The Jeju Island Caught on Stranger’s Camera The thing he shot was loneliness. When I see the pictures he took, I feel something is poignant in my heart. The thing he shot in his camera was loneliness, rather than the beautiful scenery of Jeju Island. After Mr. Kim was fascinated by Jeju-Island, he settled…
DetailsBeaches cool the summer heat wave The entire nation has been plunged into the midst of summer, with daytime temperatures in Seoul on June 10 reaching 34.9 degrees Celsius. Due to this earlier-than-expected heat wave, beaches across the country are preparing for an early opening this season. According to the Ministry of Oceans and…
Details‘MERS risk to general public is low': WHO The Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) outbreak can be stopped, though it may take longer than anyone would want, said Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization, during a press conference in Seoul on June 18. “So far, no genetic changes have been detected…
DetailsHapjeong MECENATPOLIS, the New Shopper’s Delight How to enjoy the MECENATPOLIS Mall I need to refresh myself! Today, let’s go to somewhere new. What about meeting at Hapjeong MECENATPOLIS? Just walk for 5 minutes from Exit No. 9 of Hapjeong Station, then you can see the mall. I’ll see you there then. What do…
DetailsAll aboard a traditional sailboat A traditionally-rigged wooden sailboat revived a few years ago will now be launched at sea and tour around Mokpo and other areas of Jeollanam-do (South Jeolla Province), replicating the lives of sailors from the olden days.The tall ship event will take place off the coast in the Yellow Sea near…
DetailsEnjoy the seasons with flower festivals Irises are in full bloom near the pavilion in the Garden of Morning Calm. Peonies, hydrangeas, lilies and irises. Naming a few of them makes everyone happy, and makes them forget about their busy daily routine. Visitors to the Garden of Morning Calm in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), can…
DetailsRecharge your batteries in a forest Living a healthy, balanced life has become an important subject for many people today. Many of us pursue a life with a balanced diet accompanied by exercise. Also, we recognize the importance of having enough rest. The constant rise in the number of visitors to forests nationwide proves…
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