Artwork draws visitors to Jeju village Gimnyeong, a small town in northeastern Jeju, now has a series of metal craftworks to welcome visitors to this corner of the southern holiday island. The walls and rooftops of many buildings in the town have been outfitted with outdoor works of metal art. There is a female…
Visit a farm, meet the animals this summer There is a range of wildlife species that exist around the world. Livestock, in particular, is the key to human survival. Amid rapid urbanization, however, the importance and existence of such domesticated animals has been somewhat forgotten over the past few years. The Rural Development Administration…
Travel back to ancient Seoul Tourists enjoy a reenactment of a royal procession at Gwanghawmun Square (top) and at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Some of the major tourist spots across the capital will begin hosting more traditional ceremonies, parades and changings of the guards, allowing visitors to travel back in time to ancient Seoul.…
Soju, Korea’s representative liquor Soju is a popular local spirit that has comforted people’s hearts for many years. No matter whether people feel happy or sad, it has remained Koreans’ best friend for a long time. Some people would say they feel something is missing without soju when there is a bowl of hot,…
Enjoy Your Summer at Riverside One of the most mentioned things about the merits of living in Seoul, by both Koreans and non-Koreans alike, is the Hangang River that runs through the middle of the capital. The river offers countless benefits to everyone who lives in the greater Seoul metropolis. Especially in the summer,…
Escape the heat wave with Korail Summer has officially begun, as the scorching sun and sweltering heat drains people of their energy and causes them to sweat, even if standing still in the shade. Normally between July and August, crowds of people flock to the oceans, rivers, mountains and valleys to avoid the heat.…
Beaches cool the summer heat wave The entire nation has been plunged into the midst of summer, with daytime temperatures in Seoul on June 10 reaching 34.9 degrees Celsius. Due to this earlier-than-expected heat wave, beaches across the country are preparing for an early opening this season. According to the Ministry of Oceans and…
‘MERS risk to general public is low': WHO The Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) outbreak can be stopped, though it may take longer than anyone would want, said Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization, during a press conference in Seoul on June 18. “So far, no genetic changes have been detected…
All aboard a traditional sailboat A traditionally-rigged wooden sailboat revived a few years ago will now be launched at sea and tour around Mokpo and other areas of Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), replicating the lives of sailors from the olden days.The tall ship event will take place off the coast in the Yellow Sea near…
Enjoy the seasons with flower festivals Irises are in full bloom near the pavilion in the Garden of Morning Calm. Peonies, hydrangeas, lilies and irises. Naming a few of them makes everyone happy, and makes them forget about their busy daily routine. Visitors to the Garden of Morning Calm in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), can…
