In many cities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak a nightly ritual has been taking place whereby people applaud and bang pots and pans from their windows and their balconies to show gratitude to the many health workers braving the battle against COVID-19.Health workers around the world are at the fro

By Oh Yong-suTranslated by Lee Kyung-sikThe original Korean-language version of this prize-winning English story was written by the famed late Korean Novelist, O Yeong-su, and was translated into English by Lee Kyung-sik (Yi Kyung-sik) and published by The Korea Times in Seoul on Nov. 1, 1973. Lee i

By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Vice Chairman Choe Deuk-haKim Shin-hwan is a player -turned coach training children in East Timor to play football. Since the start of the 21st century, East Timor was the first nation to become independent in May 2002, after it gained liberation from religious and cu

Born in Seoul in 1931, lady novelist Han Malsook made her literary debut with two works, Season in the Starlight and Cliff in Myth, which were both published in the leading Korean literary magazine Hyeondae Munhak. In 1964, Madam Han won the Hyondae Munhak Literary Award with her short story Trace.T

By Feature Editor Joy Cho (vice-chairperson) “I ran and won the election under the slogan of 'Powerful FACO, New Hope, and Trust Management!'” This statement was made by Chairman Lee Bum-hun of the Federation of Artistic and Cultural Organizations of Korea (FACO) at a recent interview with The Korea

Question: Please introduce the First Lady of your Country and the First Family fully for our readers as well as the Korean First Lady who would very much wish to learn more about your First Lady and the First Family.Answer: Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Mother of the Nation, is the spous

Having a central place in the heroic struggle of the Algerian people against the colonizer, the Algerian woman has been equal to man in terms of mobilization and militant engagement.This role was decisive in the final victory of the Algerian Revolution (1954-1962): many freedom fighters rose to the

The following article was contributed by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Seoul for publication on the occasion of the International Women’s Day on March 8 every year.—Ed.The United Arab Emirates (UAE) joins the world today to celebrate International Women's Day, marked annually on the 8th

Hong Sang-soo on Feb. 29 named best director at the 70th Berlin Film Festival the award for best director for his latest film "The Woman Who Ran."According to Korea Culture and Information Service (KCIS), Hong wn the award with his 24th feature-length film. "I'm a person who lives in a small world.

As one walks into a lounge bar in Gangnam, the enthusiastic interaction between foreigners and Koreans reminds one of a college study group. Global Seoul Mates (GSM) is a community of people that brings Koreans and foreigners together in international friendships. The Korea Post interviewed David Wo

Popular scenic locations include places of outstanding beauty, places where famous people were born, and places of historical significance. This place, Wolmyeongdong (in Seomak-ri, Jinsanmyeon, Geumsan-gun, Chungnam province) used to be nothing more than a desolate valley surrounded by mountains: it

At the 92nd Academy Awards held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (U.S. local time), Bong's seventh feature film, a tale of class division, won the ceremony's highest prize -- best picture.It beat out strong competition from "1917" and "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" for the win. Other n

K-pop superstars BTS defeated Justin Bieber this week to become the longest-running artists atop Billboard's Social 50 chart, the American pop magazine said Tuesday."A long-standing record on Billboard's Social 50 chart has been broken, as BTS spends its 164th week atop the list dated Feb. 8," besti

Bong Joon-ho's black comedy "Parasite" won two titles, including best foreign language film, at this year's British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) awards.At the ceremony of the BAFTA Film Awards held at London's Royal Albert Hall on Sunday (British time), the awards of best original scr

K-pop super band BTS' new song "Black Swan" landed at 57th on Billboard's latest main singles chart."'Black Swan' by BTS debuts at No. 57 on Billboard Hot 100. This becomes their eighth entry to the chart," Billboard said on its social media accounts Tuesday (Korean time), with its weekly chart resu

Cho Kwang-han, mayor of Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province, says that he is fully committed to expanding the city’s transportation network. As a result, the metropolitan area express train network was extended to connect Namyangju to Incheon Songdo International City. Touching on the city’s another g

A unique initiative was organized in the Sokcho City of the Gangwon Province on the east coast sponsored by the Italian Embassy in Korea on Nov. 15-16, 2019. It was held in collaboration with the Sokcho City and the Goseong County of the Gangwon Province.Ambassadors and other senior members of 11 em

By Vice Chairperson Cho Kyung-hee of The Korea Post mediaMembers of the Ambassadors’ Spouses Association in Seoul (ASAS) held a fundraising charity auction with K-Auction to support the ‘Holy Family Welfare Hospital’ on Nov. 28, 2019. K-Auction, one of the foremost auction houses in Korea, makes ful

As we approach the end of the year, now is the right time to begin preparing for Christmas celebrations – one of most beloved holidays worldwide. Christmas would definitely not be Christmas without gingerbread, Christmas carols and Christmas tree - near universal symbol of this seasonal celebr

By Editor Kim Hyung-dae The 2020 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival will be held for 23 days from Jan. 4 to Jan. 26, 2020 in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province. According to Mayor Choi Moon-soon of the Hwacheon County, the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, which has developed a new paradigm for the winter fes