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Learning the charms of secondhand books at old, new places

A passion for books is often symbolized by a love of the scent of new books. But it’s not only the scent of fresh ink and paper that excites book-lovers. The musty scent of a used book can be just a...

Aug 16, 2018
Culture
[Weekender] Sharing life in the bath

Neighborhood public bathhouse serves as community center for middle-aged women

Aug 16, 2018
Culture
[Weekender] Bathing around the world

Although a simple everyday act, bathing, in some cultures has greater meaning. Some travelers say that exploring different bathing cultures around the world is a must, as it is a way to learn more a...

Aug 16, 2018
Culture
[Weekender] Art dives into old bathtubs

Creativity transforms abandoned public bathhouses into hip locales

Aug 16, 2018
Culture
Tour program to see Changgyeonggung as it was, as it is

Changgyeonggung in central Seoul is but a fraction of the grand structure it once was before the 20th century. A tour program of the palace in September and October will have visitors viewing the bu...

Aug 15, 2018
Culture
The Korea Herald at forefront of Korea’s English-language journalism

Nation’s No. 1 English-language newspaper moves forward with backing of 65-year history

Aug 14, 2018
Culture
The Korea Herald pushing the envelope on video news

South Korea’s biggest English media adds Naver V Live channel to its growing list of multimedia platforms

Aug 14, 2018
Culture
CCF 2018 to discuss ‘essence’ of Korea

A forum for discussing Korea’s image in the eyes of the world will be held in Seoul from Aug. 28-29. Culture Communication Forum 2018, organized by the Corea Image Communication Institute, will invi...

Aug 14, 2018
Culture
Koreas may finally study same pages of history via Manwoldae dig

The Korea Herald is publishing a series of articles featuring inter-Korean relations to mark the paper’s 65th anniversary that falls on Aug. 15. Following is the seventh installment. – Ed. South and...

Aug 13, 2018
Culture
[Trending] Why do Koreans watch others studying alone on YouTube?

Test takers, struggling with lone battles to stay ahead, go for ‘gongbang’ video

Aug 12, 2018
Culture
First Belgian culture fest to open in Ghent University Global Campus in Songdo

A Belgian culture festival will kick off at Ghent University Global Campus in Songdo, Incheon, later this month, organizers said Thursday. School officials said the festival, the first of its kind, ...

Aug 10, 2018
Culture
[Eye Plus] Theme park in abandoned gold mine

Light of various colors from gold to different shades of blue fills a 7.8-kilometer man-made cave located some 12 kilometers southwest of Seoul. The dazzling beams from light-emitting diodes, couple...

Aug 9, 2018
Culture
29,000-year-old net sinkers, world's oldest, found in Korean cave

Fourteen 29,000-year-old fishing net sinkers that are considered to be the world's earliest have been excavated in Jeongseon, northeastern Korea, a university museum said Tuesday. The fishing net si...

Aug 7, 2018
Culture
Changdeokgung throws open gates for nighttime tour

A nighttime tourism program at Changdeokgung palace will commence on Aug. 23, the Cultural Heritage Administration announced Monday. The annual “Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace” allows visito...

Aug 6, 2018
Culture
Stay active and cool at Sports Monster

In the stifling midsummer heat in Korea, even walking five minutes outdoors can be a sweaty, sticky, endeavor. Seeking refuge from the sun, but restless with unconsumed energy, The Korea Herald’s fi...

Aug 6, 2018
Culture

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