Kwon wins Korea’s first ATP Tour tennis title in 18 years
Kwon Soon-woo (24, Dangjin City Hall) has captured his first title on the Association of Tennis Players (ATP) Tour in the men’s division. The world’s 82nd-ranked player on Sept. 26…
September 28, 2021
President Moon proposes ban on eating dog meat
President Moon Jae-in on Sept. 27 proposed consideration of a ban on eating dog meat to relevant government offices. Cheong Wa Dae Spokesperson Park Kyung-mee told a briefing that the…
2021 Video Contest on Diversity
The Embassy of India in partnership with the Korea Times is hosting an inaugural video contest on the theme of diversity and multiculturalism. The event comes as part of India’s…
SK Innovation, Ford to invest $11 billion to build three U.S. battery plants
South Korean battery maker SK Innovation Co. and American automaker Ford Co. said Tuesday they will invest 13 trillion won (US$11 billion) to build three electric vehicle batteries in the…
Australia Divided Over Future of Mighty Coal Industry
Australia is under growing international pressure to commit to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, but the policy is fiercely dividing its center-right government. Australia is one of the world’s major…
Amid Boycotts and Pandemic, Athletes Train for Uncertain 2022 Winter Olympics
Two-time Paralympic athlete Tyler Carter may be a seasoned contender on the world stage, but the alpine skier says he is not sure what to expect as the clock ticks…