Events abound for October travelers Autumn is here. With clear blue skies and crisp temperatures, it’s ideal weather to travel in Korea. Over the past few years, the fall has been attracting more and more travelers to the country, domestic and international alike. This October in particular, Korea expects a large number of…
Make-A-Wish Foundation gives hope, courage to ailing children Kang Hyeon-bin, a six-year-old boy, was diagnosed with leukemia earlier this year. He has one wish. He wants to become Roy, a fire truck featured in the cartoon Robocar Poli. Living in Gimpo, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), he needs to go for blood tests for eight…
It’s hoesik time In any culture, food is of the utmost importance. In Korea, however, that importance is increased tenfold as eating together signifies unity and commonality. From the outside looking in, the Korean tradition of hoesik, or eating together, can be overwhelming for those who are unaccustomed to spending time with co-workers…
Seoul Traditional Temple Week welcomes visitors to temples This October, people will have the opportunity to appreciate many aspects of traditional Buddhism in Korea. The Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism will jointly host the Seoul Traditional Temple Week over three days from October 10 to 12. Seoul Traditional…
Daejeon festival serves up wine, food, music More than 10,000 wines were featured at a special festival that took place in Daejeon from October 2 to 5. The 3rd Daejeon International Food & Wine Festival was underway at various venues across the city, including the Daejeon Trade Exhibition Center, the Daejeon Convention Center…
