A promotional poster advertises the Gangnam Global Festa, a cultural event featuring traditional performances, games and hands-on crafts, scheduled for Oct. 21 at Gangnam Square near Gangnam Station in Seoul. Courtesy of Gangnam District Office Gangnam, the bustling district in southern Seoul made famous around the globe by K-pop and its high-end lifestyle, will transform…
Jeong Jeom-sig, center, floor leader of the main opposition People Power Party, attends a party meeting to discuss the ongoing parliamentary audit at the National Assembly in Seoul, Friday. Yonhap The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) on Friday criticized the government over what it called apparent differences between South Korea and the United States…
Tesla has unveiled an electric sports car that can drive upside down and use rocket-like thrusters to jump and turn mid-air. Developed with Elon Musk’s SpaceX, it can reportedly accelerate to 97km/h in under a second. First promised in 2017, the car is now expected in 2028. Published On 16 Oct 202616 Oct 2026 Share…
The concerns President Mahama raised in opposition about partisan associations and the safeguards for the EC’s independence are now directly relevant to appointments made under his own administration
The Assembly has urged motorists and other road users to exercise caution, comply with road traffic regulations, and use the rehabilitated road responsibly to help preserve the improvements and ensure the safety of all users
Jazz pianist Heo Dae-uk, left, and artificial intelligence (AI) pianist Scott perform during the 23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival, held in Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province, from Oct. 9 to 11. Courtesy of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology Artificial intelligence (AI) models developed by a research team led by Korea Advanced Institute of Science and…
The President emphasised the role of the Church in shaping public life and supporting vulnerable communities.
On the contrary, she added, “we believe they are mutually reinforcing. An effective LOC regime should not hinder legitimate trade; rather, it should create a transparent, predictable, and efficient environment that supports exporters, while strengthening confidence in Ghana’s foreign exchange management framework. Throughout this programme, participants will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding…
An official works at Hana Bank’s dealing room in Seoul, Thursday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul The Korean government on Friday pledged to take strict action against unfair practices in the capital market amid recent stock market volatility. Officials from the Ministry of Finance and Economy, the Bank of Korea, the Financial Services Commission…
Uzbek national Bozorov Akmal, left, embraces his father outside Changwon prison in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, Thursday, after being released following a court’s decision granting retrial. Yonhap An Uzbek man who spent more than 16 years behind bars serving a life sentence for robbery-murder and other charges was released Thursday after a court granted him…
