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Wirelessly recharged electric bus rolls out
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14495 | Aug 14, 2013 |
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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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UN chief stresses passion, compassion for Korean youths
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14474 | Aug 27, 2013 |
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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon became a source of inspiration for Korean students at a meeting he had in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong Province). The UN chief gave a special lecture ...
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Chuseok holidays filled with cultural delights
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14468 | Sep 17, 2013 |
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During the Chuseok holiday, a variety of events catering to people of all ages are taking place at palaces, museums, and royal tombs around the country. Various performances and participatory events open ...
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Summer arrives in Korea
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14453 | Jun 04, 2013 |
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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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Restored gate to be returned to the public after five years
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14438 | May 07, 2013 |
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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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New high speed railway launched to win customer satisfaction
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14307 | Dec 16, 2016 |
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The new Super Rapid Train (SRT) was launched on Dec. 8. The new train route connects Suseo Station in southern Seoul, Daejeon, Busan and Mokpo. The launch means that the SRT and Korean Train...
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Incheon Airport Winter Season Performance
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14278 | Dec 18, 2012 |
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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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Korean-born diva sweeps Down Under
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14230 | Nov 04, 2013 |
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When a petite Asian woman with no makeup stood up in front of the judges, she didn’t receive much attention at first. When asked by judges, "What can we expect from you?" she answered, "Awesome sin...
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Andong Mask Festival
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14217 | Sep 14, 2012 |
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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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Korea lends helping hand to typhoon-ravaged Philippines
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14144 | Nov 13, 2013 |
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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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Visitors still flocking to Korea
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14139 | Apr 30, 2013 |
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“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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Gwanghwamoon International Art Festival begins on May 26
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14134 | May 26, 2011 |
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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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Korea tops global IT competitiveness 2012: ITU
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14091 | Oct 16, 2013 |
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Korea topped the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Index (IDI), as compiled by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), for the third year running. The ITU ranks ...
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11th Seoul Design Festival 2012
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14067 | Dec 12, 2012 |
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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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Special Exhibition: Daily Lives of Our Recent Past, 1970s-1980s
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14024 | Aug 31, 2012 |
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This special exhibition was made possible
by Takumi Fujimoto, a Japanese photographer who donated more than 46,000
photos that show Korea in the ‘70s and ‘80s. The monochrome photography
tells you h...
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The Best under Heaven, the Celadons of Korea
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14017 | Nov 16, 2012 |
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The National Museum of Korea is holding the second largest Goryeo Dynasty celadon exhibit since the first exhibit in 1989. The 2012 Special Exhibition “The Best under Heaven, the Celadons of ...
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Check out K-fashion at Dongdaemun fashion show
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13979 | Aug 27, 2013 |
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The stereotype that all fashion shows are only for expensive brands will be broken at a new style of fashion show in Dongdaemun, the spot well-known for shopping among fashionistas. The Ministry of...
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Paju Folk Festival 2012
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13976 | Sep 03, 2012 |
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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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Postal workers serve elderly living alone across the country
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13944 | Dec 16, 2013 |
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A postal worker found an 80-year-old lady unconscious lying on the street and saved her life while she was delivering the mail in Muju, Jeollabuk-do (North Jeolla Province). In Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do (...
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Summer Wave Festival
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13931 | Jul 02, 2012 |
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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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