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Where the sky and the sea are open to the world
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2523 | Feb 20, 2012 |
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The largest port city on the west coast of Korea, Incheon is home to Incheon Port, which was the first port in Korea to open to Western nations, the Street of Culture on Wolmido Island,...
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Ringing in the Year of the Black Dragon
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2531 | Jan 25, 2012 |
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The New Year is almost upon us. But wait, didn’t we just ring in 2012 a couple weeks ago? How can it be New Year again so soon? The answer is that Korea has two calendar systems, one governed by ...
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2013 Culture Tourism Festivals of Korea list released
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2547 | Jan 09, 2013 |
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A total of 42 festivals have been designated as 2013 Culture Tourism Festivals by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The selection is based on the results of on-the-spot assessments and expert...
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2012 Goesan Red Pepper Festival
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2582 | Aug 27, 2012 |
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The Goesan Red Pepper Festival is held
during harvest season to promote the excellence of peppers grown in
Goesan, a major production area of Korea. The festival has numerous
programs, including p...
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October full of cultural events and festivities
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2583 | Oct 09, 2012 |
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Fall in Korea is characterized by pleasant weather with clear skies and
abundant foods from a bountiful harvest. There is even an old saying
that autumn is the season when the sky is high and horses g...
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2012 Mime Festival
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2585 | May 18, 2012 |
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UN recognizes Korea’s Enterprise Architecture
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2593 | May 21, 2013 |
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Korea’s e-government systems continue to earn international acclaim in public services delivery. Korea-made Enterprise Architecture (EA) came away a winner at this year’s UN Public Service Awards EA ...
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Seoul Lantern Festival 2012
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2602 | Nov 02, 2012 |
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At Culture Station Seoul 284, art from across Asia
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2652 | Aug 02, 2012 |
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A modern Byzantine style of architecture with a unique domed roof and
red bricks was constructed at the heart of the capital city, Seoul, in
1925 under the name of Gyeongsung Station. At that ti...
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Fantasy, horror, and thrills galore at Bucheon
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2696 | Jul 20, 2012 |
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Poster of the 16th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (photo courtesy of PiFan) The Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival (PiFan) began in 1997 in Bucheon, a metropolitan city in...
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The 16th Seoul International Cartoon & Animation Festival
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2707 | Jun 26, 2012 |
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Hadong Wild Tea Culture Festival
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2710 | May 02, 2012 |
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In search of Korea’s traditional tea culture
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2729 | Oct 19, 2012 |
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With temperatures continuing to drop and trees beginning to show the richer, redder hues of autumn,
few things are more inviting than a steaming cup of tea. Whether
needing a quick defense on unex...
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New Full Moon Day
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2916 | Feb 03, 2012 |
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The Moon has a special meaning for Korean people. A symbol of prosperity and good fortune, the Moon has long influenced life patterns and lifestyles in Korea. In traditional communities wh...
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Jeonju International Sori Festival
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2982 | Sep 06, 2012 |
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Jeonju International Sori Festival is a
global music festival centered on Korean vocals and music. It is a top
performing arts festival where exquisite Korean and global music are
brought together. Th...
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Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival
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3028 | Mar 07, 2012 |
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The 15th Yeongdeok Snow Crab Festival is slated for this month. On March 8-12, the seashore of Yeongdeok, South Gyeongsang Province will attract throngs of crowds with swarms of crabs.
Gangg...
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Royal palaces offer autumn leaves, culture, and self-reflection
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3056 | Oct 26, 2011 |
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- In time for the annual tints of autumn foliage colors, two royal palaces in Seoul are encouraging visitors to slow down their pace and take a culturally-rich self-reflective journey. Starting on Octob...
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Celebrating the newly recognized
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3069 | Jan 09, 2012 |
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UNESCO officially designated three forms of Korean traditional culture as items of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in late 2011. Each addition marked a special significance in Korean history: t...
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Korea welcomes ten millionth visitor
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3079 | Nov 27, 2012 |
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This year saw landmark accomplishments for Korea in the sectors of global finance and international diplomacy as well as the domestic and overseas entertainment industries. Last week, with a little over ...
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Gwangyang Maehwa Festival
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3161 | Mar 16, 2012 |
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As the representative festival of South Jeolla Province, the Maehwa Festival attracts more than a million visitors during the month-long festival period. This year, the International Maesil Symposi...
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