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Beaches cool the summer heat wave
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6992 | 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...
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Global youth rediscovers Korea
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7002 | Jul 07, 2016 14:08 |
The Cheongchuninmun Nonjangpan (청춘인문 논장판), or “Exploring Korean Humanities Together,” a yearly series of performances and competitions where groups of university students from around the world gat...
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Escape the heat wave with Korail
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7067 | Jul 20, 2015 14:33 |
Summer has officially begun, as the scorching sun and sweltering heat drains people of their energy and causes them to sweat, even if standing still in the shade. Normally between July and August, ...
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Beauty of Joseon palaces unfolds at night
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7134 | 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...
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Let's walk together to explore Korean heritage
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7143 | 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...
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OKCAT: Seoul's attraction, Sunyudo (Sunyu Island)
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7187 | 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...
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MU:CON Seoul 2013 bends genres, stretches boundaries
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7290 | Oct 16, 2013 14:33 |
The international music fair, MU:CON Seoul 2013, “Beyond Borders, Beyond Genre, Beyond Music,” was held at various venues across southern Seoul and in the Hongik University neighborhood from Octob...
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New Korean Cultural Center opens in Brussels
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7302 | Nov 29, 2013 17:21 |
A new Korean Cultural Center (KCC) has opened in Brussels, the Belgian capital. Celebrating the opening of the 27th overseas cultural center, the opening ceremony was held on November 26. Around ...
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‘I promise I will speak better Korean on my next visit’
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7302 | Oct 15, 2013 09:37 |
Korean language students who attend branches of the King Sejong Institute, an overseas educational and cultural center specializing in Korean language classes and the promotion of Korean culture, were inv...
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Culture City of East Asia celebration held in Gwangju
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7314 | Mar 26, 2014 14:35 |
An opening ceremony to mark the beginning of a project to promote
cultural exchanges between Korea, China and Japan was launched in
Gwangju on March 18. The Culture City of East Asia celebration
wa...
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Marine city sparkles at night
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7314 | 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...
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Seoul gets new modern art museum
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7419 | Nov 14, 2013 11:18 |
The Seoul branch of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) opened to the public on November 13 at its new location next to Gyeongbokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, central Seoul. A...
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Jeju hosts world’s 1st electric car expo
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7547 | Mar 26, 2014 14:21 |
Jejudo Island is bustling with brand-new electric vehicles (EVs)
and all the related technologies that will lead the future of green
transportation. The island is currently hosting the first Internat...
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Korean film festival wows Italian fans
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7632 | Apr 02, 2014 10:09 |
A Korean film festival in the heart of the Renaissance has gathered much
interest in Florence, Italy.
The 12th Florence Korea Film Fest is the first of many events taking
place in Italy throughout...
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French expat explains love of Korean history
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7728 | Nov 25, 2020 12:31 |
https://youtu.be/e1NIHjxL2oo Passing the Korean History Proficiency Test can give applicants an edge in getting hired by public or private companies. The test is considered difficult even for Korea...
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Namhae-gun County, a treasure trove of delights
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7763 | 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...
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Popular soap 'Daejanggeum' returns to air after 11 years
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7768 | Apr 02, 2014 10:08 |
The soap opera "Daejanggeum," or, "Jewel in the Palace," is based on the
life of Janggeum, a chef-turned-physician who served the royal family
in the 16th century during the heart of the Joseon Dynasty ...
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Korea-UK-Japan coproduce site responsive: One Day Maybe
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7952 | Sep 10, 2013 15:39 |
Korea has joined up with Japan and the UK for a co-produced performance. In celebration of the establishment of the Asian Arts Theater in the Asian Culture Complex, currently under construction i...
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Korail expands luxury cross-country Haerang rail service
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8016 | 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. ...
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Colorful flowers beckon in the markets
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8050 | Apr 02, 2014 10:11 |
The flower buds are already opening everywhere, but it is too early to
say that spring is here. Winter still lingers with the last cold snap
and outside it is still difficult to see the feast of ...
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