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44th Yi Sang Literary Award announcement postponed after writers refuse prizes

PeopleJan 6, 2020

Korea’s prestigious Yi Sang Literary Award postponed its announcement of this year’s winners on Monday after three writers refused to accept their awards. “We decided to delay the awards due to writ...
Lung cancer survival rates up in Seoul

HealthJan 6, 2020

Seven in 10 lung cancer patients who have undergone surgery at Asan Medical Center in Seoul have survived, the hospital said in a report. The cardiothoracic surgery department at Asan Medical Center...
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Food&BeverageJan 3, 2020

Winter Berry Afternoon Tea Set at Grand Hyatt Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel’s lounge cafe Gallery launched the Winter Berry Afternoon Tea Set on Wednesday, featuring fresh strawberries and canapes. Serve...
[Travel Bits] Festivals and sights across Korea

TravelJan 3, 2020

Little Prince Starlight Festival of Petite France (1) The sixth Little Prince Starlight Festival of Petite France will be held at the Petite France Park in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province, until Feb. 29...
[Eye Plus] Seoul lights the way for ‘Year of White Mouse’

CultureJan 3, 2020

At the turn of each year, Korean people buzz about the new animal of the year based upon the Chinese zodiac and everything it stands for. The deep-rooted culture, which goes all the way back to anci...
‘Fansumers’ emerge as social media power brokers

CultureDec 31, 2019

In a KakaoTalk group chat gathering 300 fans of Pengsoo, users vented their anger when the character appeared at a promotional event for a movie on Dec. 16. Some of them insisted they should send em...
Artist Koo Jeong-a selected one of 100 most inspiring individuals by OOOM Magazine

Arts&DesignDec 27, 2019

Koo Jeong-a, a South Korean artist, was selected as one of the world’s most inspiring people in 2019 by OOOM Magazine -- the sole Korean to figure in the list. The German magazine each year announce...
Hwacheon ice-fishing festival opening delayed

TravelDec 27, 2019

Organizers of a world-famous ice fishing festival on Thursday decided to delay its opening to Jan. 11 from the originally announced Jan. 4 due to safety issues. On Wednesday, the organizers -- local...
New Sushiya bucks tradition

Food&BeverageDec 27, 2019

Wallet-friendlier omakase at Sushi Sakau
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

Food&BeverageDec 26, 2019

Winter Berry Afternoon Tea Set at Grand Hyatt Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel’s lounge cafe Gallery will launch the Winter Berry Afternoon Tea Set starting Jan. 1, featuring fresh strawberries and canapes. ...
People sought comfort from books in past decade

BooksDec 26, 2019

Inspirational nonfiction and heartwarming novels swept bestseller lists in the 2010s, an indication that people sought solace from books over the past decade, according to the Kyobo Book Center. “Th...
Watch a show, have a drink, too

CultureDec 26, 2019

Sejong Center allows alcoholic beverages inside show venues
Places to reflect on 2019, make New Year’s wishes for 2020

TravelDec 25, 2019

Making wishes while watching the first sunrise of the new year is considered a special event for many Koreans, who believe the practice will bring them luck in the year ahead. Rising before dawn on N...
[Video] The magic and romance of Christmas

CultureDec 24, 2019

The magical morning of Dec. 25 is a time of great excitement and anticipation, as you get to spend time with your beloved family and make more memories to cherish. One of the essential parts of celeb...
US museum acquires 14th century Goryeo Buddhist painting

CultureDec 24, 2019

The Cleveland Museum of Art recently acquired a rare Buddhist painting from the Goryeo Kingdom period in the 14th century, depicting the afterlife. “The Fourth King of Hell” is from a series of pain...