Hanbok festival ushers in spring in Insadong The pedestrian-filled streets of Insadong, a hot spot for Seoul’s tourists where they can see many aspects of traditional Korean culture, were colored with the myriad rainbows of hanbok on March 22. The beautiful, warm weather on Saturday made the perfect setting for a festival ushering in…
Spring has sprung along Hangang River The Hangang River is a large waterway that penetrates Seoul, the capital city of Korea, on its way to the ocean. It is the third longest Korean river, after the Amnokgang and the Dumangang Rivers along the northern border of the Korean Peninsula. The river is surrounded…
Colorful flowers beckon in the markets The flower buds are already opening everywhere, but it is too early to say that spring is here. Winter still lingers with the last cold snap and outside it is still difficult to see the feast of flowers. However, you can see cascades of flowers in full…
Jeju hosts world’s 1st electric car expo Jejudo Island is bustling with brand-new electric vehicles (EVs) and all the related technologies that will lead the future of green transportation. The island is currently hosting the first International Electric Vehicle EXPO, which will be held from March 15 to 21. Nearly 40 companies in…
Mnet Asian Music Awards to Return to Hong Kong in 2014 After a successful run with popular artists from both Korea and abroad, 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards will be returning to Hong Kong once again for the upcoming year. On March 17, CJ E&M announced that 2014 MAMA will be taking place in Hong Kong…
Spring flower festivals to delight travelers As the winter chill slowly ends, tourists are awaiting news of the arrival of spring flowers. The Korea Metrological Administration released on March 13 a map depicting the dates on which the cherry blossoms are expected to begin blooming across the peninsula this year. According to the…
Curved Architecture Merges with Landscape An atypical structure with a seamless design and endless curves sits near Dongdaemun Gate. Its outer appearance makes this building look as if a giant alien spaceship has landed in the middle of Seoul. The construction of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza and Park (DDP) is nearly complete and…
Yeosu: Korea’s southern paradise Located in the heart of Namhaean, or the south coast of the Korean Peninsula, the city of Yeosu in Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province) is known for its clean and beautiful water. The name of the city comes from two words: yeo, meaning beauty, and su, meaning water. Beyond Yeosu city proper,…
Pope Francis to visit Korea in August Pope Francis to visit Korea in August Pope Francis to visit Korea in August Pope Francis has been invited to Korea by President Park Geun-hye and the Korean bishops. Pope Francis (photo courtesy by Apostolic Nunciature in Korea) During the visit, Pope Francis is to meet with President…
Tongin Market started on a small scale in 1941 when buildings sprang up around the area,” said market manager Sim Kye-soon. “As street vendors slowly gathered to sell their goods around here, it transformed itself into a market over the past 70 years
