North Korean athletes arrive for Incheon Asian Games The second group of North Korean athletes competing in this year’s Asian Games in Incheon arrived in South Korea on September 16. The delegation, including officials and 87 athletes, flew on Air Koryo from Pyongyang to Incheon International Airport. They later arrived at the official…
DetailsNew submarine Internet cable connects 9 Asian nations The upcoming construction of new underwater Internet cables will connect nine nations and regions across East Asia, covering Korea, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. The new undersea cable system will help to accelerate Internet connection speeds across the region, making…
DetailsKorean Cosmetics & Skincare Guide 101 Korean cosmetics and skin care are arguably among the most sophisticated in the world. International fashion magazine, Marie Claire, claims that South Korea is about 12 years ahead compared to the US when it comes to skin care technology. Yes, they’re that advanced! That is why Korean…
DetailsCultural events plentiful for Chuseok holiday A variety of cultural events across the country await sightseers during the upcoming Chuseok holiday. Throughout the extra-long weekend stretching from Saturday, September 6 until Wednesday, September 10, national museums and galleries, ancient royal palaces and tombs and the Joseon Dynasty’s (1392-1910) Jongmyo Shrine will all be open…
DetailsHarbor seals become mascots for Incheon games Smiley-faced seals wave, greeting visitors. They are Vichuon, Barame and Chumuro, the mascots for the upcoming Incheon Asian Games 2014. The cute seal siblings were modeled after harbor seals, a rare species that lives near Baengnyeongdo Island in the Yellow Sea. The eldest amongst the siblings is Vichuon.…
DetailsOne more step toward Asian games Sancheong residents carry the torch for the 17th Incheon Asian Games on August 29. (photo courtesy of the Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee) Everything is on track for the sporting festival in honor of the world’s 4.5 billion Asians. The torch relay for the 2014 Incheon Asian Games…
DetailsIncheon games to show ‘One Asia with Korean beauty’ “We will present a festival where all can enjoy, with sympathy and harmony,” said Im Kwon-taek, one of Korea’s top filmmakers, who will supervise and produce both the opening and closing ceremonies. Director Im was speaking during a press conference held at the National Museum…
DetailsAsian games ready to go in Incheon Less than four weeks remain before the beginning of the Incheon Asian Games 2014. In readiness for the upcoming party that will include the whole of Asia, gymnasiums, athletes’ villages and other related facilities are in the final stages of preparation. The Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee…
Details‘Let’s walk Seoul’ Participants in the 442nd Turtle Marathon yell out a cheer and start the race on August 24 at the Cultural Plaza of the National Theater of Korea located on Namsan Mountain, Seoul. (photo: Jeon Han) The Turtle Marathon involving overseas tourists was held on August 24. The race began at the…
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