Articles by Kim Hae-yeon
Kim Hae-yeon
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[Well-curated] Enjoy sports games, ink pen crafting and walking barefoot in nature
Play indoor sports games at Legend Heroes The indoor sports game center Legend Heroes welcomes visitors and shoppers with a diverse array of exciting games. Located on the third floor of the Lotte World Tower shopping center in Songpa-gu, eastern Seoul, Legend Heroes is filled with the cheers of sports enthusiasts. The game arcade offers various screen sports, which users can enjoy without venturing out into the blistering summer heat. Ranging from archery, bowling, basketball and curling to onl
Culture Aug. 25, 2023
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Seosamneung Royal Tombs to fully open to public in September
Hyoreung of the Seosamneung Royal Tombs in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, will soon welcome the public for the first time, as announced by the Cultural Heritage Administration's Royal Palaces and Tombs Center, Wednesday. The opening marks an end to restricted access that has been in place. Following the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation of the Royal Tombs of the Joseon era in 2009, the CHA has consistently worked to maintain and preserve the royal tombs. With the Seosamneung's full
Culture Aug. 23, 2023
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Millennials and Gen Z travelers willing to splurge on 'experience-driven' tours: survey
Unique experiences are the factor most likely to influence the travel decisions of millennials and Gen Zs, according to a recent survey from travel and leisure online platform Klook. The Klook Travel Pulse survey, carried out in July by the market research firm Milieu, encompassed 2,400 participants from 12 countries in the Asia Pacific region, including South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, Australia, mainland China and India. The survey ind
Culture Aug. 23, 2023
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Two Seoul palaces to open nighttime tours, programs this fall
As the anticipation of the autumn season builds, two of Seoul's royal palaces are gearing up to welcome visitors for their annual nighttime tours. The Cultural Heritage Administration's Royal Palaces and Tombs Center has unveiled the schedule for evening palace expeditions, which will take place throughout September and October. This year, the CHA has transformed the reservation process for guided tours from a first-come, first-served online booking system to a lottery-based approach t
Culture Aug. 22, 2023
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Korea tourism festival to be held in Frankfurt
Stories of Korean culture and tourism are set to captivate Germany at a major outdoor festival held in Frankfurt this weekend, in commemoration of the 140 years of diplomatic bond between the two nations, the Korea Tourism Organization announced Monday. Kicking off on Friday, the three-day festival will unfold at the Rossmarkt Square in Frankfurt. The festival is held in connection to the renowned Museum Embankment Festival, also known as Museumsufer Fest, an annual celebration of art and cultur
Travel Aug. 21, 2023
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Intangible Heritage Festival to foster public dialogue on heritage
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the National Intangible Heritage Center's establishment, the NIHC is hosting the 2023 Intangible Heritage Festival at its site in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. Running from Sept. 1 to 10, the festival also is a tribute to the 20th anniversary of the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage — a UNESCO treaty adopted by the UNESCO General Conference in October 2003. At the opening ceremony on Sept. 1, some 240 individu
Culture Aug. 20, 2023
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Sip of summer delight: Korean fruit punch and more
The scorching summer sun easily leaves us feeling drained, and hesitant to venture outside at all. But during the hot season, the Korean dessert scene undergoes a captivating transformation, with a symphony of fruits boasting sweet and refreshing flavors. Among an array of delightful summer treats, one particular gem stands out for not only its ability to quickly quench thirst, but also for its simple preparation: hwachae. Hwachae is a a rejuvenating drink that is prepared by combining an assort
Food Aug. 12, 2023
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[팟캐스트] (520) 젊은이들 사이 확산되는 '통화 기피증'/ 가톨릭 '세계청년대회' 2027년 서울 개최 확정
진행자: 김혜연, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. Why young people have 'call phobia' and how to manage it 기사 요약: 젊은이들 사이 확산되는 '통화 기피증' [1] A minute away from initiating a phone call with her landlord, Lee Hyun-jung, a 24-year-old college graduate, feels her heart racing and palms getting sweaty. These all-too-familiar symptoms seem to arise when she has to make or receive a phone call, prompting her to avoid speaking on the phone whenever possible. * symptom 증상, 조짐 * prompt to 촉발하다 [2] Phone
Podcast Aug. 10, 2023
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Cultural sector collaborates to offer enriching experiences for Scouts
To give Scouts the opportunity to make the most of the remaining days of the World Scout Jamboree, which ends Saturday, national museums and galleries are actively preparing to extend a warm welcome to all participants. As of Wednesday afternoon, all 37,000 participants have departed from the Saemangeum campsite -- located on reclaimed land in Buan, North Jeolla Province -- according to reports from the organizing committee. For accommodations, participants will be dispersed across the eight d
Culture Aug. 9, 2023
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How can Korea recover from Jamboree debacle?
The World Scout Jamboree, a mega event that brings together tens of thousands of teenaged Scouts worldwide, presents a pivotal opportunity for the host country to boast its global brand value. The ability to organize such large-scale events leaves lasting impressions on participants and observers alike, offering a platform to showcase the country's hospitality, dynamism and cultural richness. With soaring expectations for the event in Saemangeum -- a reclaimed tidal flat area of Buan, North
Culture Aug. 8, 2023
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K-pop concert for Jamboree to take place at Jeonju World Cup Stadium
President Yoon Suk Yeol on Saturday morning called for tour programs to be offered for participants of the World Scout Jamboree suffering under extreme heat at their campsite in Saemangeum, North Jeolla Province, but no decision has been made on possible itineraries, according to the Culture Ministry on Sunday. Meanwhile, a K-pop show originally scheduled for Sunday evening at the World Scout Jamboree campsite’s outdoor stage has been postponed to Aug. 11, the day of the closing ceremony,
Social Affairs Aug. 6, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Singaporean chef cooks up Japanese European cuisine with Korean flair
Popular chefs today often venture beyond their home turf, organizing pop-ups and tasting events in foreign cities to connect with new diners and seek future business opportunities. However, Singaporean chef Javier Low, 31, is taking a boldly different approach Javier arrived in Seoul on Sunday with a team of five from his restaurant Iru Den, known for its exquisite modern Japanese French cuisine. Javier's primary motive for the trip was to connect with Korean diners and learn from their fee
Food Aug. 5, 2023
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[Well-curated] Immersive exhibition, music by Han River and fancy desserts
Artifacts come to life at national museum's digital gallery Artifacts typically remain static in museums, prompting visitors to imagine for themselves how they were used historically. The National Museum of Korea Immersive Digital Gallery hopes to offer interpretations of them with cutting-edge digital technologies. Spread across the ground floor to the second floor, the NMK's Immersive Digital Gallery offers a journey through time. On the ground floor, paintings by renowned Joseon-era
Culture Aug. 4, 2023
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National intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, performances lined up
A series of special events providing opportunities to explore and learn about Korea’s national intangible cultural heritage will take place around the country this month, the National Intangible Heritage Center and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation, announced Monday. A total of 15 performances and exhibitions will take place, showcasing original forms of national intangible cultural heritage. Among the highlights is the Korean traditional musical instrument exhibition held at the Nati
Culture Aug. 2, 2023
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KCC nominee prepares for hearing despite calls for him to withdraw
Amid swirling controversies surrounding his eligibility, Lee Dong-kwan, special adviser for external relations to President Yoon Suk Yeol and nominee to head the Korea Communications Commission, commenced preparations on Tuesday for a confirmation hearing at the National Assembly. Lee arrived Tuesday morning at a temporary office set up in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, located within minutes of the state broadcasting watchdog’s headquarters. His appearance comes four days after the official
Politics Aug. 1, 2023
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