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Teens from snowless nations participate in Dream Program
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11933 | Feb 19, 2013 |
Over 100 teenagers from snowless countries got the chance to hone their skills in Olympic winter sports through the Dream Program. Some 163 teenagers from 39 counties were invited to Korea for 13 da...
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Dynamic Duo, SHINee roll across the Americas
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11931 | Apr 14, 2014 |
K-pop is rocking both American continents. On March 27, fans went crazy for hip-hop team Dynamic Duo as their music rocked the Millennium Stage at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing A...
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Ceremony held to mark the return of royal books from France
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11907 | Jun 14, 2011 |
To mark the return of the last of the Oegyujanggak royal archive books from France, a traditional court banquet was held on June 11 at Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul. The large-scale royal ceremony wa...
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The 11th Seoul Performing Arts Festival (SPAF)
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11892 | Oct 17, 2012 |
Every year, the Seoul Performing Arts
Festival (SPAF) creates a buzz among the public and the media by
introducing major international and domestic contemporary performances
encompassing theater, dance...
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The 9th Great Mountains Music Festival & School
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11688 | Jul 30, 2012 |
The annual Great Mountains International
Music Festival & School led by violinist Chung Kyung-wha takes place
for two weeks at the Alpensia Concert Hall, bringing globally acclaimed
musicians, music ...
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2011 4th Flea Markets
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11621 | Jun 21, 2011 |
The Seoul Global Center presents The Foreigners’ Flea Market for expanding exchanges between the foreign residents and Seoul citizens. We invite you to come and join us in this spirit of sharin...
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Andong Mask Festival
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11450 | Sep 14, 2012 |
Korea’s traditional maskdances featured in
Andong Mask Festival are an important part of Korea’s heritage. In
particular, the Byeolsingut Talnori dance, designated as...
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All eyes on Korean-made games in San Francisco
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11343 | Apr 02, 2014 |
Attention is turning to Korea’s video game technology. The Game
Developers Conference (GDC), one of the world’s biggest video
game-themed events, was held in San Francisco, California, from March ...
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India culture industry eyes Korea
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11313 | Apr 08, 2013 |
The Korean wave has proven its potential in India. A total of 126 business meetings took place between twelve Korean firms, including CJ Entertainment and KBS Media, and 50 Indian companies, accor...
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11th Seoul Design Festival 2012
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11310 | Dec 12, 2012 |
Since it's initiation in 2002, the Seoul Design Festival has seen 60,000 visitors each year. With a focus on the designers, themselves this year's event showcases up-coming/young designers, inbound for...
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Wirelessly recharged electric bus rolls out
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11292 | Aug 14, 2013 |
A new model of electric bus made its maiden voyage on the road in Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province) on August 6. Powered through wireless recharging, this new electric bus operates with...
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Restored gate to be returned to the public after five years
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11260 | May 07, 2013 |
The blackened surface of Sungnyemun gate’s wooden pillars recalls the tragic fire caused by arson five years ago. Now the fresh scent and vivid colors of the restored paint of the gate show the past...
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Korea lends helping hand to typhoon-ravaged Philippines
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11231 | Nov 13, 2013 |
The Korean government will offer USD 5 million in relief aid to the Philippines after the recent devastation caused by super typhoon Haiyan. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) also said it ...
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First signs of spring across the peninsula
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11198 | Feb 10, 2014 |
Spring has come early this year. The Korea Forest Service (KFS) announced on January 19 that the yellow wintersweet flower (Chimonanthus praecox L. Meratia Loises) has begun to bloom in Jinju, in t...
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Incheon Airport Winter Season Performance
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11089 | Dec 18, 2012 |
The Incheon International Airport will be holding a series of musical
performances during the holiday season. On the first day, under the theme of
'Sharing', the concert will consist of a child...
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Summer arrives in Korea
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11002 | Jun 04, 2013 |
The temperature in Seoul hits 28 degrees on May 31, heralding the onset of summer ahead of the first weekend in June. Seoul residents will have sunny or cloudy days without rain for the first week ...
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Gwanghwamoon International Art Festival begins on May 26
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10997 | May 26, 2011 |
A selection of artworks featured at the festival
(courtesy of the Organizing Committee of the 7th Gwanghwamoon International Art
Festival) This year’s Gwanghwamoon
International Art Festival (GIAF) ...
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Visitors still flocking to Korea
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10992 | Apr 30, 2013 |
“Left South Korea after an interesting trip. Always impressed with their resolve when faced with adversity. Great people,” tweeted Richard Engel, NBC News chief foreign correspondent on April ...
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Paju Folk Festival 2012
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10986 | Sep 03, 2012 |
This annual folk festival proved its
popularity at its inaugural event last year. This year’s line-up
includes world-class folk musicians from Korea and abroad includ...
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Summer Wave Festival
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10986 | Jul 02, 2012 |
Caribbean Bay, the world’s largest indoor
and outdoor water park, will unveil a massive celebration of water,
waves, and music on July 14 and 15. At the top of the lineup are
Ludacris, M-Flo, and...
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