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Reporter
: Kang Hyun-kyung
Fri, April 19, 2024 | 16:58
Book predicts AI-powered future based on SF movies, dramas
“The Portrait of Posthuman,” published in October by MIDAS BOOKS, offers a sneak peek into a dystopian future powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and questions whether ceaseless human endeavors to create highly-intelligent entities will turn out to be a blessing or a curse.
Books
| 2021-11-28 13:10
'Hellbound': A half-cut gemstone
Gemstones are meaningless unless they are cut, polished and refined by a designer into jewelry. This wisdom, inspired by the old Korean saying about “even if one has three baskets of beads, unless they are woven together they are valueless,” underscores the significance of an artisan's masterful finishing touches in giving life to their crafts. It's something writer-director ...
Shows & Dramas
| 2021-11-25 13:36
[Related images] Pandemic can't stop literary passion
Due to her extremely busy academic schedule, Min Eun-kyung, a professor at Seoul National University and one of three judges of The Korea Times Modern Literature Awards, initially planned to just drop by the award ceremony held at the Lotte Hotel in central Seoul, Wednesday, to say hello to the participants.
Books
| 2021-11-24 17:14
Future of literary translation addressed during Korea Times award ceremony
'Squid Game' team gets bonuses from Netflix
The “Squid Game” team has received one-time bonuses from Netflix in the past weeks, according to Bloomberg News.
Shows & Dramas
| 2021-11-23 12:48
'Hellbound' vs 'Squid Game': What global chart says about two Korean dramas
Writer-director Yeon Sang-ho's fantasy drama, “Hellbound,” has topped the top 10 Netflix shows list, merely 24 hours after its official release last Friday. The Korean drama was quick to rise to global stardom, generating quite a buzz in the Korean entertainment industry, with some hastily predicting that the fantasy drama could become another “Squid Game,” which has become t...
Shows & Dramas
| 2021-11-22 14:55
Book reveals uncomfortable truth about 'Squid Game's global success
Shortly after the dystopian drama series, “Squid Game,” became a global sensation following its ground-breaking debut in September on Netflix, a South Korean film producer's social media post caught the eyes of those in the entertainment industry.
Books
| 2021-11-19 15:48
Some languages survive colonialism, while others go extinct
James Griffiths' new book, “Speak Not: Empire, Identity and the Politics of Language,” released on Oct. 21 by Zed Books/Bloomsbury, deals with the rare but grave topic of the survival and extinction of minority languages in times of historical turmoil. The fate of minority languages, to a large extent, hinges on the determination of people to protect their language and their ...
Books
| 2021-11-15 08:24
Korean War mural in Washington D.C. explained in US designer's memoir
The Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. is special to American industrial designer Louis Nelson.
Books
| 2021-11-08 15:28
South Korea invites foreign Korean War veterans ahead of event to honor UN troops
Church group leader's eulogy at Roh's funeral backfires
Rev. Lee Hong-jeong, general secretary of the National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK), apologized on Thursday to the victims killed during the May 18 Uprising and their families for his participation and remarks during the state funeral of the late former President Roh Tae-woo.
Society
| 2021-11-04 16:58
'Pandemic can't stop us': SIWA bazaar goes online
The small table featuring iconic Ghanaian cultural items was set up there as a reminder to participants of the 59th SIWA and Diplomatic Community online bazaar opening ceremony that the charity event is just around the corner, so be prepared.
Books
| 2021-11-03 13:15
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100 Philippine domestic helpers to begin working in Seoul in August
Seoul to remove 'The Host' monster sculpture amid aesthetic concerns, taxpayer backlash
Criticism grows over Samsung, SK's 6-day workweek decision for executives
[INTERVIEW] Hangeul Kwaja bakes Korean alphabet into new snack sensation
Olive Young upgrades shopping experience for foreigners with portable translators
[INTERVIEW] 'Coffee reflects human nature'
Lawmaker-elect defends adult festival featuring Japanese porn stars
Prices of foods, daily necessities surge amid high oil price, weakening Korean won
North Korea tears down street lamps on roads connecting two Koreas
Stateless baby's medical struggle highlights plight of asylum seekers in Korea
World Water Day 2024