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Must-have item for the summer: Shinil electric fan
Shinil Industrial has received recognition for its electric fans and for the quality of its products. The key to the company's...
Shanhai Pass defines boundary between Korean and Chinese history
"The Old Dragon's Head (Lao Long Tou, 老龙头) is the easternmost end of the Great Wall (長城)."
It is located in Qinhuangdao City (秦皇島市), Hebei...
Women’s lives in the Joseon court
The formal red wonsam dress, the hongwonsam, was worn by the crown princess during various Joseon court ceremonies. The photo shows the dress worn...
Enjoy taste, aroma of quality beans with cupped coffee
Cupped coffee from Maeil Dairies-- Café Latte and Baristar -- reflects the wide tastes of coffee and tea consumers.
Emperor Gojong (1852-1919)...
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...
World’s students build sense of unity at Gwangju Universiade
The closing ceremony of the 2015 Gwangju Summer Universiade is held at the main stadium in Gwangju on July 14.
The youth sports festival of...
Escape the heat wave with Korail
Summer has officially begun, as the scorching sun and sweltering heat drains people of their energy and causes them to sweat, even if standing...
Apartments evolve with information technology
When apartment residents park in their parking spot, an elevator will automatically arrive and wait for them. When they head out afterward, a mirror...
New park invites visitors to world of insects
Children play with pupae and caterpillars at the Insect Park that opened its doors on July 10 in Wanju-gun County, Jeollabuk-do Province.
The kingdom of...
1.74 mil. non-Koreans live in Korea
The number of non-Koreans living in Korea now exceeds 1.74 million people.
By traditional Korean standards, this number is quite high, around 3.39 percent of...
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...