The Korea Times close
National
  • Politics
  • Diplomacy
  • Defense
  • Labor & Environment
  • Law & Crime
  • Health & Welfare
  • Embassy
  • Seoul & Provinces
  • Education
  • Foreign Communities
  • Obituaries
Biz & Tech
  • Auto
  • IT
  • Game
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail & Food
  • Energy
  • Construction
  • Airlines
Finance
  • Policies
  • Economy
  • Markets
  • Banks
  • Non-banks
  • Economic Essay Contest
Opinion
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Thoughts of the Times
  • Cartoon
  • Today in History
  • Blogs
  • Tribune Service
  • Blondie & Garfield
  • Letter to the Editor
Lifestyle
  • Arts
  • Books
  • Travel & Cuisine
  • Trend
  • Fashion
  • Around Town
  • Fortune Telling
Entertainment
  • K-pop
  • K-dramas & Shows
  • Movies
  • Music
  • Performances
  • Asia Model Festival
Sports
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Baseball
  • Other Sports
World
  • Asia Pacific
  • Americas
  • Europe & Africa
  • SCMP
Video
  • On the Spot
  • Feature
  • News
Photos
  • Photo News
  • Darkroom
Community
  • The Korea Times
  • search
  • Site Map
  • E-paper
  • Subscribe
  • Register
  • LogIn
search close
  • The Korea Times
  • search
  • Site Map
  • E-paper
  • Subscribe
  • Register
  • LogIn
search close
National
Obituaries
  • Politics
  • Diplomacy
  • Defense
  • Labor & Environment
  • Law & Crime
  • Health & Welfare
  • Embassy
  • Seoul & Provinces
  • Education
  • Foreign Communities
  • Obituaries
Fri, November 27, 2020 | 08:47
Park Soon-kyung, theologian and unification activist, dies
Park Soon-kyung, theologian and unification activist, dies
Park Soon-kyung, a theology professor and unification movement activist, died of old age on Saturday. She was 97.
Park Ji-won | 2020-10-27 15:54
Lee transformed Samsung into world's tech giant
Lee transformed Samsung into world's tech giant
The late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee, who died at the age of 78, Sunday, has been most recognized for his opinions on the effects of crisis on a company and his pursuit of innovation, which enabled the chaebol to transform into a world-leading company in the memory chip, digital television and mobile phone sectors.
Park Jae-hyuk | 2020-10-25 16:31
  • Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at 78
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at 78
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at 78
Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee, who turned the company into the nation's largest conglomerate and a global technology titan, died in Seoul, Sunday, after years of hospitalization. “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lee Kun-Hee, chairman of Samsung Electronics. Chairman Lee passed away on Oct. 25 with his family, including Vice Chairman Jay Y. ...
Kim Hyun-bin | 2020-10-25 15:44
  • Political, business circles mourn death of Samsung chairman
  • Lee leaves behind 18.2 tril. won worth of Samsung stocks
  • Lee transformed Samsung into world's tech giant
Biography timeline of late Samsung head Lee Kun-hee
Biography timeline of late Samsung head Lee Kun-hee
Lee Kun-hee, chief of South Korea's top conglomerate, Samsung Group, died at a hospital in Seoul on Sunday at age 78. The following are the major events during the life of the late business tycoon in chronological order.
2020-10-25 13:16
  • Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, force behind Korea's rise to tech powerhouse, dies at 78
[OBITUARY] The titan who built a global tech giant
[OBITUARY] The titan who built a global tech giant
In February 1993, five years after taking over from his father at South Korea's Samsung Group, 51-year-old Lee Kun-hee was frustrated that he wasn't making his mark. He summoned a group of Samsung Electronics executives to a Best Buy store in Los Angeles for a reality check on the Samsung brand. Covered in dust, a Samsung TV set sat on a corner shelf with a price tag nearly $...
2020-10-25 11:04
  • Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, force behind Korea's rise to tech powerhouse, dies at 78
Right-wing pastor dies at 82
Right-wing pastor dies at 82
Kim Hong-do, a pastor at Kumnan Methodist Church, the biggest Methodist church in the world, died of old age Wednesday morning. He was 82.
Park Ji-won | 2020-09-02 16:29
Ex-manager of Sammi Superstars dies at 84
Ex-manager of Sammi Superstars dies at 84
Kim Jin-young, former manager of the professional baseball club Sammi Superstars and “Godfather” of the Incheon baseball scene, died in Florida, U.S., Monday (local time). He was 84.
Park Ji-won | 2020-08-04 16:18
Hanmi Pharmaceutical chairman dies at 80
Hanmi Pharmaceutical chairman dies at 80
Lim Sung-ki, chairman and founder of Hanmi Pharmaceutical died of a chronic disease on Sunday. He was 80.
Nam Hyun-woo | 2020-08-03 17:04
Korean War hero Paik Sun-yup dies at 99
Korean War hero Paik Sun-yup dies at 99
Paik Sun-yup, a famous Korean War hero and South Korea's first four-star general, died Friday at age 99, military officials said. Upon the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950, Paik was assigned to lead the 1st Infantry Division. Under his leadership, the division played a critical role in deterring North Korean troops from taking over the entire South in what is known as the B...
2020-07-11 09:49
Ex-lawmaker Hong Sa-duk dies
Ex-lawmaker Hong Sa-duk dies
Former Deputy National Assembly Speaker Hong Sa-duk passed away, Wednesday. He was 77. He had been hospitalized recently for pneumonia, according to his former aides, Thursday.
Kim Rahn | 2020-06-18 13:19
 1 2345678910
WooriBank
Top 10 Stories
  • Mastermind of notorious Telegram sex abuse ring sentenced to 40 years in prison
  • New virus cases soar to over 8-month high of 583
  • Hike in COVID-19 cases may paralyze response system
  • Why are Korean dramas so beloved in Bangladesh?
  • Ministry may take action against Chanel executive
  • Wang Yi's visit shows rising strategic importance of Korea for Beijing
  • Football legend Diego Maradona dead at 60
  • Samsung taking hardline stance against patent trolls
  • Calls growing for stronger virus curbs
  • Enjoy Korean royal desserts at Kohojae
DARKROOM
  • Pictures of the year 2020

    Pictures of the year 2020

  • Appreciation of autumn colors

    Appreciation of autumn colors

  • 2020 US presidential election

    2020 US presidential election

  • Refugees live under harsh conditions amid COVID-19

    Refugees live under harsh conditions amid COVID-19

  • Wildfire aftermath

    Wildfire aftermath

WooriBank
  • About Korea Times
  • CEO Message
  • Times History
  • Content Sales
  • Media Kit
  • Contact Us
  • Location
  • Privacy Statement
  • Terms of Service
  • Mobile Service
  • RSS Service
  • Ombudsman
  • hankookilbo
  • Dongwha Group
  • Code of Ethics
Copyright