How international students are cashing in on part-time opportunities in Korea

International students in Korea are capitalizing on part-time job opportunities, enhancing their work experience while studying.

2026-03-17

It pays to wait: Substitute queuers line up outside bars, restaurants as time takes precedence

Across Korea, more people are paying others to wait in lines for popular bars, restaurants and bakeries, expanding a trend that was once nearly exclusive to limited edition luxury shopping.

2026-01-08

Kospi tops 3,800, closes at all-time high as U.S.-China trade tensions ease

The Kospi closed at an all-time high above the 3,800 mark on Monday, buoyed by easing U.S.-China trade tensions.

2025-10-20

Hyundai's autonomous hydrogen truck named one of best inventions in 2025 by TIME

Hyundai Motor said Friday its autonomous hydrogen-powered truck, developed in partnership with the U.S.-based autonomous driving firm PlusAI, has been named by TIME Magazine as one of the best inventions of 2025.

2025-10-10

Lee vows to provide support for film industry during Busan Int'l Film Festival

President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday pledged strong support to ensure a robust film production ecosystem and industry growth at the Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), his office said.

2025-09-21

Korea's President Lee tells TIME he 'would have been impeached' if he'd caved to Trump trade demands

President Lee Jae Myung said that he “would have been impeached” if he had agreed to the terms unilaterally presented by the United States regarding a $350 billion investment fund in a recent interview with TIME Magazine.

2025-09-18

Letters by Incheoners in time capsule goes up in smoke — literally

A time capsule buried in 2005 in Incheon containing letters written by 10,000 residents — meant to be opened this year — was incinerated due to the use of a now-banned substance as a dehumidifier.

2025-08-05

NCT Dream to open pop-up store in trendy Seongsu-dong neighborhood

K-pop boy band NCT Dream is opening a large-scale pop-up store in Seoul to promote its upcoming fifth full-length album “Go Back To The Future,” its agency SM Entertainment announced Thursday

2025-07-03

Korea's presidential front-runner ranked among Time's 100 most influential people of 2025

Korea's presidential front-runner Lee Jae-myung has ranked among U.S. magazine Time's 100 most influential people of 2025, its website showed Wednesday.

2025-04-17

Job Korea, Albamon offer special 'part-time jobs' as part of baseball promotion

Job Korea and Albamon have listed part-time gigs with a twist: getting paid to take the ceremonial first pitch, first swing or sing the national anthem at a professional baseball game.

2025-04-09

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