’s office says spiritual leader has never met Epstein
NEW DELHI — The office of the Dalai Lama said on Sunday that he had never met convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after Chinese media...
US-led Board of Peace to hold first meeting of leaders Feb. 19
WASHINGTON — The Board of Peace touted by U.S. President Donald Trump will hold its first leaders meeting on February 19, a U.S. government official...
Japan’s PM Takaichi poised to expand her power in Sunday’s vote
TOKYO — Japan’s prime minister is a heavy metal music fan. She loves motorcycles and playing the drums, including with visiting dignitaries. She thrilled a...
Peeping in Joseon Korea: Voyeurism, diplomats and scandals (Part 1)
Recently, an article appeared in The Korea Times discussing the increasing popularity of television programs that showcase the homes of others. As a partial explanation,...