New WKB bloggers embark on service as ‘cultural ambassadors’ The newest team of bloggers for the Worldwide Korea Blog (WKB), the English-language blog affiliated with Korea.net (www.korea.net), has been launched, ready to serve for a year as the “cultural bridge” that brings together neighbors from around the world. The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS),…
Ancient Goryeo garden, pond unearthed The large ruins of a pond and a garden from the Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392) have been discovered at Silsangsa Temple in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do (North Jeolla Province). This is the first time that a Goryeo garden facility has been found in good condition. According to the Cultural Heritage Administration…
Incheon Asian Games medals unveiled Medals and other award ceremony items for the upcoming 17th Asian Games to be held in Incheon this autumn have been unveiled to the public. On June 12, the 2014 Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee revealed 11 award ceremony items, including medals, certificates of merit, participation certificates, podiums, bouquets and…
Cheorwon is home to reminders of a tragic past Once a large, prosperous railroad and road junction controlling the Gimhwa Valley, a vital north-south passageway to Seoul, the town of Cheorwon on the central sector of the DMZ was virtually wiped off the map in the bitter fighting of the Korean War (1950–1953).…
KTX links Busan, Gwangju with Incheon airport Starting later this month, people who travel overseas from Busan, Ulsan or other southern cities can go directly to Incheon International Airport without transferring at either Seoul or Yongsan stations in Seoul. The ministry of Land and Transportation and Korail announced recently that the KTX high-speed…
Seoul Int’l Book Fair embraces world of books Korea’s largest book festival, the Seoul International Book Fair 2014, kicked off its five-day schedule on June 18. A total of 369 publishers from 23 countries will participate in this year’s fair, with the theme of, “See the world through books, envision the future with…
Daehangno reaches out to non-Korean speakers Daehangno, or “University Street,” is one of the most popular districts in Seoul, especially among young students and promising thespians. The neighborhood is home to many small theaters, where viewers can enjoy novel, creative shows and incredible acting from the talented cast, all at an affordable price. …
Streets of Gangnam fill with World Cup cheers A major boulevard in southern Seoul was filled with the cheers of football fans who came out to show their support for the Korean national soccer team in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. On the morning of June 18, over 18,000 people gathered…
World Cup heats up early morning Seoul Football is a sport that certainly has the power to bring people together. On the morning of June 18, cheers and shouts from spectators of all sexes and ages heated up the brisk summer morning of the city, as they all fixed their eyes on the…
Korea contributes to new Hanoi bridge A new bridge in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, was completed earlier this month thanks to credit assistance from Korea’s EDCF which financed amounts surmounting USD 100 million. The Ministry of Strategy and Finance said construction of the Vinh Thinh Bridge has been finished, with a celebration…
