Forest temples get immersed in autumn Maple leaves covered by an autumn rain color one corner of Hwaeomsa Temple. Located near Jirisan Mountain, the temple is known for its red, orange and yellow autumn leaves. A late autumn rain blew off the leaves and hurried winter’s arrival. Visitors to the forested temple realized…
Korean cultural traditions served up in Paris A wide variety of craftworks created by artisans welcomes visitors to the International Heritage Show at the Louvre Museum in Paris as the exhibit kicks off on Nov. 4. The International Heritage Show, an annual event that kicked off at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Nov.…
Joseon king celebrates mother’s birthday King Jeongjo (1752-1800) was the 22nd Joseon monarch and was a filial son who loved his father. He had a tough childhood because his father, who was a prince and not the actual king, was killed when Jeongjo was just 10 years old. One of the first things Jeongjo…
Journey back to the Neolithic Age Stone arrowheads are one of the major hunting tools from the Neolithic Age. Neolithic people built wooden boats to get access to marine resources. Pictured is the oldest wooden ship in Korea that dates back to the Neolithic Age. It was carved from pine, is 310…
Seasons begin shift from autumn to winter Autumn rains fall on Oct. 27. Raindrops hanging off the fruit are reminiscent of icicles. Weather forecasters predict that temperatures will drop over the weekend and that Oct. 31 will see winter-like temperatures. The dyes of colorful seasonal foliage can be seen all across Korea, from Seoul…
New section of Gyeongbokgung to be restored A traditional ceremony where people harden the earth before construction, a jigyeong dajigi, takes place during a ceremony that marks the beginning of restoration work at the Heungbokjeon, at Gyeongbokgung Palace on Oct. 23. The Heungbokjeon, part of the royal palace buildings at Gyeongbokgung Palace, is now…
Longing for unification at final stop The opening ceremony for the Tongil Platform, or “Unification Platform”, was held at Dorasan Station on the Gyeongui Line on Oct. 14. The Tongil Platform, or “Unification Platform,” was opened to the public at Dorasan Station, the northernmost station along the Gyeongui Line that connects Seoul to Sinuiju,…
Seoul tops world city list The beauty of the Hangang River often overwhelms visitors as it flows through the heart of Seoul. Gunnar Garfors, a Norwegian travel writer, is one of them. He says Seoul is the best city in the world. Which city is the world’s best travel destination? According to Gunnar…
German president visits Seoul German President Jaochim Gauck (second from right) visits Changdeokgung Palace on Oct. 11, the first day of his state visit to Seoul. He poses for a picture in front of the Injeongjeon Hall at the royal residence. German President Joachim Gauck started his state visit to Korea on Oct. 11. His…
Enjoy autumn nights at royal palaces Seoul, the Korean capital since 1392, is home to a number of royal palaces, ancient structures scattered across the modern city center. Two of the palaces, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the official residence and workplace of the king, and Changgyeonggung Palace, a secondary palace for the queens, will now be…
