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Mountain village goes high tech
A farming village nestled along the slopes of Jirisan Mountain in Cheonghak-dong, Hadong-gun County, Gyeongsangnam-do Province (South Gyeongsang Province), has transformed itself into an...
People who love Korea more than Koreans do (1)
Thirteen groups of university students from around the world were brought together in Korea for a series of presentations and discussions about Korean art,...
Tropical, rare birds visit Korea
Starting several years ago, endangered and rare birds have been found in Korea, perhaps due to higher temperatures caused by global warming. These birds...
People who love Korea more than Koreans do(2)
This is a follow-up article to a series of interviews with the contestants in the 2015 “Exploring Korean Humanities Together” competition...
High-tech vacuum cleaner helps to stay healthy
People who suffer from rhinitis, asthma, eczema or any allergy need to take extra care to remove house dust and mites. This is because...
Baekje castles, palaces reborn as World Heritage sites
The relics and ruins of the Baekje Kingdom (18 B.C.-A.D. 660) have now been enlisted as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
The decision on the designation...
Youth games Gwangju Universiade opens
The 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade, a festival for student athletes from around the world, kicked off in Gwangju on July 3.
Over 13,000 athletes from...
Nine nations enter athletes’ village in Gwangju
Nine more countries, including Korea, have taken part in a ceremony to mark their admission into the athletes' village at the 2015 Gwangju Summer...
70 years of history seen through life of common people
A special exhibition will highlight modern Korean history by telling the stories of common people's lives in celebration of the 70th anniversary of Korean...
Perioe toothpaste helps manage oral health
Since its launch in 1981, Perioe toothpaste has enjoyed strong sales. Its range of toothpastes feature products that have special functions that cover not...
Insect cosmetics, medicine comes to market
The Rural Development Administration (RDA) has developed a breakthrough technology that can manufacture cosmetics and medicines based on substances found in bugs.
The organization successfully...
Beaches cool the summer heat wave
The entire nation has been plunged into the midst of summer, with daytime temperatures in Seoul on June 10 reaching 34.9 degrees Celsius.
Due to...
Dooly comes to life with dedicated museum
Kim Soo-jung, creator of 'Dooly, the Little Dinosaur,' poses for a photo in front of a larger-than-life caricature of himself at the Dooly Museum.
Dooly...
‘We are responsible for winning and will do so with pride’
Athletes and staff of Team Korea pose for a photo during the team's official launch ceremony on June 25 as they head off for...
‘We’ll never forget sacrifices of Korean War veterans’
The entrance to the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul is adorned with the flags of the 16 nations that took part as U.N....
Traces of ancient life seen through relics
An ongoing exhibit of artifacts and ruins found in the Jeolla provinces allows us a peek into ancient history.
The "New Discovery in Excavation Sites...
ICT firms advance into Europe
Korean companies involved in information and communications technology (ICT) have wowed Londoners at a recent convention.
On June 16, the “2015 K-Global@London” event brought together...
Mushroom farming benefits from science
Producing mushrooms using the bottle cultivation method, each species of mushroom requires its own specific level of moisture and its own culture size. Researchers...
Enjoy the seasons with flower festivals
Irises are in full bloom near the pavilion in the Garden of Morning Calm.
Peonies, hydrangeas, lilies and irises.
Naming a few of them makes everyone...
300 years of Joseon royal tombs at a glance: Seooreung
The Joseon royal tombs include the tombs of royal family members throughout the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). These tombs were listed as UNESCO World Heritage...