Interview #1: Global pop group Now United unites world through music
By Hahm Hee-eun
Photos = Kim Sunjoo
Video = Choi Tae-soon
Seoul | July 18, 2018
“Different people from all around the world unite through music. Nothing can be more amazing...
Traditional paper Hanji uses Louvre and care in restoring cultural assets
Kim Minjung, a key figure in the restoration of cultural properties at the Louvre in France using the traditional paper Hanji, on July 13...
Guidebook shows various facets of Korea
When thinking about Korea, many people come up with images such as royal palaces, Hanbok and other traditional outfits, kimchi or pop music. A...
[People of Wonderland ④] COVID-19 survivor donates to help COVID-19 fight
The video "Korea, Wonderland?" posted on March 17 on Korea.net's YouTube channel attracted more than a million views four days after it was posted....
What makes contest winners fall in love with Korea
The “Talk! Talk! Korea 2015” contest run by the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) gathered together thoughts and feelings about Korea and all...
Return of pop legend
Pictured is Jo Yong-pil during his 2013 'Hello' tour, held in celebration of the 45th anniversary of his debut album.
A special album of legend...
Blacksmith in small provincial town sells hit tool on Amazon.com
By Min Yea-Ji and Kim Hwaya
Photos & videos = Min Yea-Ji
Yeongju | April 11, 2019
A conventional Korean farming tool made by a blacksmith in a small provincial town...
Driving force behind successful PyeongChang Games
Song Hyeon-jun drives the free shuttle bus No. TS22 that runs between Gangneung Station and the Olympic Park during the PyeongChang Winter Games, in...
Korean cuisine ideal for healthy eaters worldwide
'Korean food is good for your health, and knowledge of this is spreading around the globe," says Director Yoon Sook-ja of the Institute of...
‘Living in a divided nation made me write’: German author
Jenny Erpenbeck, a German writer who won the main award of the fifth Lee Hochul Literary Prize for Peace, on Nov. 25 gives her acceptance...
Photo exhibit ‘Holywood’ portrays life in LA
“Please write me a letter when you get to Naseong.”
This is part of the lyrics of the song “When You Go To Naseong” (1979)...
Interview #2: Global pop group ‘Now United’ talks about Korea
Seven members of the pop group Now United’ pose for a photo in a studio in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on July 12.
By Hahm Hee-eun
Photos = Kim Sunjoo
Video...
‘Museums tell story of humankind through history, culture’
Stone blades from the Neolithic Era, stone arrowheads from the Bronze Age, stainless steel spoons, hwatu gambling cards and even blue jeans worn by...
Slovak athlete gets four golds in PyeongChang
Henrieta Farkasova (left) and her guide runner, Natalia Subrtova, who won four gold medals in the women's visually impaired alpine skiing competition, pose for...
Young entrepreneur bridges Korea, Azerbaijan with food
Khalilzade Nihat, a 25-year-old Azerbaijani, recently opened a restaurant specializing in traditional Azerbaijani cuisine, the first of its kind in Seoul. He smiles as...
Wild grape wine Meoru de Seo beloved by connoisseurs
Wine can be said to be the fruit of Western civilization. Its origins can be traced back to times when people processed wild grapes...
Nobel winner hails Hallyu’s impact on Middle Eastern women
Iranian lawyer Shirin Ebadi, who in 2003 became the first Muslim woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, on the...
Graffiti artist presents alternative images of famous activists through works
Graffiti artist Leodav on Feb. 18 explains what initially made him draw Korean independence fighters during an interview with Korea.net at the Independence Hall...
‘Common trait in Korean-Danish cooperation is innovation’
By Yoon Sojung and Yoon SeungjinPhotos = Jeon HanVideo = Jeon Han and Lee Jun Young
Danish Ambassador to...
‘Korean-German cooperation could bring 2nd economic miracle’
German Ambassador to Korea Georg Schmidt on Feb. 13 in an interview with Korea.net at the Germany Embassy in...
