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[Weekender] Tracing footsteps of March 1 Movement

Feb 28, 2019

Historic sites mark the path of independence demonstrations in central Seoul
[Weekender] Notorious colonial-era prison commemorates sacrifices of March 1

Feb 28, 2019

Seodaemun Prison History Museum holds exhibition to honor Korean independence fighters
Royal palaces, tombs to open gates to commemorate March 1 Movement

Feb 25, 2019

Royal palaces and tombs across the country will be open to all visitors free of charge this Friday to mark the centennial of the March 1 Independence Movement of 1919. According to the Cultural Heri...
German museum to repatriate pair of Joseon era statues to Korea

Feb 21, 2019

The Museum am Rothenbaum in Hamburg, Germany, will return a pair of Joseon era stone statues to South Korea, the Overseas Cultural Heritage Foundation announced Thursday. The two statues will be ret...
[Eye Plus] Traditional Korean culture alive at King’s Street

Feb 21, 2019

It’s easy to spot beautiful palaces when you walk around Seoul, a city that blends modern and traditional Korean cultures. Changdeokgung, a royal palace built in 1405, is among them. Donhwanum is th...
[Eye Plus] Cassette tapes make stand in digital era

Feb 7, 2019

Many remember listening to a cassette tape on a deck or portable player like Sony’s Walkman. Pressing the rewind and stop buttons to find the right track and flipping the tape to listen to the revers...
Mobile apps reflect trends, changing lifestyles

Jan 30, 2019

From baby care to homemaking, apps cater to needs of today’s generation
Solo activities, watching TV most popular forms of leisure in Korea

Jan 29, 2019

With the Moon Jae-in administration stressing the importance of balancing one’s work and leisure, a government survey announced Tuesday found that most Koreans prefer spending their free time alone, ...
Early 20th century theater building at center of high-brow vs. popular culture debate

Jan 29, 2019

Proposal to turn historical building into K-pop concert hall ignites controversy
Donation delivered to WT for taekwondo education for underprivileged

Jan 27, 2019

The Asia Development Foundation delivered a $90,000 donation to World Taekwondo on Friday, with the money to be used in providing taekwondo education to the underprivileged in Asian countries. Accor...
S. Korea finds, requests revision of over 200 errors about the country

Jan 24, 2019

South Korean authorities have identified and requested the revision of 222 cases of incorrect information about the country at 105 homepages of state-run or public organizations in other countries an...
Writings by last princess of Joseon return home

Jan 21, 2019

A collection of 68 writings by Princess Deokon (1822-1844), the last legitimate princess of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1897), and her family has returned home. The National Hangeul Museum and Culture ...
'Collection of Korea' exhibits relics, struggles for Korean culture

Jan 20, 2019

Armed resistance was not the only line of defense to keep alive the spirit of Koreans living under Japan’s 1910-45 colonial rule. Some fought for preservation of the language with their lives, others...
Photo essay about rescued puppy Injeolmi becomes best-seller

Jan 18, 2019

A photo essay titled “Hi! My Name Is Injeolmi” (unofficial translation) recently became a bestseller, proving the dog’s popularity even outside the realm of social media. The book of photos and shor...
[Weekender] A seer’s guide to marriage

Jan 17, 2019

Gunghap compares couple’s saju to determine compatibility