Incheon Asian Games seen through numbers The 2014 Incheon Asian Games have much to do with the numbers three, six and nine. Korea.net would like to take a closer look at the games’ 16-day official run, from the opening ceremony on September 19 through to the closing ceremony on October 4, as seen…
Korean crafts set to mesmerize London, Hangzhou The beauty of traditional Korean crafts has caught the attention of the world once again. An exhibit held at the Triennale di Milano, a design museum in Milan, Italy, in April recently opened again at the Tent London design trade show, part of the London Design…
Korea shows that men, too, can be pretty Beauty and grooming are often seen as the domain of women, but Korea has a bit more gender equality when it comes to looking good. The country is currently the world’s largest market for men’s skincare, leading in global sales of men’s cosmetics. Male cosmetics…
Performance festivals arrive one after another this autumn This autumn’s art scene is full to the brim with a variety of performance festivals. The D.FESTA, the Seoul Performing Arts Festival (SPAF), the Seoul International Dance Festival (SIDance) and the Performing Arts Market in Seoul (PAMS) will all be held one after the other,…
Asian Games kick off in Incheon The Incheon Asian Games 2014, one of the biggest sporting events on the continent of Asia, kicked off its 16-day run on September 19, with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium. Under the theme of “Diversity Shines Here,” the sporting festival for all…
‘Safe Travel in Korea’ published for overseas visitors To help international visitors enjoy a safer and better trip to Korea, a new travel book, “Safe Travel in Korea,” has been recently published. The book contains a variety of information aimed at non-Korean travelers, helping them to cope with unexpected losses, danger or emergencies…
