Explore Korea’s UNESCO world heritage in Gangwon-do Gangwon-do (Gangwon Province) is home to two UNESCO-listed world heritage items: a royal tomb and a traditional festival. First, though many of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty are scattered across the whole nation, one of the most beautiful is the Jangneung tomb for King Danjong…
DetailsKorean Liberation Army honored in China National Liberation Day — August 15, 1945 — is one of the most meaningful and historical moments in modern Korean history. To achieve that glorious moment, a great number of people sacrificed themselves, dedicating their lives to independence and to the anti-imperialism movement. Among them is the…
DetailsKorea aims for quarter-finals in Brazil Players on the Korean national soccer team are presented to the crowd on May 29 as they carry a huge Taegeukgi, the Korean national flag. (photo: Jeon So-hyang, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) The Korean national soccer team has set itself the goal of making it…
DetailsBarley sprouts can help prevent fatty liver, obesity Barley is one of the main staple food ingredients, along with rice, for many Koreans. A recent study has found that barley sprouts can help treat fatty livers and obesity. Barley sprouts (photo courtesy of the RDA) The Rural Development Administration (RDA) carried out a…
DetailsExpats join cross-cultural experience A fresh opportunity to explore the humanities and to visit historical sites across Korea, all in English, will be offered to non-Korean speakers starting next month. Starting in June and running through to the end of the year, a variety of cultural programs have been prepared by the Korean…
DetailsLe Clezio says ‘Korean literature full of imagination’ The French novelist Jean Marie Gustave Le Clezio, who won a Nobel Prize in literature in 2008, has strongly recommended Korean literature. Le Clezio wrote a two-page book review, titled “Hâtez-vous de les lire,” or, “Hurry up and read these,” in the French newspaper Le…
DetailsActress Song Hye-kyo stars in Chinese star-studded film “I was really eager to work with John Woo and with Chinese stars.” That’s what actress Song Hye-kyo had to say about appearing in the Hong Kong director’s upcoming newest film, “The Crossing.” The movie features a star-studded cast, bringing together the nation’s most celebrated…
DetailsRyu Hyun-jin, guardian angel of Dodger mound It was sad, but close to perfect. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting pitcher, Ryu Hyun-jin, gave one of his best pitching performances against the Cincinnati Reds at a home game on May 27. Ryu threw a nearly perfect game, without letting any hitters get on base…
DetailsCheong Wa Dae Sarangchae hall focuses on Korea The recently renovated Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae re-opened to the public on May 27. (photo: Jeon Han) The Cheong Wa Dae Sanrangchae, a multi-purpose exhibition hall next to Cheong Wa Dae, has been newly transformed into a comprehensive Korean history, culture and travel promotion center, ready to greet…
DetailsMedical tourism figures on the rise A 38-year-old woman from Khabarovsk, Russia, suffered from infertility throughout her 20-year marriage. After a series of unsuccessful pregnancies and two miscarriages, she consulted doctors in Russia, but could not determine the cause. Earlier this year, she came to a hospital in Seoul and realized that her…
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