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[Weekender] Inside South Korea’s boom in preschool English books

Korean moms wake up to power of reading in language learning

Mar 22, 2019
Culture
[Weekender] Snapshot of English book scene in Korea

When it comes to English books, there are three types of readers in South Korea: expats, Korean elites and language learners. For retailers and distributors, the first is the most difficult consumer...

Mar 22, 2019
Culture
Exhibition shows how artists work with lies

Along the wall are framed drawings of artist Ahn Kyu-chul. The drawing series by Ahn, titled “Man Who Disappeared Into the Box,” comes with text describing how a person can disappear by using the bag...

Mar 21, 2019
Arts&Design
2019 F/W Seoul Fashion Week: International buyers discuss e-commerce

As a part of the 2019 F/W Seoul Fashion Week, the Seoul Design Foundation arranged a mentoring session Thursday, allowing international buyers to discuss the future of e-commerce. Five buyers who vi...

Mar 21, 2019
Fashion
[Eye Plus] The history beneath our feet

History is closer to people’s lives than in the musty pages of old books. In the ultra-modern metropolis of Seoul, there is a place where a step into the lower ground of a high-rise office building ...

Mar 21, 2019
Culture
A family getaway at Haeundae, Busan

Although not a traditional resort town, Busan has the ABCs of a quick weekend getaway: the accommodations, the beach, and celebrated tourist attractions that are accessible by public transportation. ...

Mar 21, 2019
Travel
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Everland Tulip Festival Everland hosts its Tulip Festival to mark the onset of spring, running until April 28. The themed garden features sculptures and paths adorned with beautiful spring flowers,...

Mar 21, 2019
Travel
Fire-fueled eats at Soot

New fine casual dining pub specializes in charcoal-grilled and wood-fired fare

Mar 21, 2019
Food
[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions

‘Under the Sea’ dining at JW Marriott Dongdaemun JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul’s all-day dining restaurant Tavolo 24 presents the Seafood Market promotion. For the promotion, the buffet stati...

Mar 21, 2019
Food
Exhibition ‘DMZ’ brings border closer, allows for reflection

The exhibition “DMZ,” dedicated to introducing works of art and projects looking into the Demilitarized Zone between the two Koreas, will be held at Culture Station Seoul 284, starting Thursday. “It...

Mar 20, 2019
Arts&Design
France shares ‘Provencal cuisine,’ promotes sustainable dining

The French Embassy in Korea will look to promote French gastronomy through the works of two chefs from its Provencal region, to be demonstrated at the annual Gout de France/Good France celebration Th...

Mar 20, 2019
People
Fashion is in the air: 2019 F/W Seoul Fashion Week kicks off

The catwalk shows of 2019 F/W Seoul Fashion Week kick off Wednesday at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul, introducing local designers’ creations for the fall-winter fashion. Thirty-seven ...

Mar 19, 2019
Fashion
52 temples recognized for excellent templestay programs

With the aim of encouraging and promoting templestay programs, the Korean Buddhist Cultural Foundation honored 52 temples across South Korea on Tuesday for their effective programs. The Korean Buddh...

Mar 19, 2019
Culture
Germany holds exhibitions, events to commemorate Bauhaus centenary

Bauhaus, the early 20th century German crafts and fine art school, will be commemorated this year through a number of special exhibitions and events around the country. According to the German Natio...

Mar 19, 2019
Travel
Musical ‘Grease’ takes over catwalk at Fashion Kode with ’50s mood

Catwalks are usually graced by cold-faced models striding down the runway, but a new kind of fashion show took place Thursday -- and this time, the models were all about entertaining the audience. O...

Mar 15, 2019
Fashion

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