Seven reasons to visit Busan Busan is one of my favorite cities in Korea. For those of you who might not be familiar with the place, I’ve compiled a list, below, to explain to you why Busan is awesome. 1. Food, food, food! This was actually the first thing that came to…
Samgyetang lures 4,000 employees to Seoul A 4,000-strong group of employees from the Chinese healthcare company Nanjing Joymain Science & Technology gathers at the Banpo Hangang River Park in Seoul to enjoy a samgyetang dinner on May 6. Over 4,000 Chinese tourists gathered in Moonlight Square at the Banpo Hangang Park in Seoul…
Icheon has been a center of ceramics and pottery ever since the Bronze Age. In 2010, it was designated as a “City of Crafts and Folk Art,” part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. The festival is also Korea’s largest ceramics and pottery festival.
Cooking Korean food at home When it comes to food, I always choose what’s good, enticing and delightful. With the introduction of Korean cuisine, which is constantly attracting global interest, I started to learn to love the wonderful dishes that are served in a unique table setup. Colorful, delicious and healthy: it’s for…
King’s study room becomes public library A new library is unveiled at Gyeongbokgung Palace on April 27. The Jibokjae Hall, a former royal study room, has now been renovated as a public library. A subtle spring breeze passes through the wide-open hall and windows, flowing into the room. The distant sound of…
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An international flower exhibition, the International Horticulture Goyang Korea festival, has attracted over 5.7 million visitors since its launch in 1997. It’s now considered to be Korea’s representative international flower show.
The royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty are being opened wide to the public in this spring of 2016, with a variety of educational and experience programs. Marking its second year, the Royal Palace Festival draws on the spirit of the Joseon palaces and their time-honored history to creatively reinterpret royal culture for enjoyment today.
The Taean Tulip Festival opens this year under the theme of “The Garden of Artists.” At the festival, images of well-known figures, such as Mona Lisa and Marilyn Monroe, will be created with tulips, and LEDs will shine a different light on the flower garden after sunset.
Korean food center opens its doors President Park Geun-hye (center) talks with Director Yoon Sook-ja (right) of the Institute of Traditional Korean Food on April 11 during the opening ceremony for the K-Style Hub. Before that, President Park made yakgwa, a traditional Korean dessert made with flour and honey, together with actor Song Joong-ki…
