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Trekking away from virus fears

TravelMay 23, 2020

While the COVID-19 still poses a threat in South Korea, it is May, considered the queen of all seasons here. Though it may be risky to visit crowded places, taking a walk in a remote place can be a ...
[Photo News] Spring blooms in Jeju

Social affairsMay 23, 2020

Spring flowers in full bloom welcome tourists in Jeju, South Korea’s largest island. Tourists enjoy the warm spring weather, taking pictures in a field filled with poppy flowers in Jeju City. Hydra...
[Photo News] Buddhism-inspired lanterns light up Cheonggye Stream

CultureMay 23, 2020

Buddhism-themed traditional lanterns portraying fairies, lotus flowers, animals and Buddha are displayed to brighten up Cheonggye Stream in Seoul from Thursday to next Sunday. Meanwhile, Buddhist gr...
Actor-turned-director debuts with ‘Me and Me’

FilmMay 23, 2020

Jung said he had Cho in mind as his lead character even before he had completed the script. “I tried to visualize my characters as I wrote the scenario, and Cho came into my mind. I wrote the script...
Just rice, water and yeast for this small-batch makgeolli

Food&BeverageMay 23, 2020

Hangang Brewery‘s triple-fermented Korean rice wine marries sweetness, acidity
[Weekender] Bracing for summer heat in times of COVID-19

Social affairsMay 23, 2020

Dental masks, air conditioners attached to windows and virtual travels considered as essentials to beat the heat
USFK again extends public health emergency status over coronavirus

DefenseMay 23, 2020

US Forces Korea Commander Gen. Robert Abrams has renewed the military‘s public health emergency over the new coronavirus for another 90 days to maintain the necessary authority for implementing anti-...
Memorial service held to mark 11th anniv. of ex-President Roh's death

PoliticsMay 23, 2020

SEOUL/GIMHAE -- South Korea held a commemorative event to mark the 11th anniversary of the death of former President Roh Moo-hyun on Saturday. The ceremony, which took place at Bongha Village in the...
Korean telcos promote baseball content to attract fans at home amid pandemic

IndustryMay 23, 2020

South Korean telecommunication firms said Saturday they have released various services and content related to the country‘s professional baseball league as they try to attract baseball fans at home a...
South Korea reports 23 new virus cases, concerns linger over club-linked infections

Social affairsMay 23, 2020

South Korea reported 23 more cases of the new coronavirus Saturday amid stepped-up efforts to slow the spread of the infections linked to nightlife spots in Seoul‘s multicultural district of Itaewon....
Night tours of royal palaces to reopen next week

CultureMay 23, 2020

The popular nighttime tours of royal palaces in South Korea will resume next week, months after their suspension due to novel coronavirus fears, the cultural heritage authority said Saturday. The Gy...
TWICE set for June comeback with ‘More & More’

K-popMay 23, 2020

Popular girl group TWICE will make a comeback with its ninth EP, “More & More,” next month, the first in a series of major K-pop comebacks expected to heat up the early summer chart race. JYP Entert...
S. Korea seeks close ties with central Europe on trust built up over COVID-19 cooperation

Foreign affairsMay 22, 2020

South Korea is seeking to expand cooperation with central European countries based on trust built up through joint efforts in tackling the coronavirus outbreak, the foreign ministry here said Friday....
BTS' Suga releases new mixtape 'D-2'

K-popMay 22, 2020

Suga, a member of Korean pop sensation BTS, released his new mixtape "D-2" and the music video for the title track "Daechwita" on Friday. The term "daechwita" refers to a genre of Korean traditional...
KEB Hana, Woori appeal regulator's penalty decision

MoneyMay 22, 2020

KEB Hana Bank and Woori Bank said Friday they have appealed the levying of penalties by state financial authorities on the lenders' improper sale of derivatives-linked products. The two lenders have...