G-Dragon becomes global style icon Exchanging Twitter messages with Pharrell Williams about the next album; having fashion houses such as Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent desperately waiting for their garments to be worn; partying with Justin Bieber all night long and being followed by photographers around the clock. This could be the stuff…
Ice rink opens at Seoul Plaza The ice rink at Seoul Plaza, which has become one of Seoul’s winter icons, opened on December 16. Marking its 10th anniversary, the outdoor ice rink is popular not only with children, but also with couples and tourists as they can enjoy both skating and a beautiful…
KAIST develops new system to wirelessly recharge electric buses Korea Unveils an ‘Electric Road KAIST develops new system to wirelessly recharge electric buses Written by Sohn Tae-soo outh Korea has successfully tested an “electric road”— which will surely be remembered as one of the most trailblazing and cutting-edge technologies of its kind in the…
You’ve probably noticed Seoul’s buses in the streets driving alongside taxis and other vehicles. Korea’s buses move through well-developed routes, and the bus fare is cheap, making it a convenient form of transportation
UNESCO recognizes kimjang, Korean culture of sharing Korea’s kimchi, a range of seasoned vegetable dishes, and kimjang, the making and sharing of kimchi, have both recently received much international recognition as UNESCO has inscribed kimchi and kimjang onto its list of intangible cultural heritage items. UNESCO made the final decision at its Intergovernmental…
See with Your Eyes and Feel with Your Heart “Gyeongju, amazing city” If the single city was the hub of politics and culture for more than 600 years, how great is that? Gyeongju was capital city for 1,000 years. Single kingdom survived for 1,000 year is amazing and same capital for 1,000 years is unbelievable.…
Helpful Telephone Numbers Service Phone Number Detail To report a crime and contact police 112 Provides you with multilingual translation service. Fire and Medical Service 119 Provides you with emergency rescue service. Fire and Medical Service 114 Gives you telephone numbers of businesses that you are looking for. International Call Service 00799…
Korean literature in English #1 The English version of 10 Korean novels, part of the Library of Korean Literature collection, has been spreading the word about Korean literature in the United States and across the English-speaking world. The Literature Translation Institute of Korea translated the novels into English and published the collection last…
Hungary masterpieces on display in Seoul Hungary has experienced a turbulent history from the 17th to the 19th century as it was under the control of the Habsburg Empire. Hungarian aristocrats adopted Western culture under the rule of the Habsburgs. Since the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary was founded in 1867, with Hungary recognized…
Joseon-era landscapes unveiled The late Joseon Dynasty is known for its Jingyeong landscape paintings. Jingyeong, or “true image,” landscape paintings were developed during the late Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) over a 160-year period from about the 1670s to the 1830s. This era is characterized by artists who depict the “true landscape” of natural objects, like mountains and…
