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[May] [INTERVIEW] Meet Grace Kao, a Yale professor in love with K-pop

May 18, 2023

Grace Kao, a professor of sociology at Yale University, poses before an interview at a hotel in central Seoul, April 25. (Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk) Grace Kao, a renowned professor of sociology at Yale University, recently earned an unusual moniker: “an ARMY at Yale.” ARMY refers to the global fandom of K-pop juggernaut BTS. As her unique nickname suggests, Kao is a big fan of the Grammy-
[May] President Yoon Suk Yeol’s first year in office as seen through numbers

May 18, 2023

President Yoon Suk Yeol and first lady Kim Keon Hee with U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. first lady Jill Biden before the state dinner at the White House on April 26. (Korea Times photo) President Yoon Suk Yeol marked his first year in office on May 10 after bringing a series of major changes across every facet of government during the bustling period. The numbers below represent key moments of his presidency and succinctly summarize the chan
[May] Ssireum: traditional Korean wrestling promotes solidarity

May 18, 2023

Students from Gyobang Elementary School in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, celebrate after winning the group elementary school division tournament of The 1st Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President Cup: National Jangsa Ssireum Competition in Boseong, Jeollanam-do Province. The competition took place from April 30 to May 6. (Courtesy of Korea Ssireum Association) The global popularity of Korean reality shows
[May] Korea’s medical tourism industry bouncing back after pandemic

May 18, 2023

Visitors to the Seoul K-Medi Center in Yangnyeongsi Market enjoy the garden at the entrance of the health and cultural complex on May 5. (Photo by Saul Latham) Medical tourism, an industry that had been growing year by year, was one of the hardest-hit sectors during the pandemic. The Ministry of Health and Welfare revealed on April 24 that in 2019 almost half a million medical tourists received treatment in Korea. Due to the pandemic, the number dropped significantly to just 145
[May] “1,000 Won Breakfast” grows popular among college students

May 18, 2023

Trays loaded with the “1,000 Won Breakfast” at a Korea University student cafeteria on March 29, 2023. (Korea Times photo) Who could possibly contest the health benefits of breakfast? Yet in this ultra-modern age, a growing number of people in Korea are opting to skip it. The trend is more visible among young adults; a 2021 government report showed 53 percent of Korean college students skip breakfast. Demanding academic requirements and rising li
[Apr] Busan’s enthusiasm impresses BIE delegation assessing World Expo 2030 bid

Apr 21, 2023

Members of the BIE Enquiry Mission respond to a crowd gathered in front of Busan Station to welcome them on April 4. The delegation arrived from Seoul to inspect the southeastern port city’s ability to host World Expo 2030. (Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul) Even before the eight-member delegation from the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Enquiry Mission arrived on April 4, the citizens of Busan who had gathered to greet them were in a festive mood.
[Apr] ‘Hallyu itineraries’ help inbound fans of Korean culture navigate

Apr 21, 2023

For global fans of Korean pop culture who travel to Korea, visiting the locations where their favorite movies, series and/or music videos were filmed is a must. But it is not easy to locate the sites or find out how to get there. To facilitate their trips, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) issued a guidebook called Hallyu wiki that lists Korean culture fans’ 14 most sought-after courses. The following are some guidebook highlights. The complete 154-page book with

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