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Philadelphia council resolution condemns Harvard professor for defending Japan's sexual slavery

The Philadelphia City Council has adopted a resolution condemning a professor of Harvard University for describing victims of Japan's wartime sexual slavery as prostitutes in an academic paper. "On behalf of the survivors, and for women and girls around the world, we must continue to push back on dangerous attempts to minimize historical atrocities and ensure they never happen again," the resolution adopted Thursday said. The resolution was proposed by David Oh, a Korean American Republican member of the city council, Feb. 25, amid growing controversy over an article by J. Mark Ramseyer of Harvard Law School, which claimed former Korean sex slaves of the Japanese military had voluntarily entered into contracts for prostitution.

Scandal-ridden Olympic short track champion applies for Chinese citizenship

Lim Hyo-jun, who won South Korea's first gold medal at the 2018 Winter Olympic...

Reporting on Korean digital sex crimes: Western comparison

Because of its geographical circumstance, Korea has long been an export nation...

In new film 'Fighter,' North Korean defector finds hope and meaning through boxing

Director Yun Jero's “Fighter,” which has been invited to compete in the Berlin International Film Festival, follows a young North Korean d...

Unflattering views of Fusan in 1917

Ray Jerome Baker, an American photographer and lecturer, traveled to Japan and Korea in the summer of 1917. After a short stay in Japan, h...

My experience of teaching English to North Korean defectors

Working with Freedom Speakers International (FSI) and the U.S. Embassy has been one of the best experiences I have ever had. As someone fo...

Gender discrimination against women job seekers in China is rife, experts say

How many boyfriends have you had? That is the latest question to join as the long list of sexist and stereotypical questions leveled at women looking for work in China.

Myanmar's security forces crack down brutally on protesters

Myanmar's security forces have killed scores of demonstrators protesting their coup. The new junta has jailed journalists - and anyone else capable of exposing the violence. It h...

Moon calls for release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, condemns military crackdown

Experts in Mexico recommend approving Indian vaccine

A technical committee of experts in Mexico gave a unanimous favorable opinion Friday approving the Covaxin vaccine made by the Indian pharmaceutical company Bharat Biotech.

'Fight of the Century' between Frazier and Ali still packs a punch 50 years on

Many events stake a claim to be considered among the sporting clashes of the century and few live up to the hype but any shortlist of contenders for the greatest of all time must...

New virus cases over 400

Daily new COVID-19 cases here hovered above 400 for Friday, as sporadic infection clusters showed no signs of a letup and the rising number of travelers amid the warm weather is ...

Is Kakao seeking to acquire eBay Korea?

The looming sale of eBay Korea is drawing keen attention as a number of potential suitors, including conglomerates, private equity firms, as well as a tech firm, are known to hav...

Medical experts warn against excessive fears of the COVID-19 vaccine

Medical experts have warned against excessive fears about the COVID-19 vaccine among patients with underlying health conditions, following several reported deaths after the admin...

South Korea approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

279 caught for spreading disinformation on COVID-19 vaccines

Animal rights activists dump coconuts in front of Thai embassy, criticizing forced monkey labor

A performer, dressed in a monkey costume with a chain around his neck, pushes a cart piled high with coconuts in front of the Royal Thai Embassy in Yongsan District, Seoul, Frida...

Ruling party chairman egged by woman protesting new theme park project in Chuncheon

Ruling Democratic Party of Korea Chairman Lee Nak-yon's visit to a traditional marketplace in Chuncheon, Friday, turned ugly after a woman egged his face in protest of a new land...

Foreign investors seek greater say in Shinhan

Shinhan Financial Group will appoint two outside directors recommended by foreign investors, in a move to better reflect concerns voiced by large shareholders who are seeking gre...

Gov't to run chartered flight Saturday to bring home Koreans in Myanmar

The government will charter a special flight, Saturday, to bring home Korean citizens from Myanmar, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday. This will be the first chartered ...

Pope Francis meets with top Shiite cleric in Iraq

Pope Francis met Saturday with Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, one of the most senior clerics in Shiite Islam, in Iraq's holy city of Najaf to deliver a joint message of peaceful...

Gallery, artist seek healthy relations through exclusive contract

An ideal relationship between an artist and a gallery can be complementary when the artist provides quality works and the gallery promotes and sells them. However, it can easily ...

March set to be star-studded month

Following female K-pop solo singers Sunmi and Chungha's successful music releases in late February, March is expected to be another impressive month with top-tier acts getting re...

Seoul tasked with complex challenges ahead of visit of US diplomatic, defense policy chiefs

Korea and the U.S. are coordinating a visit to Seoul by U.S. diplomatic and defense policy chiefs, according to Cheong Wa Dae, Thursday. Although Seoul has not officially announc...

Biden administration condemns hate crimes against Asian Americans

President Joe Biden's administration condemns racially charged hate crimes against Asian Americans and will work to eradicate such attacks on these communities, the White House s...

US International Trade Commission reaffirms ruling in favor of LG over SK in battery feud

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has reiterated that SK Innovation (SKI) has sold and imported electric vehicle (EV) batteries in the U.S. that were manuf...

Seoul encourages foreign residents to take COVID-19 tests

The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to encourage foreign residents to get tested for COVID-19, as part of the city's efforts to contain the spread of the virus in the capital...

