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188 Beaches cool the summer heat wave imagefile 6125 Jul 01, 2015 17:50
The entire nation has been plunged into the midst of summer, with daytime temperatures in Seoul on June 10 reaching 34.9 degrees Celsius. Due to this earlier-than-expected heat wave, beaches across...  
187 OKCAT: Seoul's attraction, Sunyudo (Sunyu Island) imagefile 6429 Jun 19, 2015 16:58
OKCAT: Seoul's attraction, Sunyudo (Sunyu Island) OKCAT: I'll introduce you to a place where you can see all of Seoul at once and see the sunrise! BF: I think I know~ OKCAT: Um, this is Seon...  
186 The Scenic Mukho Lighthouse imagefile 5440 Jun 15, 2015 11:17
Firstly some brief history about Mukho Lighthouse. It is guarding the ships & boats since June 8, 1963. Mukho port was opened in August 1941 for fishing & trading coal. Streets where quiet empty &...  
185 Daegwallyeong's Sheep Farm imagefile 7450 Jun 11, 2015 16:29
You often see this place in Korean dramas and movies and you tell yourself that you must go there when you visit Korea. On a trip to Pyeongchang, the site of the Winter Olympics 2018, I made ...  
184 Researchers restore ancient smelting technology imagefile 5686 Jun 03, 2015 10:18
Iron smelting was one of the most important skills held by ancient civilizations, and efforts to restore such methods are currently underway in Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong Province). On May 2...  
183 Hallyu (Korean Wave) imagefile 9021 May 06, 2015 11:55
Hallyu (Korean Wave) A term now widely used to refer to the popularity of Korean entertainment and culture across Asia and other parts of the world, Hallyu or the “Korean Wave” first appeared d...  
182 Hampyeong Butterfly Festival imagefile 5704 Apr 30, 2015 13:59
The Hampyeong Butterfly Festival offers visitors the opportunity to get a closer look at ecology, in particular the region’s butterflies. During the festival period, the whole town of Hampyeong is...  
181 Books for all unfolds in Incheon imagefile 5610 Apr 27, 2015 09:38
Incheon has been designated as the 2015 World Book Capital by UNESCO, bringing with it many exciting events for book lovers. The Korean port city will host a variety of book-related events for ...  
180 Marine city sparkles at night imagefile 6206 Mar 23, 2015 14:27
The beautiful nightscape over the dark ocean of Haeundae has recently become increasingly popular online, showing up more and more on people's social media profiles, such as Facebook, Instagram and Twit...  
179 Namhae-gun County, a treasure trove of delights imagefile 7106 Mar 05, 2015 14:39
There is a remote pair of distant islands located in the middle of the southern edge of the Korean Peninsula: Namhaedo Island and Changseondo Island. Together, they comprise Namhae-gun County, a sma...  
178 Celebrate Lunar New Year’s Day with heartfelt gifts imagefile 5909 Feb 16, 2015 16:53
Seollal Lunar New Year’s Day, one of the biggest holidays in the country, is just around the corner. People spend time in their hometown with their parents, siblings and relatives, people who the...  
177 Let's walk together to explore Korean heritage imagefile 5976 Feb 09, 2015 17:10
A series of events are planned to help non-Korean residents in the country explore Korean historical sites, sports, traditional music and arts & crafts. The Korean Culture and Information Serv...  
176 Hands-on traditional arts & crafts at national museum imagefile 5429 Jan 30, 2015 10:39
There were classes held recently at the National Museum of Korea to help people learn about traditional arts and crafts. The museum offers calligraphy and mother-of-pearl classes, and ceramics and seal- o...  
175 Pyeongchang Trout Festival imagefile 5949 Jan 20, 2015 14:45
Pyeongchang is an alpine county and a haven for winter sports that receives an abundance of snowfall each year. Throughout the winter, the county holds a festival of snow, ice and trout fishing ...  
174 Mount Taebaek Snow Festival imagefile 5590 Jan 20, 2015 14:43
A series of winter-themed events will be held in the highlands of Taebaek Mountain, 800 meters above sea level, during the upcoming 10-day Mount Taebaek Snow Festival. The program includes a snow scul...  
173 Beauty of Joseon palaces unfolds at night imagefile 6193 Jan 15, 2015 11:37
The Gyeongbokgung and Changgyeonggung palaces will be open at night for six days in February, allowing visitors to appreciate the nocturnal beauty of two of Joseon's (1392-1910) royal palaces for the fi...  
172 Mt. Namsan is a symbol of Seoul itself imagefile 8255 Nov 07, 2014 17:21
Few major cities can match Seoul in the number of mountains located within their limits. As Korean architect once said, “Seoul doesn’t need architectural landmarks because its mountains serve as its la...  
171 Korail expands luxury cross-country Haerang rail service imagefile 7001 Oct 10, 2014 23:12
Korea Railroad's (Korail) recently-expanded Haerang passenger train service is surrounded by a sparkling golden exterior and is equipped with high-end amenities that almost remind one of a luxury hotel. ...  
170 Birthplace of Korean Catholicism, Solmoe image 23487 May 23, 2014 17:14
Naepo lies along the western shore of Chungcheongnam-do (South Chungcheong Province). The name means a bay, on the shores of a sea or a lake. Ships travelled up the small rivers, like the Sapgyo-cheon,...  
169 Onggi, traditional earthenware vessel in Korea image 24133 May 20, 2014 17:03
*This is the first part in our series, “Onggi, traditional earthenware vessel in Korea.” Onggi An onggi is a traditional Korean earthenware vessel. They are designed scientifically and are made of e...  

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