Korea’s best bicycle paths
As we enter the final stretches of autumn, people seeking adventure might like to hop on their bicycles and take advantage of the sunlit, breezy afternoons while they last.
A few months back, the Ministry of the Interior announced its top 100 most-beautiful bicycle trails...
Seoul exudes last-minute autumn vibes
Hikers take a stroll during their lunch break on Nov. 16 around Samcheong Park, colored in yellow and red with its autumn leaves. The trail starts at the Changuimun Gate, one of the eight gates of the fortress wall that surrounded Joseon-era Seoul, runs...
Gwanak-gu District small libraries win UN praise
The minilibraries of Gwanak-gu District come into the spotlight during the first UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities conference. Gwanak-gu District Mayor Yoo Jong-pil (seated, second from right) attends the conference in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, on Nov. 15 and 16.
The first UNESCO Global...
Chimsil wetlands recognized as wetland protection zone
The Chimsil wetlands, found along the Seomjingang River in Gokseong-gun County, Jeollanam-do Province, are best-known for its misty landscapes at the break of dawn.
The Seomjingang River's Chimsil Wetlands (섬진강 침실습지), known for their misty landscapes at daybreak and stunning scenery at sundown, have been...
2016 Korean Culture Festival hits Nigeria
Visitors have fun in traditional Hanbok attire before the opening ceremony for the 2016 Korean Film Festival, part of the 2016 Korean Culture Festival, in Abuja on Nov. 8.
The Korean Embassy in Nigeria, alongside the Korean Cultural Center in Nigeria, co-hosted the 2016 Korean...
Content, technology convergence for ‘a better tomorrow’
Dennis Hwang, master art director for 'Pokemon Go' at Niantic, Inc., gives the keynote speech at the 2016 Next Content Conference, at the COEX exhibition center in Seoul on Nov. 15.
"It has the power to change the world for the better."
This is the how...
Meeting Korea’s past, present through historical records
A mother and her baby pose for a photo during a 1959 contest to choose the healthiest baby. As many people weren't well-off at the time, raising a 'perfect' baby was the envy of many.
Contests to choose a healthiest baby. Ticket attendants on the...
Explore historical sites through VR
Visitors to the Government 3.0 Fair & Global Forum 2016 enjoy the royal Joseon tombs through VR on Nov. 9. The fair is held at the BEXCO convention center in Busan.
The royal Joseon tombs, the Manwoldae (만월대, 滿月臺) royal Goryeo palaces: all of these...
Online tourist complaint site expands services
The government reopened its Tourist Complaint Center on Nov. 7. People who wish to make a complaint can register their complaint at the website using either a desktop or a smartphone.
The government reopened its Tourist Complaint Center on Nov. 7 (www.touristcomplaint.or.kr), upgrading and expanding...
Millet proven to have anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory properties
Studies show that a certain type of millet, Echinochloa frumentacea, has anti-diabetic and anti-inflammatory properties. Pictured is a new variety of this millet, borajik millet (보라직), that can be harvested in just 85 days.
Studies have proven that a certain type of millet, Echinochloa frumentacea...
Between the fall and the winter
The Yongsan Family Park in Seoul shows off its autumn foliage. A parkgoer enjoys a stroll with their dog on the morning on Nov. 11.
Korea is now between the end of autumn and the beginning of winter. The mercury in Seoul has already dropped...
1,400-year-old Baekje roof tiles revealed to public
A set of Baekje decorative roof tiles, or chimi (치미, 鴟尾), discovered in Buyeo, Chungcheongnam-do Province, was revealed to the public for the first time at the National Palace Museum of Korea on Nov. 3.
The ancient tiles were found on the site of the...
IT industry seeks new opportunities in Silicon Valley
The Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning hosted the 2016 K-global@Silicon Valley conference in Santa Clara, CA, on Nov. 2 and 3. The event is aimed at helping small and medium-sized Korean venture firms and startups from across the IT industry expand their...
Test events add final polish to Pyeongchang
With about 15 months to go before the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games open in February 2018, a series of test events will give us a taste of the passion that will erupt across Gangwon-do Province during the next Winter Olympics.
A total...
Exploring Seongnyugul, the limestone caves of Uljin
Though it's not often talked about, Korea has some interesting caverns that are open to the public. One of those is the Seongnyu Cave (성류굴), also known as the Jangcheon Cave, which is located in the heart of Uljin, a quiet yet beautiful town...
Korea hosts world heritage conference
Ambassador for Public Diplomacy Cho Hyun-dong delivers the opening speech at the International Conference on World heritage Interpretation, in Seoul on Nov. 2. Ambassador Cho emphasized the importance of properly interpreting world heritage.
Experts on cultural heritage from around the globe gathered in Seoul to...
Korea joins Committee on Earth Observation Satellites
Members of the Committee on Earth Observation Satellites gather for the 30th CEOS General Assembly, in Australia on Nov. 2.
The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) has been officially recognized as a world-class entity in terms of earth observation satellites.
On Nov. 2, the national weather service...
Korea-OECD seminar debates future of education
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Korea's membership of the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), education experts convened in Seoul to discuss the present and future of Korea's educational policies.
On Nov. 1, the Ministry of Education hosted the 2016 Korea-OECD International...
Ipdong, the beginning of winter
Ipdong (입동, 立冬), or the "Onset of Winter," falls on Monday, Nov. 7, this year. It marks the beginning of the ninth of 24 solar terms throughout the year. Ipdong generally falls on Nov. 7 or 8 on the Gregorian calendar, and always during...
170,000 government publications now available online
The National Archives of Korea, part of the Ministry of the Interior, released 170,000 government publications online on Nov. 3. For easier searching, the records are organized by title, publication date, type and publishing organization.
A range of government publications produced between 1953 and 2014...
