A musician ahead of his times: Shin Hae-chul passes away A singer- and song-writer and an album producer, Shin Hae-chul is one of the most influential figures in the field of modern Korean pop and rock music. Passing away at the age of 46, Shin was loved by youth in the 1990s with…
The labors of love The course of true love, as they say, never runs smooth. And when the partners come from countries that are practically cultural opposites, that course becomes even more treacherous. Several friends of Ann-Cherise Simmons discovered that lesson for themselves when they dated Korean men. But while the obstacles they…
Seoul screens architecture film festival A special kind of festival has just kicked off in Seoul, an event designed to help better understand architecture and to glimpse architectural trends both domestically and across the world. Ewha Womans University plays host the sixth Seoul International Architecture Film Festival from October 29 to November 3, under…
Enjoy hiking, rock climbing and do it safely New entrants to the Gyeonggi Fire Service Academy take a rock climbing course with instructors from the National Park School of Mountaineering Safety on October 29. Autumn is clearly the season for hiking. The mountains have changed their colors to yellow and red with the…
Come and taste rice beer in Insa-dong The 2014 Makgeolli Festival is now underway in and around the neighborhood of Insa-dong in Seoul. Aimed at raising international awareness of makgeolli, the range of traditional Korean rice beers, especially the kind brewed with newly-harvested rice, the four-day festival is full of events that allow…
Korea aids farm mechanization in Cameroon A system of mechanized rice farming has been put in place recently in Cameroon with assistance from the Korean government. During the opening ceremony for the farm in the Central African nation on October 16, Director Tobie Ondoa Manga from the Cameroonian Ministry of Agriculture & Rural…
Countryside offers bounty of organic produce, cultural immersion Interested in organic farming and/or getting your hands dirty while exploring rural Korea? Ever want to practice your Korean far from the curious ears and eyes of urbanites? World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms Korea (wwoofkorea.org/) offers 64 such chances through farms, temples and guesthouses…
National Museum of Korea shows Asian relics at special exhibition The National Museum of Korea owns not only relics and artifacts from Korea. The museum also owns more than 1,600 heirlooms from across Asia. Most of these were collected from the museums of the old Government-General Museum of Korea, the Yi Royal Family…
Hanbok Day brings new styles Various Hanbok outfits are showcased at a fashion show on October 25. From traditional to modern designs, Seoul Station has been indulged in the beauty of Hanbok, traditional Korean attire. A ceremony and related events were held at Culture Station Seoul 284, the old Seoul Station building, on…
Awakening at the seven palaces Ritual participants show respect during the Chilgungje held on October 27. With the sprit and body ready, ritual organizers entered the grounds of the shrine complex early in the morning and changed into their formal, traditional attire. As the shrine compound filled with the warmth of people, they…
