Temple experience program in downtown Seoul A program offering a sample of religious life in a Buddhist temple, targeted at international tourists, will now be available in the heart of Seoul. The program consists of practicing with a wooden percussion instrument, making lotus lanterns, drinking tea with Buddhist monks, writing a letter of self…
Incheon games to show ‘One Asia with Korean beauty’ “We will present a festival where all can enjoy, with sympathy and harmony,” said Im Kwon-taek, one of Korea’s top filmmakers, who will supervise and produce both the opening and closing ceremonies. Director Im was speaking during a press conference held at the National Museum…
Welcome to Incheon, the city of delicacies The Incheon Asian Games are just around the corner, with less than three weeks remaining now until the opening ceremony. On the occasion of Asia’s biggest sporting event, the city is expected to attract more than two million visitors. In line with this, Incheon City has…
Seoul metro turns 40: city’s must-visit stations It’s the second part of our series, “Seoul Metro Turns 40.” Click here to see the previous part.“I’ve been all around the world and ridden many a subway train, but only one’s so near-perfect I can hardly complain. It’s the Seoul Metropolitan Subway System.”These lines are part of…
‘Let’s walk Seoul’ Participants in the 442nd Turtle Marathon yell out a cheer and start the race on August 24 at the Cultural Plaza of the National Theater of Korea located on Namsan Mountain, Seoul. (photo: Jeon Han) The Turtle Marathon involving overseas tourists was held on August 24. The race began at the…
Korea, China share 3-D movie-making techniques There has been a constant flow of “cultural transactions” between Korea and China recently, amid soaring demand for each other’s varying content. As part of such efforts to share content-creation techniques and knowhow, a special project, the Korea-China Peng You 朋友 Challenge Project, is now underway. Under the…
Follow the Makgeolli Wanderers into charms of tradition Early last week, on August 11, a talking concert staged by the “Makgeolli Wanderers” (unofficial translation) took place in Namdaemun Market. Professor Seo Kyoung-duk of Sungshin Women’s University and comedian Jeong Jun-ha were the hosts. Finding a bowl of makgeolli in the hands of a…
Details of the beatification ceremony Pope Francis waves to the crowd as he heads to the venue of the beatification ceremony for Paul Yun Ji-chung and 123 other martyrs at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul early in the morning on August 16. Statues of the Mother Mary and baby Jesus, clad in traditional Korean…
Korea in welcoming mood for upcoming papal visit Banners welcoming Pope Francis are hung around Gwanghwamun Gate in central Seoul on August 11, three days ahead of the papal visit. (photo: Jeon Han) A welcoming mood can be seen across Seoul as the city prepares to welcome the head of the Roman Catholic…
Herbs for everyday health – Medicine to improve focus and cognitive abilities, while calming the nerves – During the summer, hot temperatures often linger into the night, making it hard to sleep and to recover from the day’s work. As fatigue piles up, students and office workers who are under constant pressure, while…
