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[Eye Plus] Japanese colonial history in Korea at a glance

Aug 15, 2019

On Thursday, a national holiday marking Korea’s independence from Japanese colonial rule on Aug. 15, 1945, the Museum of Japanese Colonial History in Korea was very crowded with visitors wanting to b...
[Anniversary Special] 21 years after ‘Japanese invasion,’ Korean pop culture stronger than ever

Aug 14, 2019

JYP Entertainment said Monday that Twice has received platinum certification in the Japanese market for its fourth and fifth singles, meaning the girl group has sold at least 250,000 copies of every ...
[Weekender] Come fly with me

Aug 8, 2019

Even preteens can enjoy thrill of skydiving within air-blasting tunnel It looked like I wasn’t in Kansas anymore. The ferocious funnel of wind swept me off my feet, out of Seoul, and into Maseong-r...
Grand Hilton Seoul preps for Oktoberfest

Aug 8, 2019

Grand Hilton Seoul is gearing up for Oktoberfest. The 14th Grand Hilton Seoul Oktoberfest will be held Sept. 7 at the hotel’s Convention Center, ahead of Oktoberfest, the famed beer festival held in...
Ice show version of Disney's 'Frozen' lands in Seoul

Aug 1, 2019

One of Disney's most successful animated films, "Frozen," has come alive on South Korean ice. "Disney on Ice: Frozen" opened at Mokdong Ice Rink in western Seoul on Wednesday for a 12-day run, featu...
Hong Kong’s EMF wraps up after days of e-sports festivities

Jul 31, 2019

HONG KONG -- The 2019 E-Sports & Music Festival Hong Kong wrapped up three days of esports competition, cosplay competition to musical performances Sunday. Held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhib...
Relics of Paleolithic era found in N. Korea's southwest

Jul 29, 2019

Paleolithic fossils, stoneware and other remains have been found in North Korea's southwestern region, state media said Monday. Faculty and researchers of Kimilsung University found the remains -- f...
[Eye Plus] Centennial memory preserved in city center

Jul 26, 2019

It is just five minutes’ walk from Seodaemun Subway Station in central Seoul to get out of the glittering city and travel back in time to the early 20th century. The Donuimun Museum Village resurrec...
National Museum of Korean Literature to be more than repository of books

Jul 24, 2019

The National Museum of Korean Literature aims to function as a culture complex for the public, allowing readers to enjoy Korean literature in diverse forms. The museum has taken the first step towar...
2019 IYF World Culture Camp wraps up

Jul 21, 2019

The 2019 IYF World Culture Camp, the largest cultural camp for undergrads worldwide, ended its two-week run Thursday at Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon. The camp is International Youth Fellowship’s ann...
[Weekender] Better at night

Jul 19, 2019

Guide on what to do on summer nights
Communal dipping, ‘a wartime eating habit with health consequences’

Jul 18, 2019

Chopsticks and spoons digging into the same dish are not an uncommon sight at Korean dining tables. Bowls of rice are served individually, but “banchan,” or side dishes, and “jjigae,” or stew, are ...
Baekje tomb remnants found in Gongju

Jul 17, 2019

A state-run research center has found traces of 41 Baekje-era tumuli near the tomb of King Muryeong in Gongju, some of which could turn out to be newfound royal tombs, the Cultural Heritage Administr...
12 years a dispute: Who owns ‘people’s words’?

Jul 16, 2019

Supreme Court ruling seeks to end quarrel over ownership of version of ‘Hunminjeongeum’ In September 1446, Sejong the Great published the document “Hunminjeongeum” -- meaning “proper sound for teach...
Things to do at FINA championships

Jul 12, 2019

GWANGJU —Water sports competitions are not the only attraction during the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships, being held July 12-28. There are a wide range of sideline events for spectators and v...