Everest, Poles, Korea and the world There is a young man living in Seoul who climbed Mt. Everest at the age of 19 and who travelled from the North Pole to the South Pole when he was 21. His name is James Hooper, a 27-year-old university student from the U.K. When he was 16,…
An air of spring is everywhere these days. A spring stroll around Seoul An air of spring is everywhere these days. An air of spring is everywhere these days. The Yunjungno parkway in Yeouido is the best and most popular destination to appreciate cherry blossoms. It saw an endless flow of visitors during all of…
Kim Yuna, queen of figure skating, sings ‘Let it Go’ from ‘Frozen’ Kim Yuna, the beloved figure skating queen, has sung “Let It Go,” the theme song from Disney’s animated film “Frozen.” Kim Yuna dances to her own version of “Let It Go” from the “Frozen” soundtrack. (captured image from the SamsungCEKorea YouTube…
Juwangsan, Sinseong Valley added as National Geoparks Juwangsan Mountain and Sinseong Valley in Cheongsong-gun (county), Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province), have together become the fourth National Geopark of Korea. The newly anointed geopark covers about 175.26 square kilometers and includes five villages, including Cheongsong-eup. The national geopark was selected by the Ministry of Environment, taking…
Have fun riding the bus with Tayo & friends Four little buses have captured hearts around Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. Children and parents alike, including those who traveled a long way from Daegu or Busan, gathered along Sejong-ro, closed to pedestrian traffic, on April 6 to see the buses decorated as cute…
Finnish choreographer Tero Saarinen brings ‘Votex’ to Korea Dance is more than its mere moves for Finnish choreographer Tero Saarinen. Dance is his life and he sees unlimited possibility in dance. After all, Saarinen once said, “Dance is my attempt to understand human nature and its multiple manifestations.” Saarinen choreographed the new piece…
Korean short stories in English #1 A series of short stories written by 15 authors, representing the breadth and depth of the literary scene, is now readable in both Korean and English. The Bilingual Edition of Modern Korean Literature, a pack of 15 short stories, has been reaching its readership worldwide since its publication…
Traditional crafts showcased in Milan A modern reinterpretation of traditional Korean crafts will be showcased in Milan, Italy. The “Constancy & Change in Korean Traditional Craft 2014″ exhibition will take place at the Triennale di Milano, a design museum, over six days starting April 8. This is the second such exhibition since a…
Seoul Tower goes blue for autism N Seoul Tower, Seoul’s symbolic central spire, changed its colors to blue on April 2. N Seoul Tower, atop Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, turns on blue spot lights on April 2 to mark World Autism Awareness Day. (photo courtesy of the Ministry of Health and Welfare)…
Be a hero at the Trickeye Museum A medieval knight comes out from the frame and holds his lance at head height, aiming at his target. A giant, scary fish opens its maw as wide as it can, to swallow everything in sight. People have angelic wings sprouting from their back and look…
