From left, Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song, Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and U.S. Deputy Treasury of the Secretary Francis Brook, pose during a meeting in Bangkok, Friday. Courtesy off Ministry of Finance and Economy Korea and the United States held their first “two-plus-two” meeting of finance and…
The Ghana Armwrestling Federation has unveiled a formidable squad for the upcoming World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, India, while appealing to corporate Ghana, government institutions, philanthropists and sports enthusiasts to support the team’s travel and participation. The squad, comprising some of the country’s most accomplished Armwrestlers, is expected to fly Ghana’s flag at the…
“Have You Become the Adult You Dreamed of?” by Meomuru / Captured from YouTube Artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted music, which spread rapidly through short-form videos and YouTube just a few months ago, has now broken into the upper reaches of major Korean music charts. As songs not sung by actual human vocalists compete alongside established artists,…
As we strengthen Ghana’s fight against human trafficking, our responsibility is to ensure that young talents are protected from exploitation and given the opportunity to pursue their dreams safely
He also highlighted the need for focused interventions in key areas, including training and certification to improve professionalism and competitiveness, adoption of solar power to reduce high energy costs, enhanced access to credit for business expansion and acquisition of modern tools, as well as the implementation of a simplified tax system that eases the burden…
Actress Moon Ga-young / Captured from Instagram “The style of a rich girl who has nothing left to buy, even when she goes shopping at a department store.” That is how social media users have described “Hyunbaek core,” a new trend that has recently emerged among people in their 20s and 30s. The term combines…
As China and North Korea cut the ribbon on New Yalu River Bridge this week, officials described the new border crossing in momentous terms. Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the 3km (1.9-mile) bridge, which links China’s Dandong and North Korea’s Sinuiju, would “vigorously promote” trade and “strengthen emotional bonds”. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend…
Tourists walk through a field of silver grass during the 31st Mindungsan Silver Grass Festival on Mount Mindung in Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province, Sept. 18. Yonhap In an effort to counter rural depopulation and redirect traveler traffic away from major urban hubs, the Korea Tourism Organization is launching a new initiative aimed at boosting regional…
Speaking at the launch, JAK-UP said the contest should be about more than ambition and electoral mobilisation, arguing that effective leadership requires experience, preparation, commitment and an understanding of the responsibilities attached to office.
Sunny K. Park, president of the Korean War United Nations Veterans Memorial Foundation, speaks during an interview with The Korea Times at the newspaper’s headquarters, Seoul, Monday. Korea Times photo by Shim Hyun-chul For Sunny K. Park, memories of the 1950-53 Korean War remain vivid more than seven decades later. Park, an 84-year-old Korean American…
