Articles by Park Ju-young
Park Ju-young
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[Trending] Jo Hyun-woo, Ki Sung-yueng rise as sweetest husbands
World Cup fever may have cooled down in South Korea, but national team hero Jo Hyun-woo and captain Ki Sung-yueng have come under the spotlight with their exceptional love for their family members going viral online. Football player Jo Hyun-woo (left) and Ki Sung-yueng (right). Yonhap Jo, who shot to stardom after his impressive performance against Germany on Wednesday, is being called “Bit (“Shining” i
Soccer July 2, 2018
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[Weekender] Take a bite with your eyes and ears
A golden-brown sponge cake is laid on a wooden table, basking in the warm afternoon sunshine. A red plastic brush moistens the genoise with syrup, and then heavy cream covers the sliced sheets layer by layer. Spinning the cake turntable slowly, the patissier spreads cream evenly on every side of the cake. The 5-minute mesmerizing baking journey ends when sugar-coated strawberries are gently placed on top of the cake. Chef Kook Gabie demonstrates how to make strawberry pavlova (Gabie Kook’s YouTu
Food June 29, 2018
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[Trending] Why BJ Gamst’s World Cup coverage is wildly popular?
During every World Cup season, the broadcasting stations in Korea compete to feature the best commentators during live broadcasts. The list of top commentators includes former national team football players, coaches, announcers and analysts. This year, SBS got legendary football star Park Ji-sung as one of their commentators and KBS got former national team player Lee Young-pyo. MBC, however, added an exceptional figure on its commentator list, a top streamer “Gamst.” The TV network company expl
Soccer June 25, 2018
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[Photo News] Korean War veterans visit Korea for anniversary
To mark the 68th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War on June 25, 85 people including war veterans and their family members have been invited to South Korea. During the six-day trip, the veterans are set to visit the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul and the Odusan Unification Observatory in Paju. The invitees will also participate in a commemorative ceremony at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Busan on Tuesday. Ahead of the memorial events, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Aff
Social Affairs June 25, 2018
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[Weather] Daytime high to reach 35 C
Temperatures on Monday are expected to rise to 35 degrees Celsius in Korea, recording the hottest day this year. People are advised to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and take breaks in the shade while outside. (Yonhap)The Korea Meteorological Administration has issued heat wave warnings in North Gyeongsang Province areas including Daegu, Gyeongsan and Gyeongju, while heat wave advisories were in effect in most regions across the country as of 10 a.m. The scorching weather, however, is ex
Social Affairs June 25, 2018
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[Weather] Heat wave advisories go into effect Friday
As Friday will be the hottest day of summer this year, the weather agency advised residents in Korea to be prepared for the scorching sun. Daytime highs are expected to surpass 33 degrees Celsius in some regions of the country. The Korea Meteorological Administration had issued heat wave advisories for some parts of Gangwon Province and Gyeongsang Province as of 4 a.m. (Yonhap)The temperature in Seoul will rise to 31 C in the daytime, while highs are expected to range from 27 C to 33 C across th
Social Affairs June 22, 2018
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[Trending] K-pop star sparks ‘cow intestines’ craze in Korea
Cow intestines, or gopchang, have always been favored by Korean drinkers, but the popularity of the dish is soaring throughout the country these days. Many local gopchang restaurants are packed with customers every night, and some eateries are even temporarily shutting down due to an inadequate supply of gopchang nationwide. Mamamoo`s Hwasa eats gopchang on the MBC show "I Live Alone." (MBC)At the center of the craze is Hwasa of K-pop group Mamamoo. The 22-year-old diva recently ate mouthwaterin
Culture June 21, 2018
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[Photo News] Red Devils get ready for the big match
