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Seoul invites citizens to share ideas on digital city

Oct 5, 2018

Seoul City is inviting citizens to share ideas on creating a “smarter city.” The Seoul International Digital Festival, organized by the Seoul Digital Foundation, will open on Oct. 27 at Gaepo Digita...
Poet Heo Su-Kyoung dies of cancer in Germany

Oct 4, 2018

The poet Heo Su-kyoung has died of gastric cancer in Germany where she had been studying archaeology for the past 26 years, her publishing agency said Thursday. She was 54. Heo passed away at around...
Hanyangdoseong Festival to offer glimpse into life in Joseon

Oct 4, 2018

Commonly known as the Seoul Fortress, the Hanyangdoseong is a series of walls built during the Joseon era (1392-1910) to protect the kingdom’s capital -- today’s Seoul -- against invaders. Complete...
Enjoy city picnic amid flowers, trees at Seoul Garden Show

Oct 4, 2018

Seoul Garden Show kicked off Wednesday at Yeouido Park, aiming to offer a picnic-like experience for visitors. This year, the annual show now in its fourth edition, is held under the theme of “Seoul...
Gyeongju calls on presidential office to return Buddhist statue

Oct 2, 2018

A civic group in the southeastern city of Gyeongju said Tuesday it will form a committee with the city government and the city assembly as part of its efforts to have a ninth century Buddhist statue ...
Korean-learning foreigners invited to Seoul

Oct 1, 2018

Foreigners learning Korean language across the world via state-run King Sejong Institutes will visit the country from Oct. 2-10, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday. According to...
[Trending] Aged barbers’ trimming skills impress young customers

Sept 28, 2018

The barbershop, once considered a place of the past, has come back around as an essential grooming parlor for young hipsters in Korea. Many of the newly opened shops are operated by young barbers who...
1 in 3 regional museums substandard: report

Sept 27, 2018

About 34.7 percent of the museums run by regional governments have failed the government’s certification system, according to a Culture Ministry data submitted to an opposition lawmaker. Rep. Kim Ja...
[Weekender] In fall, Seoul offers bit of tradition, flair for fun

Sept 27, 2018

Breezy, sunny and cool, fall is arguably the best season to explore Seoul -- the capital filled with tradition, history and a flair for fun. As the fall weather is ideal for outdoor activities, the...
N. Korea asks for delay in joint excavation of historic palace site

Sept 27, 2018

North Korea on Thursday requested a delay in the joint excavation of an ancient palace site scheduled to begin later in the day, citing lack of preparations and workforce, the unification ministry sa...
[Photo News] Last day of Chuseok holiday

Sept 26, 2018

On the final day of Chuseok holiday, Koreans hit the streets with their families to visit key tourist spots and large shopping districts in Seoul and elsewhere. A large crowd gathered at the Korean ...
[Herald Review] Musical Matilda packs fun, wit, impressive visuals

Sept 21, 2018

“Matilda,” the Korean production of “Matilda the Musical,” provides ample doses of what you would expect of the Tony-winning musical, from witty banter, funny and likeable characters to satirical com...
[Weekender] Central Asians celebrate Chuseok at ‘home away from home’

Sept 20, 2018

During the Chuseok holiday, many Koreans gather to honor ancestors, reconnect with family members and eat festive meals together. But for non-Koreans, the holiday is different: Many family members l...
[Trending] Rescued puppy Injeolmi gets 800,000-plus followers, meets celeb

Sept 18, 2018

A cute puppy named Injeolmi has stolen the hearts of pet lovers throughout Korea, thanks to photos posted on social media that garnered explosive popularity. The 2-month-old female pup, whose breed ...
K-culture festival opens in Brazil amid keen public interest

Sept 16, 2018

SAO PAULO -- A major K-culture festival got under way in Sao Paulo on Saturday, drawing thousands of people interested in South Korea, local observers said. The Brazil Hallyu Expo 2018, taking place...