|
Choe Chong-DaeThe Korea Times |
The Royal Asiatic Society Korea (RAS Korea), founded in 1900 in Seoul, is the world’s first organization dedicated exclusively to Korean studies. As...
As the maple leaves fell from the trees, I had the immense pleasure of attending a luncheon for the 38th graduating class of Gyeongju’s Wolseong...
On Nov. 6, the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Seoul hosted a special event to commemorate Victory Day, observed annually on Nov. 8. The event was attended...
Choe Chong-dae This year, we celebrate the 200th anniversary of Choe Je-woo (1824-1864), the visionary founder of "Donghak" (Eastern Learning), a...
The seeds of Czech-Korean relations were first sown in March 1886 when Max Taubles, a correspondent for Harper’s Magazine, passed away in Seoul and...
Thailand demonstrated remarkable humanitarian support during the 1950-53 Korean War by contributing 11,786 soldiers and four tons of rice to aid the...
It is encouraging to learn that the Korean archery team achieved a remarkable record at the Paris Olympics. Bows and arrows have been essential tools...
During a recent visit to Danyang in North Chungcheong Province, I explored the Suyanggae Prehistory Museum, renowned for its extensive collection of...
Throughout modern Korean history, numerous foreigners have dedicated themselves to the development of Korea across various fields. One such individual...
Maps have been essential tools in human history, aiding travel and shaping our understanding of the world. They reflect geographical and cultural...
I recently explored the site of the Hwasun Dolmens, where history and nature intertwine. Nestled near the waterfalls between Hyosan-ri, Dogok-myeon...
It is disheartening that some North Korean soldiers in the DMZ were injured and killed recently by land mine explosions. Although more than seven...
It is disheartening that some North Korean soldiers in the DMZ were injured and killed recently by land mine explosions. Although more than seven...
I am fascinated by the Philippines in many ways. I have fond memories of the Philippines, as I first encountered a Filipino lady, Cora Swaz, who...
Six years ago, on April 27, 2018, then-South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met on the South Korean side of the...
We cherish and feel a profound sense of nostalgia for the friendships cultivated during our elementary, middle and high school days, along with the...
Nearly eight decades after Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, both nations are actively working to create a mutually amicable framework...
My fascination with Myanmar began during former diplomat Kwon Byong-hyon's tenure as the Korean ambassador to Myanmar from 1987 to 1989. Later, he...
Central Asian countries such as Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan were relatively unfamiliar to me until the...
Over the past few decades, Korea has undergone a remarkable transformation from a culturally homogeneous society to a more diverse and multicultural...
My old residence in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, is affectionately referred to as "Silla University," thanks to my father's pioneering work in...