Gucci, Chanel and other global luxury brands are increasingly turning their attention to Korea’s cultural heritage, rich with tradition and history. They frame these initiatives as social contributions but are driven by strategic motivations. The underlying intent is to leverage the historical and aesthetic attributes of humanity’s cultural heritage to enhance the identity of high-end…
Rhee Kun-hoo is a renowned psychiatrist and best-selling author of “If You Live To 100, You Might As Well Be Happy.” At 89, he is making waves internationally as his essays are translated into different languages in 16 countries this year thanks to the surge in popularity of Korean literature. Rhee said his book’s global popularity…
Top-level government officials and experts from different fields shared their insights on the diversity and gender balance in the public and private sectors, Wednesday, stressing that boosting such values is key to ensuring the sustainable development of the country. During the 2024 Korea Times Forum, themed “Toward diversity, inclusiveness and equality,” the participants said balanced…
Korea and Africa announced plans to intensify discussions to establish a joint economic committee, fostering deeper collaboration to strengthen their future business partnerships, the two sides revealed on the sidelines of the 2024 Korea-Africa Business Summit in Seoul Wednesday. Organized by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA), the event served as a catalyst for both…
The Samsung Lions rode the cannon of ‘transfer student’ Park Byung-ho to victory. Hanwha was at its worst with injuries to Ryu Hyun-jin and Jonathan Peraza. Samsung won 8-6 at home against the Hanwha Eagles in the 2024 Shinhan SOL Bank KBO League at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on Nov. 31. The win was…
Edwards expresses his disappointment in the team’s elimination. The Minnesota Timberwolves lost 103-124 to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the 2023-2024 NBA Conference Finals at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, on Monday (Jan. 31). The loss ended Minnesota’s season, eliminating them from the playoffs with a 1-4 series deficit. It was…
The Korean Sports Federation has taken the first step toward abolishing the current rule that requires a separate review when the head of an affiliated organization, including the president, is elected for more than three consecutive terms. The KFA held its 31st Board of Directors meeting at the Olympic Park Hotel on the 31st and…
“Kim, you can play center back” Finally, a positive outlook. Kim Min-jae could be the first-choice center back at Bayern Munich under Vincent Kompany. The Mirror, a British soccer publication, reported on Jan. 31 (KST), “Vincent Kompany has been appointed as Bayern Munich’s new manager. Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 38, will be a key part…
Theo Hernandez is looking increasingly likely to leave AC Milan. “Theo has decided to leave the club this summer,” a Milan source told Champions Milan on Tuesday, “His contract ends in the summer of 2026, but negotiations for a new contract have stalled. If any team wants him, they will have to offer €80 million…
After a sarcastic Manchester United final, will Casemiro, 32, turn his attention to Saudi Arabia? Casemiro was not smiling after his club United beat English Premier League (EPL) champions Manchester City 2-1 in the English FA Cup final of the 2023-2024 season on Sunday (May 25) to win the trophy. Since joining United from Real…