World Cup heats up early morning Seoul Football is a sport that certainly has the power to bring people together. On the morning of June 18, cheers and shouts from spectators of all sexes and ages heated up the brisk summer morning of the city, as they all fixed their eyes on the…
Korea contributes to new Hanoi bridge A new bridge in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was completed earlier this month thanks to credit assistance from Korea’s EDCF which financed amounts surmounting USD 100 million. The Ministry of Strategy and Finance said construction of the Vinh Thinh Bridge has been finished, with a celebration…
Food Tourism 9: Jejudo Island Jejudo, Korea’s largest island, is just over 1,800 square kilometers, about the size of Mauritius or Maui. The oval-shaped island stretches over 73 kilometers from west to east and 31 kilometers from north to south. It boasts an amazing natural vista, being home to more than 2,000 types…
Korean national soccer team gears up for World Cup The streets of Brazil are now covered in green and yellow as fans wearing the Brazilian national uniform have started crowding the streets. The 20th FIFA World Cup kicked off in Brazil on June 13 with an opening game between the host Brazil and…
The list of must-see films: Joint Security Area J.S.A. : Joint Security Area (2000) Directed by Park Chan-wook A shot reverberates across the Joint Security Area in Panmunjeom in the dark dawn of October 28. Swiss Lieutenant Sophie Jang, played by Lee Young-ae, is dispatched to Korea from the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission…
Evolution of libraries highlights values of books Libraries are in transformation. From a library open around the clock to one specialized in travel books, new types of libraries are opening up across Korea. The Forest of Wisdom library, which will open in Paju, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), on June 19, and the Hyundai Card…
Onggi, traditional earthenware vessel in Korea *This is the third part in our series, “Onggi, traditional earthenware vessel in Korea.” Steps to making traditional Korean pottery Usually, the kiln will be fired for two to three days, or about 45 hours. For the first 15 hours, the fire slowly heats up the kiln…
Tour de Korea 2014 enters stage 3 Tour de Korea 2014, Korea’s largest annual road cycling race, is well underway. Kicked off on June 8, this year’s cycling competition hosts 200 cyclists from 20 countries. Gathered at Misari Regatta Park in Hanam, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), on the first day, the cyclists were eager…
Korea, Russia boost tourism An inaugural tourism promotion conference between Korea and Russia has recently concluded in Korea. Participants discussed ways to boost people-to-people exchanges to mark the “2014-2015 Korea-Russia Mutual Visit Year” at the conference which took place at COEX in southern Seoul on May 30. The forum was attended by…
In 2014, the Suwon Hwaseong, the ancient fortress in Suwon, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will preside over the city as it hosts a range of global artists in the upcoming 2014 Suwon Hwaseong International Music Festival.
The festival will be presented to the people of Suwon and to music lovers from around the world, with performances from amateur music groups and fringe festivals being hosted at various locations around the city. Venues include the Suwon SK Atrium, the Gyeonggi Arts Center and the outdoor theater near the Gyeonggi Arts Center in Suwon.
