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. …
DetailsStreets 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…
DetailsWorld 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…
DetailsKorea 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…
DetailsFood Tourism 9: Jejudo Island Jejudo, Korea’s largest island, is just over 1,800 square kilometers, about the size of Mauritius or Maui. The oval-shaped island stretches over 73 kilometers from west to east and 31 kilometers from north to south. It boasts an amazing natural vista, being home to more than 2,000 types…
DetailsKorean national soccer team gears up for World Cup The streets of Brazil are now covered in green and yellow as fans wearing the Brazilian national uniform have started crowding the streets. The 20th FIFA World Cup kicked off in Brazil on June 13 with an opening game between the host Brazil and…
DetailsThe list of must-see films: Joint Security Area J.S.A. : Joint Security Area (2000) Directed by Park Chan-wook A shot reverberates across the Joint Security Area in Panmunjeom in the dark dawn of October 28. Swiss Lieutenant Sophie Jang, played by Lee Young-ae, is dispatched to Korea from the Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission…
DetailsEvolution of libraries highlights values of books Libraries are in transformation. From a library open around the clock to one specialized in travel books, new types of libraries are opening up across Korea. The Forest of Wisdom library, which will open in Paju, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), on June 19, and the Hyundai Card…
DetailsOnggi, traditional earthenware vessel in Korea *This is the third part in our series, “Onggi, traditional earthenware vessel in Korea.” Steps to making traditional Korean pottery Usually, the kiln will be fired for two to three days, or about 45 hours. For the first 15 hours, the fire slowly heats up the kiln…
DetailsTour de Korea 2014 enters stage 3 Tour de Korea 2014, Korea’s largest annual road cycling race, is well underway. Kicked off on June 8, this year’s cycling competition hosts 200 cyclists from 20 countries. Gathered at Misari Regatta Park in Hanam, Gyeonggi-do (Gyeonggi Province), on the first day, the cyclists were eager…
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