Biking in Seoul One of the best ways to spot spring’s arrival in Seoul—after the cherry blossoms—is the increased traffic on the city’s bike paths. Bicycling on Korean roads can be frightening, but despite some street-level shortcomings, Seoul and its surroundings offer a vast array of bike-friendly resources. Nearly any part of the…
Craftwork elevates culinary experience Refined and stylish plates and cups are used to give the finishing touch to meals served at the table, elevating the culinary experience. A wide range of such craftworks, from traditional tableware and brassware through to more modern lacquerware, are now on display at a special exhibition underway at…
Enjoy the Joseon palace, royal tombs This summer, visitors to Gwanghwamun Square and Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul will be able to enjoy the romantic mood of the royal tombs and royal palaces of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) through two summer events. In late June, a special demonstration of the rituals held for…
Digital comics recognized for speed, technology These days, most students encountered during the morning commute are seen busy with their smartphones. They are reading online comic strips, or “webtoons,” comics updated online in real time. They have to finish today’s strip before they meet their friends because it is one of the major…
National health care dental coverage expands for elderly Starting this July, patients over 75-years-old will be eligible to receive dental coverage at half the original price. The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced the updated health care plan on June 25. According to the new policy, medical expenses incurred for dental implants will be around KRW 600,000…
World Cup host Brazil rocks with K-pop Brazil, host of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, danced the night away with a K-pop performance on June 8. Some 15,000 fans crowded the HSBC Stadium in Rio de Janeiro to watch the “Music Bank in Brazil” concert, organized by KBS. Joon, from the boy band…
Red Devils: ‘We’ll return in four years’ Citizens chant, “Korea,” in Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul in support of the national soccer team as it plays against Belgium in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, early in the morning of June 27. (photo: Jeon Han) The Korean national soccer team lost 1-0…
Pulitzer Prize-winning photos hit Seoul A large group of desperate refugees dangle off a shattered bridge that has been twisted by a bomb attack during the Korean War (1950-53). An orphan cries next to his lifeless mother wearing dirty socks. Two frozen hands poke through the snow, belonging to a man who had…
Festival brings together Korean, Polish culture Starting early in the morning on June 21, the Agricola Park in Warsaw was crowded with people. They were there waiting for the Korea Festival 2014. These Warsaw citizens visited the festival, co-hosted by the Korean Embassy in Poland and the Korean Cultural Center Warsaw, in order…
Evolution of noodles: naengmyeon, bibimmyeon Hot, humid summer days make everyone exhausted. So people look for special summer treats, dishes that can stimulate their lost appetite and make them feel refreshed, all while avoiding the heat. Some of the more popular summer menu items in this regard are noodle dishes that are served…
