Pedestrians stroll along Seoul Forest Road in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul, an area famous for its red-brick buildings, independent cafes and boutique shops. Courtesy of Seongdong District Office Over the past decade, the former industrial district of Seongsu-dong — often dubbed the “Brooklyn of Seoul” for its mix of repurposed factories and youth culture —…
In an era of fake news and social media outrage, Dr. Patience Calys-Tagoe explains why critical thinking and saying "I don't know" are more vital than ever.
The Pentagon said the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be public and livestreamed. Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, killed 13 people and wounded more than 30 others at the Texas base in 2009. The White House hasn’t confirmed the Pentagon’s comments. Published On 9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026 Share Trump…
Kim Dae-keun, a research fellow at the Korea Institute of Criminology and Justice, poses during an interview with The Korea Times in Seocho District, Seoul, Sept. 3. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul Every weekday before 1997, death row inmates in Korea braced themselves between 6 and 9 a.m. — the hours when executions could…
Ghana and India have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening longstanding bilateral relations following the first official visit to Ghana by India’s External Affairs Minister, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Addressing a joint press briefing, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, said the elevation of relations to a Comprehensive Partnership is…
Veronika Kim, left, and Lyazzat Khan, right, pose with a fan. Courtesy of Event Max Lyazzat Khan, a proud resident of Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, has quietly been building an empire of laughter. Originally from Kazakhstan, she is the mastermind behind Event Max, a business that brings Russian-speaking comedians to Korea. For Korea’s Russian-speaking population of…
The report, produced by the Research, Monitoring and Evaluation Department of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), assesses the performance of the tourism sector, including international arrivals, domestic tourism, visitor spending, tourism enterprises and visitor satisfaction.
CAF had declared the Africa Cup of Nations would be held every four years, but may reverse that decision. Published On 9 Oct 20269 Oct 2026 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is reappraising its decision to hold the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, CAF president Patrice Motsepe declared on Friday, while…
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a Columbus Day event in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, Friday. EPA-Yonhap WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said that he has struck a deal to obtain diesel from Russia, a stunning reversal of years of U.S. pressure on Moscow over its war with…
Roads and Highways Minister Governs Kwame Agbodza has praised President John Dramani Mahama’s leadership, attributing progress in road infrastructure delivery to the government’s focus on quality, speed and improved economic management.
