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Korea: skincare face mask heaven
Reme+G face masks contain a special cotton stick that exfoliates the dead skin cells off the face. Made by Ancors, this product 'tightens' the...
Korea, Comoros boost poultry cooperation
Korea and Comoros, an island nation off the eastern coast of Africa, have joined forces to enhance bilateral cooperation on the poultry farming business.
The...
Korean travel now worry-free
Visitors take photos of pop group action figures and some of the clothes worn by the group Girls’ Generation, at SM...
Visit a farm, meet the animals this summer
There is a range of wildlife species that exist around the world. Livestock, in particular, is the key to human survival. Amid rapid urbanization,...
Korea celebrates 62nd anniversary of armistice
Korean War veterans and students from countries that participated in the war crowd Seoul Olympic Park on July 27 to celebrate the 62nd anniversary...
Young biologist wins first place
One of four students came in fifth place in the 26th International Biology Olympiad, an eight-day contest that ran from July 12 to 20...
Soju, Korea’s representative liquor
Soju is a popular local spirit that has comforted people's hearts for many years. No matter whether people feel happy or sad, it has...
Mussel adhesive minimizes post-operation scars
Surgical thread and medical adhesives used to close wounds can now be replaced with a breakthrough adhesive made from mussel proteins.
A recent study has...
World Leaders’ Conservation Forum discusses harmony between humans, nature
Titled as "Nature: a Path to Peace and Coexistence," the 2015 World Leaders' Conservation Forum took place from July 7 through to 9 on...
Spend your summer at the river
One of the most mentioned things about the merits of living in Seoul, by both Koreans and non-Koreans alike, is the Hangang River that...
Travel back to ancient Seoul
Tourists enjoy a reenactment of a royal procession at Gwanghawmun Square (top) and at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul.
Some of the major tourist spots across...
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...