Wedding hall shuts down 2 weeks before ceremonies, leaving couples scrambling

A bride-to-be who was set to marry at a wedding hall on Sogang University’s campus next month was told Aug. 23 that the venue had abruptly shut down after a court-ordered enforcement action, leaving her and other couples scrambling to find alternatives. The woman had been scheduled to hold her wedding Sept. 12 at the Gonzaga Convention space, but the venue told her that it could no longer operate. Interior decorations and the wedding aisle were removed the following day. The closure stemmed from

2026-08-27 18:03:58:00

Woman sentenced to life over fatal drug-laced drinks

A Seoul court sentenced 20-year-old Kim So-young to life in prison Thursday for giving drug-laced drinks to six men, killing two and injuring four. The Seoul Northern District Court also ordered Kim to wear an electronic monitoring device for 30 years, rejecting her claim that she intended only to put the victims to sleep rather than kill them. The court found that Kim had intended to kill the victims, saying she became increasingly aware of the potentially lethal effects of the drugs she used.

2026-08-27 16:34:11:00

Suwon offers job preparation program for immigrant women

Suwon Migrant Community Service Center will hold a three-day employment preparation program for married immigrant women seeking to understand the Korean job market and develop practical job-seeking skills. Three sessions will be held on Sept. 7, 9 and 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the center's computer room in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. The first session will provide an orientation, employment success stories and an introduction to the Korean work environment. The second session will focus on he

2026-08-27 14:19:43:00

Jang Mi-ran's body location raises questions over circumstances of death

Questions are growing over the circumstances of Jang Mi-ran's death after her body was found Monday at a palm tree farm on Jeju Island, about 400 meters from her long-term accommodation. Jang left the accommodation at around 10:15 p.m. on May 12. Although less than a 10-minute walk away, the farm is in a secluded area. "I don't understand it either," Jang's boyfriend told TV Chosun. "She repeatedly told me the place scared her when passing by, so I can't understand why she would be found there."

2026-08-26 17:52:08:00

Learn Korean business terms before starting your own business

Seoul Global Center will offer a free online lecture on practical Korean for people interested in starting a business in Korea. The two-hour session will run from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday via Zoom and is open to participants regardless of location. Led by an instructor specializing in TOPIK and Korean speaking, the program will cover common startup terminology, business Korean and how to introduce and present a business. The lecture is open to anyone, including aspiring entrepreneurs, people with

2026-08-26 17:30:20:00

Gyeonggi education office launches 300-member teachers' rights protection system

The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education has launched what it says is the country's first group of dedicated officers aimed at protecting teachers' rights, expanding an initially planned 50-member group to 300 amid strong interest from applicants. The officers will provide tailored one-on-one support to teachers facing false reports of child abuse, serious infringements of educational activities or malicious complaints, assisting them from initial reporting through case closure, according to

2026-08-25 18:08:21:00

Pusan National University bets on future industries with LG Electronics-linked major

Pusan National University will recruit the first students for its new future industry-related programs in September, including a smart home appliance engineering department linked to employment at LG Electronics. According to PNU on Tuesday, the recruitment comes as the university expands its programs in future industries, with the launch of the smart home appliance engineering department, X-mobility fusion department and AI college for the 2027 academic year. The LG Electronics-linked smart hom

2026-08-25 14:46:02:00

Scattered showers fail to cool Korea as highs hit 36 C

Scattered showers are forecast across much of the capital region Tuesday, but they are unlikely to bring lasting relief from the heat, with daytime temperatures expected to climb as high as 36 degrees Celsius. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, hot and humid conditions will persist across Greater Seoul and Gangwon Province, despite intermittent rain. Showers are expected through 9 p.m. in parts of Greater Seoul and Gangwon Province and through 6 p.m. in North Chungcheong Provi

2026-08-25 13:16:13:00

Check in on your mental health with this free Seoul program

Yeonnam Global Village Center will offer a free mental health education and screening session for foreign national residents and other center users in Seoul. Led by a psychiatrist, the session will include basic mental health education and screening, with referrals for counseling or other services available if needed. The program will be held Sept. 15 from 10:50 a.m. to noon at the center. Further details will be sent by text message after registration.

2026-08-24 16:58:22:00

This program helps you understand Korean city information

Ever wished Seoul's Korean-language notices were a little easier to decode? A new program at Seoul Global Center is offering foreign residents and students a chance to practice Korean using the kind of city information they actually need in daily life. The classes will use articles from "Nae Sonane Seoul," which literally means "Seoul in My Hands," the Seoul city government's official communication platform covering city policies, services, events and everyday information. Classes will be held e

2026-08-24 16:57:24:00