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Seoul city govt. launches upgraded version of foreigners-only tour pass

An upgraded version of the foreigners-only Seoul tour pass is now available for travelers visiting the city, the Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday. The Discover Seoul Pass comes with a va...

May 9, 2018
Culture
Blacklist committee calls for independent body on subsidies

Lee Myung-bak government labelled blockbuster films ‘pro-leftist’

May 8, 2018
Culture
CICI holding photo, video contest on Korea’s alleys, food

The Corea Image Communications Institute is organizing the second “Korea Through the Lens, Video & Photography” contest. (CICI) This year’s contest focuses on Korea’s alleys and food. The contest i...

May 7, 2018
Culture
Four S. Korean temples recommended for UNESCO World Heritage list

Four South Korean Buddhist temples were recommended for addition to the UNESCO World Heritage list, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said Friday. Tongdo temple (Yonhap) South Korea submit...

May 4, 2018
Culture
[Eye Plus] Fantasy, splendor and desire at Cheongdam

The streets of Cheongdam-dong in southern Seoul shine in splendor at night with lights coming from boutiques of high fashion brands that invite passersby into their world of extravagance. Embodying ...

May 4, 2018
Culture
The Korea Herald expands presence on YouTube

Largest English daily in Korea reaches out to readers with video

May 3, 2018
Culture
[Video] Male florist describes ‘flair’ for flowers

Male florist dreams of becoming Korea’s leading visual merchandiser

May 3, 2018
Culture
Some 1,500 cyclists participate in Samcheok bicycle festival

The Around Samcheok 2018 Trek Ride Fest concluded Sunday with over 1,500 participants pedaling around the beautiful scenery across Samcheok, Gangwon Province. The noncompetitive bicycle race took pl...

May 2, 2018
Culture
S.M. Entertainment to open new culture space ‘SMTown Museum’ Friday

SMTown Museum, a new cultural exhibition space launched by K-pop powerhouse S.M. Entertainment, will open at SMTown Coex Artium in Gangnam, southern Seoul, Friday. According to the agency Wednesday,...

May 2, 2018
Culture
Pursuing ‘permissible’ beauty in Korea

Halal beauty products appeal to both Muslim and non-Muslim customers but Korean companies are slow to adapt

May 1, 2018
Culture
Korea to join hands with ASEAN, CIS countries to boost Hallyu

In a bid to further spread Korean pop culture throughout the world, Korea will seek cultural exchanges with other countries, including members of ASEAN and CIS, the state-run agency promoting Korean ...

Apr 30, 2018
Culture
[2018 Inter-Korean summit] South Koreans’ lunch today: Pyongyang Naengmyeon

Following the historic meeting between the two Koreas’ leaders on Friday morning at Panmunjeom, North Korea’s Kim Jong-un said something to South Korean President Moon Jae-in that caught the ears of ...

Apr 27, 2018
Culture
Korea to open Asia's largest arboretum with released Siberian tigers next week

BONGHWA, North Gyeongsang Province -- South Korea's forest authorities said Tuesday they plan to open an arboretum with two Siberian tigers strolling in a "tiger forest" in southeastern South Korea n...

Apr 24, 2018
Culture
Gyeongbokgung Palace to host ‘Starlight Tour’

Gyeongbokgung Palace will commence the Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour next month, featuring various programs centered on traditional food and performances of the Joseon royal palace. This year’s eveni...

Apr 23, 2018
Culture
Not leaving anything to chance

Before tying the knot, check marital compatibility

Apr 22, 2018
Culture

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