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Wed, November 29, 2023 | 05:33

[CULTURE] Night's stay at Baekyang Temple offers more than inner peace

CULTURENight's stay at Baekyang Temple offers more than inner peace

백양사 템플스테이, 내면의 평화 이상 제공

JANGSEONG - Nestled near Mount Naejang, a renowned maple spot in North Jeolla Province, the ancient Baekyang Temple in Jangseong County welcomes its visitors with its rich history and tranquil ambiance. 장성 - 전라북도 단풍 명소인 내장산 근처에 폭 안긴 오래된 장성군 백양사는 풍부한 역사와 평온한 분위기로 방문객들을 맞이한다.

2023-11-20 14:50

[NATIONAL] Paper straw makers are on verge of bankruptcy

NATIONALPaper straw makers are on verge of bankruptcy

종이 빨대 업체들, 파산 위기

Paper straw companies are strongly opposing the environment ministry’s revised plan to ease regulations on disposable products. 종이 빨대 제조업체들이 일회용품 사용 규제 완화라는 환경부의 개편안에 대해 강하게 반발하고 있다.

2023-11-20 09:47

[EDITORIAL] Pathetic military leaders

EDITORIALPathetic military leaders

[사설 읽기] 한심한 국방 지도자들

Stronger alliances can’t make up for lax discipline 동맹 강화로 해이한 규율을 만회할 수 없다

2023-11-17 15:00

[NATIONAL] Over 500,000 students sit Korea's national college entrance exam

NATIONALOver 500,000 students sit Korea's national college entrance exam

올해 수능 응시자, 50만명 넘어

More than 500,000 high school seniors, graduates and other applicants took the state college entrance exam at 1,279 test sites across the country on Thursday. 목요일 50만명이 넘는 고등학교 3학년(재학생), 졸업생 및 기타 지원자가 전국 1,279개 시험장에서 대학수학능력시험을 치렀다.

2023-11-17 09:30

[BUSINESS] Real-time translation service for 11 languages to be introduced in Seoul

BUSINESSReal-time translation service for 11 languages to be introduced in Seoul

서울시, 실시간 번역 서비스 11개국 언어로 도입

The Seoul Metropolitan Government is gearing up to unveil its first-ever real-time translation service, which will be available in 11 languages, aiming to make life more convenient for tourists visiting the city. 서울시는 서울을 방문한 관광객의 편의를 목적으로 11개국 언어로 제공되는 실시간 번역 서비스를 공개하기 위해 만반의 준비 중이다.

2023-11-16 14:10

[CULTURE] Korean's beloved instant coffee mix finds its place on global stage

CULTUREKorean's beloved instant coffee mix finds its place on global stage

한국인의 사랑 '믹스커피’ 세계 시장 진출

In the latest Disney+ hit series, "Moving," instant coffee has a recurring role, underlying character development and historical context. 최근 디즈니플러스 드라마 '무빙’에서 인스턴트 커피는 인물 변화와 역사적 맥락의 기저가 되며 반복적인 역할을 했다.

2023-11-16 10:35

[NATIONAL] Korea to maintain 52-hour workweek

NATIONALKorea to maintain 52-hour workweek

'주 52시간제’ 유지

The government has decided to maintain the current 52-hour workweek system. 정부가 현행 '주 52시간제’의 틀을 유지하기로 했다.

2023-11-14 09:59

[BUSINESS] Cafeteria operators log record profits as people seek affordable meals

BUSINESSCafeteria operators log record profits as people seek affordable meals

합리적 가격에 식사하려는 사람들, 단체급식 호조

Cafeterias are booming in Korea. This is demonstrated most in office buildings, government offices, factories or schools with cafeterias that offer meals at lunch and dinner. 한국에서 단체급식이 급부상 중이다. 이런 현상은 사무실 건물, 정부기관, 공장 및 학교에서 점심이나 저녁을 제공하는 단체급식소에서 드러난다.

2023-11-13 13:41

[EDITORIAL] Seoul is full

EDITORIALSeoul is full

[사설 읽기] 서울은 꽉 찼다

Shelve 'megacity’ plan until after parliamentary polls '메가시티’ 논의는 총선 이후로 보류하라

2023-11-10 11:15

[NATIONAL] Spreading fear of bedbugs alters daily lives of Koreans

NATIONALSpreading fear of bedbugs alters daily lives of Koreans

빈대 공포 전국 확산

Kim Sang-hee, 32, who commutes to and from work by subway in Seoul, does not sit during her rides these days even when there is an empty seat, because of fears of bedbugs that have been spreading nationwide recently. 최근 빈대 공포가 전국적으로 확산되자 서울에서 지하철로 출퇴근하는 김상희(32) 씨는 빈자리가 있어도 앉지 않는다.

2023-11-08 13:52

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