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Wed, February 1, 2023 | 04:27

Free Comic Book Day returns to Korea

Free Comic Book Day returns to Korea

The four sweetest words in the English language might be “Free Comic Book Day” (FCBD), at least to comic book aficionados. This is especially true in Korea, where finding Western-style, English-language comic books can be a challenge.

2022-05-03 18:41

Mosque construction triggers standoff in Daegu

Mosque construction triggers standoff in Daegu

DAEGU - Daehyeon-dong, located in Buk District of Daegu, the nation's third-largest city, looks no different from any other residential area in Korea. Neighbors who have known each other for decades are seen chatting casually in the alleys, while wallet-friendly restaurants and cafes cater to students from nearby Kyungpook National University. But things are not so peaceful i...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-05-03 08:34

Appeals court sides with Islamic community, cancels suspension of mosque construction in Daegu

Magpie celebrates 10 years of brewing

Magpie celebrates 10 years of brewing

It's been a good 10 years for beer drinkers in Korea. Before that, Magpie Brewing Co. didn't exist. The craft brewery has grown with Korea's craft brewing scene. It is also the likely origin of the term “pi-maek,” a combination of the first syllables of pizza and the Korean word for beer, according to its owners.

2022-04-26 18:40

[Temple Adventures] The Beauty of Buddha's Birthday in Korea

Temple AdventuresThe Beauty of Buddha's Birthday in Korea

Buddha's Birthday celebrations throughout Korea are a wonder for the senses and are enjoyed by millions of people, both Buddhist and non-Buddhist. Korean Buddhist temples are filled with a kaleidoscope of colors and joyous celebrations. It almost feels like the entire country is awash in these splendid sights and sounds during the springtime months.

2022-04-26 18:39

Appeals court sides with Islamic community, cancels suspension of mosque construction in Daegu

Appeals court sides with Islamic community, cancels suspension of mosque construction in Daegu

An appeals court ruled in favor of a group of Muslims seeking to repeal an administrative order suspending construction of a mosque in the southeastern city of Daegu, Friday, rejecting an appeal from residents complaining about noise and other issues.

2022-04-22 14:47

Mosque construction triggers standoff in Daegu

What sense of belonging means to those forcibly displaced

What sense of belonging means to those forcibly displaced

For Jacob Jorgensen, a Korean adoptee brought up in Sweden, finding a sense of belonging has been a lifelong task he struggled for a long time with, while feeling he belongs neither in Sweden nor Korea. But taking part in the filming of a documentary, titled “Belonging,” helped Jacob to define his own sense of belonging.

Jung Da-min | 2022-04-22 08:30

Seoul takes tougher measures on taxis overcharging foreigners

Seoul takes tougher measures on taxis overcharging foreigners

An American traveler in Korea hopped in a taxi at Seoul Express Bus Terminal in the city's southern Seocho District on Jan. 25, to get to Incheon International Airport. Arriving at the destination, the meter showed the fare was 57,700 won ($46) but the driver charged an extra 11,200 won because he claimed he drove across city borders. But the extra charge was illegal.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-04-21 16:41

Korea's farms hit hard as pandemic leads to foreign worker shortage

Korea's farms hit hard as pandemic leads to foreign worker shortage

Koo Jin-taek, a vegetable farm owner in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province, would normally be harvesting thousands of heads of lettuce during the spring season, but instead, he had to destroy his crops, as there was simply no one to harvest the perfectly tradable vegetables. “It is literally heartbreaking to have to destroy them. But I have no choice. With only five workers on the fa...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-04-19 16:52

Stand-up comedian Sang Don Park headlines comedy night

Stand-up comedian Sang Don Park headlines comedy night

A young man walks on stage for the talent show at an international school in Korea. He is expected to show off his beatboxing skills, as he has done in previous talent shows. The school is small - there are only 40 in the boys' class - and there is a sense of repetition to the talent show. Frankly, most of the school has already seen the boy's signature moves. He has other sk...

2022-04-19 13:30

Foreign residents in Korea forecast to increase to 4.3% of population in 2040

Foreign residents in Korea forecast to increase to 4.3% of population in 2040

Korea's total population has started to decline amid a low birthrate, but the number of foreigners here is forecast to continue to increase, to make up of 4.3 percent of the population in 2040, a report showed Thursday.

2022-04-14 14:18

Number of students from multicultural backgrounds triples over 9 years

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