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…
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…
Hand motions can control smart devices: scientists The image of a map on a big screen moves when a person opens her hand or closes it into a fist. The user can select and enlarge the image, and even control a cursor on the screen, by moving her hands about. This is no…
Korea aims for quarter-finals in Brazil Players on the Korean national soccer team are presented to the crowd on May 29 as they carry a huge Taegeukgi, the Korean national flag. (photo: Jeon So-hyang, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) The Korean national soccer team has set itself the goal of making it…
Barley sprouts can help prevent fatty liver, obesity Barley is one of the main staple food ingredients, along with rice, for many Koreans. A recent study has found that barley sprouts can help treat fatty livers and obesity. Barley sprouts (photo courtesy of the RDA) The Rural Development Administration (RDA) carried out a…
Actress Song Hye-kyo stars in Chinese star-studded film “I was really eager to work with John Woo and with Chinese stars.” That’s what actress Song Hye-kyo had to say about appearing in the Hong Kong director’s upcoming newest film, “The Crossing.” The movie features a star-studded cast, bringing together the nation’s most celebrated…
Ryu Hyun-jin, guardian angel of Dodger mound It was sad, but close to perfect. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher, Ryu Hyun-jin, gave one of his best pitching performances against the Cincinnati Reds at a home game on May 27. Ryu threw a nearly perfect game, without letting any hitters get on base…
Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae hall focuses on Korea The recently renovated Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae re-opened to the public on May 27. (photo: Jeon Han) The Cheong Wa Dae Sanrangchae, a multi-purpose exhibition hall next to Cheong Wa Dae, has been newly transformed into a comprehensive Korean history, culture and travel promotion center, ready to greet…
Medical tourism figures on the rise A 38-year-old woman from Khabarovsk, Russia, suffered from infertility throughout her 20-year marriage. After a series of unsuccessful pregnancies and two miscarriages, she consulted doctors in Russia, but could not determine the cause. Earlier this year, she came to a hospital in Seoul and realized that her…
