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Beaches cool the summer heat wave
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6125 | Jul 01, 2015 17:50 |
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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...
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OKCAT: Seoul's attraction, Sunyudo (Sunyu Island)
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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...
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The Scenic Mukho Lighthouse
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5440 | Jun 15, 2015 11:17 |
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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 &...
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Daegwallyeong's Sheep Farm
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7450 | Jun 11, 2015 16:29 |
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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 ...
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Researchers restore ancient smelting technology
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5686 | Jun 03, 2015 10:18 |
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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...
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Hallyu (Korean Wave)
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9021 | May 06, 2015 11:55 |
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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...
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Hampyeong Butterfly Festival
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5704 | Apr 30, 2015 13:59 |
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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...
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Books for all unfolds in Incheon
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5610 | Apr 27, 2015 09:38 |
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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 ...
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Marine city sparkles at night
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6206 | Mar 23, 2015 14:27 |
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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...
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Namhae-gun County, a treasure trove of delights
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7106 | Mar 05, 2015 14:39 |
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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...
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Celebrate Lunar New Year’s Day with heartfelt gifts
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5909 | Feb 16, 2015 16:53 |
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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...
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Let's walk together to explore Korean heritage
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5976 | Feb 09, 2015 17:10 |
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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...
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Hands-on traditional arts & crafts at national museum
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5429 | Jan 30, 2015 10:39 |
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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...
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Pyeongchang Trout Festival
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5949 | Jan 20, 2015 14:45 |
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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 ...
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Mount Taebaek Snow Festival
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5590 | Jan 20, 2015 14:43 |
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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...
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Beauty of Joseon palaces unfolds at night
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6193 | Jan 15, 2015 11:37 |
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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...
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Mt. Namsan is a symbol of Seoul itself
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8255 | Nov 07, 2014 17:21 |
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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...
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Korail expands luxury cross-country Haerang rail service
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7001 | Oct 10, 2014 23:12 |
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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. ...
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Birthplace of Korean Catholicism, Solmoe
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23487 | May 23, 2014 17:14 |
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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,...
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Onggi, traditional earthenware vessel in Korea
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24133 | May 20, 2014 17:03 |
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*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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