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[Weekender] Forgotten stories behind Jeongwol Daeboreum traditions

CultureFeb 6, 2020

“I crack nuts with my family on Jeongwol Daeboreum. I am not sure why, but I guess the tradition is supposed to shoo away some bad ghosts and bring good luck,” Kang Min-woo, 26, said. “I do know that...
[Weekender] Does screen-free parenting work?

CultureJan 30, 2020

Annie Jeong has always been concerned about her 3-year-old son’s exposure to digital devices. She became more worried recently after learning about the rise of screen-free parenting. But such a sche...
[Weekender] Spending Seollal alone may be unorthodox, but there is still plenty to do in Seoul

CultureJan 16, 2020

As Koreans halt operations and leave on an exodus for their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday, travelers and expats alike may find themselves scratching their heads as to how to spend their we...
[Weekender] Korea’s obsession with tallness

IndustryJan 16, 2020

“I’m a 12-year-old girl and 158 centimeters tall. All my best friends are at least 160 centimeters in height. My goal is to eventually reach 180 centimeters. Please advise how I can grow taller.” Th...
[Weekender] A case for Korean millennials in the workplace

Social affairsJan 10, 2020

Millennials everywhere get a bad rap, and South Korea is no exception. As more millennials join the workforce, theories and assumptions about the millennial ways abound. Millennial workers have bee...
[Weekender] [Herald Interview] Pushing boundaries of traditional music

MusicJan 3, 2020

For some bands, music is all about breaking stodgy old rules and creating new ones. However, for Black String, a traditional Korean music band, the revolution may be on a bigger scale. It wants to es...
[Weekender] From tradition to innovation

MusicJan 3, 2020

Though gugak, traditional Korean music, is often considered an unchanging art form from the past, various gugak acts and institutions are working on revitalizing the genre to make it more relatable t...
[Weekender] Top 10 International news

World NewsDec 27, 2019

US-China trade deal On Dec. 13, the US and China reached a partial deal to end their trade war. Both countries have agreed on the terms of a “phase one” trade deal, with expectations for China to b...
[Weekender] A look back at 2019

Social affairsDec 27, 2019

As we approach the end of the year, it is time to look back at some of the major events and memorable moments of 2019. From trade wars between the US and China and then Korea and Japan, to the unres...
[Weekender] 3 Christmas markets in Seoul

TravelDec 20, 2019

Part of the joy of the Yuletide season is visiting Christmas markets. Although not as grand as those found in some European cities, Seoul has places where one can shop for Christmas decorations, gift...
[Weekender] Holiday sparkles

TravelDec 20, 2019

South Korea is not particularly well known as a Christmas holiday destination for travelers, but it has some aspirations. Busan and other cities The southern port city of Busan is already full of t...
[Weekender] Best places to get cakes, turkeys and wine

Food&BeverageDec 13, 2019

Christmas meals here do not necessarily involve a whole roasted turkey sitting right at the center of the table waiting to be carved. The festive feast could be on food of any kind from sushi to fri...
[Weekender] Party at home

Food&BeverageDec 13, 2019

December’s party scene has changed in Korea. Some say it’s because of the economy and lifestyle trends that focus on well-being. Others point to young generations’ aversion to old-fashioned, big get-...
[Weekender] Experimental musicians bring Korean instruments to global audience

MusicDec 6, 2019

K-pop has become synonymous with the idea of Korean music on a global scale recently, but genres extend much wider here. One of the most fascinating and experimental musical genres that is gaining t...
[Weekender] Hot to trot

MusicDec 6, 2019

In Korea’s music history, 2019 may be remembered as the year of a global K-pop explosion. But on the home turf of BTS, Blackpink and other popular idol groups, the year’s biggest breakout star came ...