Analog cable TV subscribers can now watch HD broadcasts Millions of analog cable TV subscribers will soon be able to watch high-definition (HD) broadcasts. The government will allow cable television stations to transmit their programs under the 8VSB standard, the modulation method used for broadcasting ATSC digital television. This will allow viewers to…
G-Dragon becomes global style icon Exchanging Twitter messages with Pharrell Williams about the next album; having fashion houses such as Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent desperately waiting for their garments to be worn; partying with Justin Bieber all night long and being followed by photographers around the clock. This could be the stuff…
The Korea Cruise Train ‘HAERANG': A train trip across four regions in three days [ Seoul – Suncheon] On the first day, departing Seoul Station in the morning, the Haerang train drove five hours to Suncheon, Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province). A Suncheon guide who was waiting for the Haerang travelers welcomed the group and began to…
Ice rink opens at Seoul Plaza The ice rink at Seoul Plaza, which has become one of Seoul’s winter icons, opened on December 16. Marking its 10th anniversary, the outdoor ice rink is popular not only with children, but also with couples and tourists as they can enjoy both skating and a beautiful…
KAIST develops new system to wirelessly recharge electric buses Korea Unveils an ‘Electric Road KAIST develops new system to wirelessly recharge electric buses Written by Sohn Tae-soo outh Korea has successfully tested an “electric road”— which will surely be remembered as one of the most trailblazing and cutting-edge technologies of its kind in the…
UNESCO recognizes kimjang, Korean culture of sharing Korea’s kimchi, a range of seasoned vegetable dishes, and kimjang, the making and sharing of kimchi, have both recently received much international recognition as UNESCO has inscribed kimchi and kimjang onto its list of intangible cultural heritage items. UNESCO made the final decision at its Intergovernmental…
See with Your Eyes and Feel with Your Heart “Gyeongju, amazing city” If the single city was the hub of politics and culture for more than 600 years, how great is that? Gyeongju was capital city for 1,000 years. Single kingdom survived for 1,000 year is amazing and same capital for 1,000 years is unbelievable.…
Seoul becomes winter wonderland Seoul becomes winter wonderland Seoul becomes winter wonderland Early in the morning on December 11, an overnight snow shower turns Gyeongbokgung Palace and Bugaksan Mountain into a striking snowscape. (Photo: Jeon Han) Waking up on the morning of December 11, Seoulites arose to find their city covered with an overnight snowfall. With…
Korean literature in English #1 The English version of 10 Korean novels, part of the Library of Korean Literature collection, has been spreading the word about Korean literature in the United States and across the English-speaking world. The Literature Translation Institute of Korea translated the novels into English and published the collection last…
Hungary masterpieces on display in Seoul Hungary has experienced a turbulent history from the 17th to the 19th century as it was under the control of the Habsburg Empire. Hungarian aristocrats adopted Western culture under the rule of the Habsburgs. Since the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary was founded in 1867, with Hungary recognized…
