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[Video] Seoul’s repurposed space turned into a majestic sky garden
CultureAug 5, 2020
Seoullo 7017 is an overpass-turned-sky garden situated on a disused highway ramp at the heart of Seoul. The name translates to “Seoul Road,” with the number “7017” coming from two symbolic years. The...
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[Video] Breaking the ice in the era of social distancingCultureJul 28, 2020The intricate art of socializing never comes easy, depending on personalities. Introverts usually despise the awkward silence during small gatherings and the need to mingle. Extroverts find it easier... -
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[Video] A cup of coffee brewed with inspirationCultureJul 22, 2020Located in Seongsu-dong, known as the “Brooklyn of Seoul,” a cafe named Hisbeans opened its 19th store in March this year. At the counter you notice the sign which reads, “Our coffee is made by 67 pr...
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[Video] Newly coined online terms fun for young Koreans, puzzle for othersCultureJul 16, 2020As with other cultures and countries, Korea’s youth have their own vocabularies, slangs and some creative expressions reflecting a range of trends and ideas. Korean teenagers are producing a torrent... -
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[Video] Convenience stores begin selling lighter, droplet-blocking masksSocial affairsJul 2, 2020Convenience stores in South Korea began selling thin, droplet-blocking masks on July 1. Labeled as KF-AD for Korean Filter and Anti-Droplet, the newly stocked masks are now available at CU, 7-Eleven ... -
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[Video] Subtle, ordinary moments of Seoul captured through lensPeopleJun 29, 2020James Lucian is a daytime kindergarten English teacher who wanders around the streets of Seoul, taking pictures of people and places. His work has gained attention from both amateur and professional ... -
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[Video] Why Seongsu-dong is called ‘Brooklyn of Seoul’?CultureJun 26, 2020Seongsu-dong in eastern Seoul was once filled with rugged warehouses and shops specializing in handmade shoes. The once-industrial district has turned into an Instagrammable spot. Trendy cafes and r... -
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[Video] Korean War veterans wish for the end of war and lasting peaceNorth KoreaJun 26, 2020Korean War veterans, bereaved families and future generations wished for the end of war and lasting peace on the 70th anniversary of the beginning of the 1950-1953 Korean War. South Korea’s northeas... -
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[Video] A home transformed into a shared office for NPOsCultureJun 22, 2020Dongrak-ga, a shared working space in central Seoul’s Jongno, opened its doors last month, offering space that nonprofit organizations in Korea can use without paying any rent. Dongrak-ga translates... -
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[Video] A frosty summer companion to beat the heatCultureJun 19, 2020The summer season often triggers an irresistible whim to hop on a plane. Italy has affogato; the Philippines has halo-halo as its summer staple and Korea has patbingsu. The dessert is made of shaved... -
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[Video] S. Korea introduces QR entry log systemSocial affairsJun 17, 2020Since June 10, South Korea requires QR code entry logs at facilities deemed to pose a high risk of creating COVID-19 clusters. It is a step intended to bolster the country’s contact-tracing capabilit... -
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[Video] A walk through K-pop paradise: SMTown and K-Star RoadK-popJun 12, 2020The iconic picture of Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr crossing Abbey Road turned 50 last year. The zebra crossing featured on the group’s 11th album is now the world’s mo... -
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[Video] COVID-19 pandemic ushers in new ways of exploring art in SeoulArts&DesignJun 8, 2020With the summer heat and the COVID-19 virus hitting the metropolitan area in South Korea, citizens are in search of places to avoid the scorching sunlight as well as the crowd. Citizens are making t... -
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[Video] When will tourists return to Myeong-dong?TravelJun 5, 2020English, Chinese and Japanese conversations are widely heard in Myeong-dong -- Seoul’s famous shopping district for foreign tourists. Shops here typically hire at least one Chinese-speaking employee ... -
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[Video] ‘No-mask, no-ride’ policy for public transportSocial affairsJun 1, 2020South Korea has launched a “no-mask, no-ride” policy for public transportation to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus infections. The Korean government has allowed taxi or bus drivers to refuse ...
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