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Korean enoki mushrooms recalled in US

Food&BeverageMay 5, 2020

The US Food and Drug Administration flagged South Korean enoki mushrooms for the third time in the last two months as a possible source of listeria. H&C Foods, a Brooklyn-based company, recalled box...
Coronavirus-inspired changes to arrive in S. Korean health care

HealthMay 4, 2020

Remote medical care, respiratory-only clinics coming to health service
MMCA reopens with online reservation system

Arts&DesignMay 4, 2020

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea will partly reopen on Wednesday, as new COVID-19 infection cases have sharply decreased here. Those who want to visit the four venues of the...
Large numbers expected at Children’s Grand Park in Seoul on Children’s Day

TravelMay 4, 2020

Thousands of people visited the zoo in Children’s Grand Park on May 1, when it reopened after closing down due to the spread of COVID-19. All the indoor animal exhibits are still closed and only arou...
Book review: Modern, contemporary Korean art for foreign readers

BooksMay 4, 2020

First English book offering comprehensive understanding of Korea’s modern and contemporary art published globally
Wonju Hanji Theme Park to build new hanji experience center by next year

Arts&DesignMay 4, 2020

Wonju Hanji Theme Park in Gangwon Province will build a new experience center centered on Korean papercraft by next year, investing 5.8 billion won ($4.73 million). Wonju Hanji Theme Park -- located...
[Herald Interview] ‘Making vaccines accessible is biggest COVID-19 challenge’

HealthMay 3, 2020

Vaccine security key in pandemic preparedness, says top vaccine researcher
Tzuyang eats her way to top on YouTube

CultureMay 3, 2020

As the camera zooms into the Korean ramen, YouTuber Tzuyang digs into the dish in front of her. The curly ramen noodles dressed in scorching red gradually glide down her throat. She opens her eyes wi...
New disinfectant to kill coronavirus for 90 days

HealthMay 3, 2020

Scientists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have developed "MAP-1," a new disinfectant spray that can kill viruses -- including the novel coronavirus -- and bacteria for up to 90...
Belgians asked to 'eat more potatoes'

CultureMay 3, 2020

Belgians are well known for their love of french fries, or "pommes frites," topped with plenty of mayonnaise. In March, the Belgian government spared french fry vendors from its order to lockdown sc...
'Dalgona' treats gain popularity

Food&BeverageMay 3, 2020

Convenience stores are enjoying a sharp rise in dessert sales as consumers try to soothe the COVID-19 blues with sweet treats. In line with the trend, Korea’s leading convenience store chain CU has ...
Not your everyday masks

FashionMay 2, 2020

Fashion designers add style to masks
CHA to designate 17th century Buddhist sculpture as treasure

CultureMay 2, 2020

The Cultural Heritage Administration on Wednesday announced that it will designate the Ven. Hyunjin’s earliest sculpture from the 17th century as treasure. The piece is called “Jangseong Baekyangsa ...
[Weekender] New social norms emerge in the age of COVID-19

CultureMay 2, 2020

Changes may be here to stay, requiring people to adjust to the new reality
How to speak, look better for video meetings

CultureMay 2, 2020

Although the number of new COVID-19 infections has decreased sharply in South Korea, fears of a resurgence persist. As the coronavirus crisis has gripped the country for more than three months, life...