The South Korean national soccer team is set to square off against Sweden on Monday at 9 p.m., and Korean fans, or “Red Devils” as they call themselves, are gearing up for the big match.Fans have already gathered at Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, where the game will take place. As world soccer governing body FIFA holds a fan festival in the city, World Cup fans flood the streets to cheer on their favorite teams. Meanwhile, a large outdoor screen was installed at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul to greet lo
Soccer June 18, 2018
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Where to go for watching S. Korea-Sweden match
The World Cup season is here again, and South Koreans are gearing up to cheer for the national football team ahead of the big match against Sweden which kicks off Monday at 9 p.m.South Korean football fans are well known for their distinctive street cheering culture, which features red clothing and cheerful songs. (Yonhap)The most significant street cheering event is expected to take place in Gwanghwamun Square, where a 500-inch screen has been installed to livestream the football game. Local me
Soccer June 18, 2018
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[Trending] Korean guy studying alone creates a huge following on YouTube
A handsome Korean man is livestreaming what he does all day: study alone. Nothing special, except for the incredible reaction his videos generate among Korean audiences.YouTube creator "Bot-No-Jam" (YouTube)The mysterious YouTube creator, who is said to prepare for a state exam to become a police officer, has been regularly livestreaming footage of him studying since April this year. Sitting on a chair and reading a book, he rarely moves, speaks, or expresses any emotion during the 6-hour live t
Culture June 17, 2018
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[Weather] Expect more hot weather on Sunday
Cloudy skies are expected to be seen nationwide in Korea on Sunday, but the temperatures will remain high during the day. The daytime high in Seoul will reach 28 degrees Celsius in Seoul, 25 C in Incheon, 26 C in Busan, 29 C in Chuncheon, Daejeon, Daegu and Gwangju.The temperatures are expected to rise on Monday, the Korea Meteorological Administration said. (Yonhap)As strong ultraviolet rays are forecast in most regions of the country, people are advised to wear a hat, sunglasses and long-sleev
Social Affairs June 17, 2018
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[Weekender] Retro is back, again
After years of interior design trends dominated by white walls and industrial features, a more homely retro style is emerging as a new interior style in Korea. Retro-themed cafes and restaurants are springing up in Seoul’s stylish neighborhoods, including Ikseon-dong, Mangwon-dong and Seongsu-dong. As the retro-themed shops become known as so-called “Instagram-worthy” spots, customers flock to the areas to take pictures and feel the trendy atmosphere.The interior of coffee shop Jahn (Park Ju-you
Arts & Design June 15, 2018
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[Photo News] South Koreans at the polls for June 13 local elections
As local elections kicked off at 6 a.m. Wednesday, South Koreans flocked to 14,124 polling centers nationwide. Voting runs through 6 p.m.As of 10 a.m., 11.5 percent of 42.9 million eligible voters had cast their vote, according to the National Election Commission.Polling centers were installed in various venues across the country, including gymnasiums, an indoor baseball training center, wedding halls, parking lots and banks. A total of 4,016 local administrative, legislative and educational pos
Social Affairs June 13, 2018
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[Video] Small bookstores draw book lovers with specialty-driven curation
Lee Hyun-min, 31, frequents a small bookstore Mystery Union whenever he feels like reading a spine-chilling thriller book. “The store is small and hard to find, but I bet almost every mystery lover in Korea would know this place,” Lee told The Korea Herald.Just like Lee, a growing number of Koreans are hunting for books at small yet specialized bookstores.While large bookstores continue to dominate the market, small players are discovering their own profitable niche. Poetry bookstore `Wit n Cyn
Culture June 6, 2018
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[Video] ‘Creamart’ takes latte art to a whole new level
A boy who fell in love with coffee first encountered a job called “barista” when he was 18. His hometown Sangju, a remote city located in North Gyeongsang Province, had no proper cafe at the time. By roasting coffee beans on frying pan in a kitchen and making a coffee machine on his own, he took it step-by-step to become the coffee expert. The boy, South Korean barista Lee Kang-bin, is now on a roll in the nation’s coffee scene. Lee now runs his cafe located in downtown Seoul, where he has been
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