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Fewer Koreans Make Their Own Kimchi

Kimchi-making season has arrived, but about half the population say they will not be making their own this year.The ideal season for making the fermented side dish is when temperatures hover near freezing or from mid-November to December.But when pollster Tillion Pro surveyed 2,507 Koreans, it found...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 2 Dec 2023 | 12:16 pm(NZT)

So Yi-hyun Returns to Small Screen as 'Hateful' Career Woman

Actress So Yi-hyun is set to return to the small screen in two years with TV Chosun's new drama series "My Happy Ending" late this month.The psychological thriller revolves around a career-obsessed woman facing a shocking truth when those she trusted betray her.Teaser stills released this week show ...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 2 Dec 2023 | 12:11 pm(NZT)

Finland Closes Russian Border over Migrant Influx; Estonia May Follow

Finland has closed its entire 1,340 kilometer-long border with Russia after accusing Moscow of "instrumentalizing" asylum-seekers by sending them across the frontier in a hybrid attack, in retaliation for Finland's joining of NATO. Russia denied the accusation and warned that the deployment of any m...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 2 Dec 2023 | 12:10 pm(NZT)

Japan Concerned About U.S. Osprey Aircraft Continuing to Fly

Japan's top government spokesperson expressed concern on Friday that the U.S. military is continuing to fly Osprey aircraft in the country without providing adequate information about a fatal crash this week in southwestern Japan despite repeated requests that it do so.One crew member was killed and...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 2 Dec 2023 | 12:03 pm(NZT)

Today's Photo: December 2, 2023

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 2 Dec 2023 | 12:01 pm(NZT)

Today's Photo: December 2, 2023

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 2 Dec 2023 | 12:01 pm(NZT)

Today's Photo: December 2, 2023

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 2 Dec 2023 | 12:00 pm(NZT)

Korean-Born Panda Cubs Make TIME's Top 100 Photos

A photo of twin giant pandas born in July was selected by TIME magazine as one of the "Top 100 Photos of 2023." The only photo from Korea features the moment captured just after the tiny hairless cubs were born on the early morning of July 7.The twin females have been named Rui Bao, which means wise...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 5:22 pm(NZT)

Minjoo Party Chief's Close Aide Jailed for Bribery

The net is closing in on opposition Minjoo Party leader Lee Jae-myung after a close former aide was sentenced to five years behind bars on Thursday for bribery and illegal campaign fundraising.Kim Yong was also ordered to pay back W670 million and slapped with a W70 million fine (US$1=W1,290). ...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 5:09 pm(NZT)

Park In-bee Makes Shortlist for Olympic Committee

Golfer Park In-bee has been included among the final candidates for the International Olympic Committee Athletes' Commission.The IOC on Thursday unveiled a shortlist of 32 candidates who will challenge for the role. The top four will be selected in a vote by some 10,000 athletes competing at the Par...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 5:03 pm(NZT)

Ryu Hyun-jin Likely to Transfer to Kansas City Royals

Three Korean baseball stars are awaiting transfer in the U.S. major league.Ryu Hyun-jin of the Toronto Blue Jays is highly likely to play for the Kansas City Royals.Sports columnist Jim Bowden said, "The Royals need proven starters to keep them in games and help them to be more competitive" and pred...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 4:33 pm(NZT)

Supreme Court Backs Visa for Draft Dodger Steve Yoo

The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with singer Yoo Seung-jun, better known as Steve Yoo, in his decade-long quest for a visa to the country of his birth.The government said it will honor the ruling, so the prominent draft dodger is expected to get his visa after all.Yoo, who is a U.S. citizen, earl...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 3:43 pm(NZT)

BOK Freezes Key Rate for Last Time This Year

The Bank of Korea froze the key interest rate once again in its last monetary policy meeting of the year on Thursday as it lowered its economic growth outlook for next year from 2.2 percent to 2.1 percent citing weaker domestic consumption despite rebounding exports.If the Israel-Hamas war intensifi...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 2:51 pm(NZT)

Tapgol Park Area Appeals to Old and Young

Tapgol Park and surroundings in downtown Seoul appeals to young and old alike, but at different times of the day.The park itself is a favorite hangout for elderly people with little money, who play janggi or baduk on its benches and chat over cheap soju or tea.But while elderly locals have the area ...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 12:30 pm(NZT)

Song Kang Promotes Season 2 of 'Sweet Home'

Song Kang appeared at a press junket in Seoul on Thursday to promote the second season of "Sweet Home" and explain his part in the Netflix hit series.He said he felt more pressure this time after the runaway success of the first season in 2020. The first three of eight episodes began streaming on Ne...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 12:25 pm(NZT)

Single in Seoul (2023)

Genres: Comedy and Romance Running Time: 103 min. Directed by: Park Beom-soo Starring: Lim Soo-jung, Lee Dong-wook Synopsis: A man who prefers being single and a woman who doesn't want to remain alone team up to publish a book.

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 12:24 pm(NZT)

Monster (2023)

Genres: Drama and Thriller Running Time: 126 min. Directed by: Koreeda Hirokazu Starring: Sakura Ando, Eita Nagayama Synopsis: A mother demands answers from teacher when her son begins acting strangely.

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 12:23 pm(NZT)

Single in Seoul (2023)

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 12:22 pm(NZT)

Monster (2023)

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 12:21 pm(NZT)

Jung-kook of Bangtan Boys Ranks 4th on Spotify's Top 10 Songs of the Year

The song "Seven" by Jung-kook of Bangtan Boys, also known as BTS, is one of the most streamed songs around the world this year.According to Spotify's year-end report released on Wednesday, Jung-kook ranked fourth in its chart of the "Top 10 Songs Globally."He sits just behind Miley Cyrus, SZA and Ha...

Source: The Chosun Ilbo | 1 Dec 2023 | 12:18 pm(NZT)
















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