20 university students appointed as Korea Times brand ambassadors

The Korea Times appointed 20 university students as the newspaper's first brand ambassadors, to raise brand awareness and better promote various events and forums it hosts.

Prosecutors raid SK Group in connection with alleged slush fund case at SK Networks

Prosecutors on Friday raided SK Group's headquarters to see if the group is involved in the alleged creation of an illicit fund by the chairman of the SK Networks Co., a global t...

Top prosecutor's resignation rattles opposition bloc

The resignation of Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl, Thursday, has rattled the opposition bloc by raising the possibility of him turning to politics and a possible run in the 20...

[INTERVIEW] Author of 'comfort women' series urges world to hear their testimonies

In recent months, Harvard Law School Professor John Mark Ramseyer's paper “Contracting for Sex in the Pacific War” has created an uproar in political and academic circles by chal...

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Auto

Hyundai, LG agree on ratio for Kona EV recall cost

Volvo to go all electric by 2030

Conglomerates rushing to appoint female outside directors

Will Hyundai, LG go to court over EV battery recall?

Hyundai Motor's new EV IONIQ 5 off to outstanding start

IONIQ 5 production hinges on vehicle chip supply

[ANALYSIS] Why Japan is closely watching how Samsung fares against Chinese rivals

Samsung, SK account for 72 percent of global DRAM sales in 4Q

US to review SK-LG battery ruling impact

Kakao struggles over deepening feud with employees

Neuron Mobility to start business in Korea

SK hynix vows to continue supports for workers

Finance

Korea's GNI drops amid pandemic shock

Finance ministry to receive handsome dividends from IBK

JobKorea, Korea's top recruitment portal, to be sold to HK-based Affinity Equity Partners

State-run organizations to strengthen ESG values

Rising US treasury yields pushing exchange rate higher

Angry investors

Entertainment

Spring concert brings seasonal change to pandemic-weary music lovers

Korean director Hong Sang-soo wins best screenplay for 'Introduction' at Berlin film fest

67 indie musicians perform for #SaveOurStages campaign in Korea

Harry and Meghan hunker down as Hollywood life stays on hold

K-pop fans hung out to dry over Kakao-Spotify music licensing termination

BTS named Global Recording Artist of 2020

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Editorial

Controversial resignation

Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-youl resigned Thursday to protest the ruling bloc...

Deaths after inoculation

Concerns are growing over the administration of COVID-19 vaccines here after t...

Columns

Historic scoop, March 1, 1919

The suffering inflicted on Korea by Japan lives on in exhibits in the Seoul Museum ...

Impartial divorce counselor

On Monday morning, I watched the nationally televised ceremony celebrating the 102n...

Thoughts of the Times

What can we do about bullying?

While it's fantastic that bullying has turned into a global issue, we must be caref...

US defense chief shortlists North Korea as 'nation-state threat'

North Korea again ranks lowest in terms of economic freedom: think t...

Two-star Army general relieved of command after North Korean man's b...

Sanctions not sole reason for humanitarian crisis in North Korea: un...

Pentagon concerned by UN report indicating possible North Korea nucl...

Satellite images show North Korea built structure to conceal nuclear...

Fire engulfs old Buddhist temple in southwestern region

Philadelphia council resolution condemns Harvard professor for defen...

New virus cases over 400

Moon calls for release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi, condemns milit...

Seoul tasked with complex challenges ahead of visit of US diplomatic...

Ruling party chairman egged by woman protesting new theme park proje...

State auditor finds no fault in process leading to gov't's nuclear-f...

Is Kakao seeking to acquire eBay Korea?

LG Energy Solution, GM eye construction of new battery plant in Tenn...

US International Trade Commission reaffirms ruling in favor of LG ov...

Samsung, SK account for 72 percent of global DRAM sales in 4Q

Merck renames key business as part of strategic realignment

[INTERVIEW] Buddhist artist adds modern twist to traditional paintin...

Gallery, artist seek healthy relations through exclusive contract

Animal rights activists dump coconuts in front of Thai embassy, crit...

[INTERVIEW] Author of 'comfort women' series urges world to hear the...

Bestseller author apologizes over plagiarism, returns with new fiction

Hotel Lobby

Daeboreum's lesser-known traditions

Reporting on Korean digital sex crimes: Western comparison

My experience of teaching English to North Korean defectors

Unflattering views of Fusan in 1917

Daeboreum of 1887: Saving the moon

My mother was tortured by North Korean authorities

Sarkozy conviction

Controversial resignation

Deaths after inoculation

Setback in R&D investment

What can we do about bullying?

Pyongyang, one-time Jerusalem of East

KBO skipper to Choo Shin-soo: 'Just be yourself'

Scandal-ridden Olympic short track champion applies for Chinese citi...

'Fight of the Century' between Frazier and Ali still packs a punch 5...

Korean baseball club SK Wyverns renamed SSG Landers under new owners...

Korean baseball authority approves Shinsegae Group's entry following...

Most people in Japan 'interested in Olympics' but don't want it to h...

SpaceX Starship lands upright, then explodes in latest test

Gender discrimination against women job seekers in China is rife, ex...

Pope Francis meets with top Shiite cleric in Iraq

Myanmar's security forces crack down brutally on protesters

Experts in Mexico recommend approving Indian vaccine

Biden administration condemns hate crimes against Asian Americans

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