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Korea’s first maglev train launches in Incheon
Korea's first maglev train begins operations on Feb. 3. This is only the world's second successful commercialization of an independently-developed maglev train.
A maglev commuter...
Hanji hits Frankfurt fair
Hanji, Korea's traditional hand-made mulberry paper, was on exhibit for European audiences in Germany this year for the third consecutive year.
The Korea Crafts &...
Online comic strips bring Korea, France closer
The 43rd Angouleme International Comics Festival showcases some Korean online comic strips from Jan. 28 to 31.
About 400 kilometers southwest of Paris, Angouleme has...
Two triathletes aim for Rio
"We engage in competition under the spirit of Su-Sa-Bul-Pae (수사불패, 雖死不敗)," they said, referring to the four-character slogan that translates as, "I may die,...
Great pianists play every piece with care: Seong-jin Cho
“My life is just beginning.”
Pianist Seong-jin Cho, who turns 22 this year, returned to his home country on Feb. 1. This is the first...
Forest of Wisdom builds new reading paradigm
Paju's Forest of Wisdom greets visitors with 8-meter shelves stacked with books donated by Korean scholars, intellectuals and specialists from a variety of fields.
"Eight...
Stay overnight with books in a ‘home for paper’
The Jijihyang hotel provides Author Rooms where guests can not only read the books stacked on the shelves, but can also be inspired by...
Joseon royal procedural records now available online
Many parts of the Uigwe, a collection of royal protocol guidelines covering a wide range of royal occasions and which were kept at the...
Jincheon to house Olympic training center
Sports in Korea are supported by two broad pillars: sports for the common person and then elite sports.
As sports for everyone are directly connected...
Korean recipes: Goldongban bibimbap
Bibimbap is one of the most popular Korean dishes enjoyed by non-Koreans. Depending on what ingredients you add and how you mix it, you...
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)...
Korean cosmetics capture consumers worldwide
Visitors to Missha’s newly-opened shop in Barcelona, Spain, last October look around and to try the cosmetics on offer there. Reflecting the strong interest...
Gov’t pushes innovation through child protection, disaster response
In order to become a more innovative nation, the government has announced its plans to concentrate on protecting children, on general safety, on fighting...
Korean kitchenware goes local to win success
Poong Nyun’s diamond-coated frying pans are 26 centimeters in diameter, the ideal size to make naan. This product has won favorable responses from Indian...
Korea preps for PyeongChang 2018
International Ski Federation (FIS) technical expert Guenter Hujara (left) visits the Jeongseon Alpine Centre on Jan. 22 to inspect facilities that will be used...
Exhibition traces history of Balhae, Goryeo
Journey back through time at a special exhibition currently underway in Seoul and retrace the ancient history of two long-ago Korean kingdoms: Balhae (A.D....
Korea, ASEAN discuss measures to boost tourism
Korea and the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) have discussed ways to expand cooperation in the tourism sector.
Ministers and vice ministers from ten...
Report on royal Joseon tombs now completely published
A comprehensive academic report on Joseon royal tombs, designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites, has now been fully published.
The report, published serially in nine...
Korea shares water management know-how with world
Indonesia, Peru, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Pakistan and Algeria. All these countries are cooperation partners with Korea on water resource management projects, sharing in Korea’s expertise...
Myeoncheon Dugyeonju brings taste, fragrance of azaleas
Dugyeonju, a liquor made from azaleas, is a local delicacy that represents the town of Myeoncheon-myeon in Dangjin-gun County, Chungcheongnam-do Province.
In the spring, pink...