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[Video] Modernized hanbok setting trend, reinterpreting tradition

Social affairsNov 6, 2018

Korean traditional costume, hanbok, is a powerful trend not only in its homeland but also on the global stage. K-pop stars such as BTS and the K-drama “Mr. Sunshine” have played a part in spreading t...
Pompeo to meet NK counterpart in New York on Thursday

North KoreaNov 6, 2018

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and North Korean No. 2 Kim Yong-chol will meet in New York on Thursday, resuming stalled denuclearization talks, the US Department of State said Monday. The two last...
[Weather] Mercury to rise after chilly week

Social affairsNov 1, 2018

The weather will be crisp and cool across the nation Thursday, with high atmospheric pressure moving southeast from northern parts of China, according to the Korean Meteorological Agency. Most parts...
13 booked in online porn crackdown

Social affairsOct 28, 2018

More than a dozen people were booked Oct. 15 on charges involving the mass-distribution of online pornography, police said Sunday. According to the Seoul Jongam Police Station, a 23-year-old man ide...
Men allegedly defraud group of ethnic Koreans of W700 m

Social affairsOct 25, 2018

A group of scammers are being investigated on suspicion of defrauding hundreds of elderly people out of about 700 million won ($610,000) by pretending to recruit them as government-affiliated honorar...
[Weather] Clear skies ahead, but rain expected later this week

Social affairsOct 24, 2018

The nation should see clear skies Wednesday, with daytime temperatures that are average for the season, but temperatures will show unusually wide fluctuations between morning and night. The mercury ...
[Video] Autumn blooms in pink nationwide

TravelOct 23, 2018

This autumn, photogenic muhly grass and kochia bushes have dyed South Korea’s landscape a mesmerizing shade of pink. Usually full of red, orange and yellow from the autumn leaves, the online world is...
[Weather] Light rain, cloudy skies to clear up in the afternoon

Social affairsOct 23, 2018

Cloudy skies will continue Tuesday nationwide, and light rain will dampen some parts of the country from morning through early afternoon. According to the Korean Meteorological Administration, the n...
Twice to release third album of the year Nov. 5

MusicOct 11, 2018

Twice has confirmed that it will release a third album this year. The release date is Nov. 5, the group’s agency, JYP Entertainment, announced Thursday. (JYP Entertainment) Twice released its firs...
[Photo News] 572nd anniversary of Hangeul

Social affairsOct 9, 2018

An official ceremony commemorating Hangeul Proclamation Day, on which the Korean alphabet was promulgated, took place at Gwanghwamun in downtown Seoul, Tuesday. (Yonhap) (Yonhap) During the ceremo...
[Photo News] Typhoon Kong-rey heralds heavy downpour Saturday

Social affairsOct 5, 2018

Coastal areas of South Korea are bracing for Typhoon Kong-rey, which is approaching faster than forecast. Heavy rain is already pouring down in most parts of Korea and coastlines are getting strong ...
[Weather] Korea on full alert as Typhoon Kong-rey approaches Jeju

Social affairsOct 5, 2018

Scattered rainfall fell over parts of South Korea on Friday due to Typhoon Kong-rey, with strong winds and heavy rain expected in most parts of the nation over the weekend. According to the Korea Me...
[Photo News] Seoul Olympics marathon re-enacted for 30th anniversary

Social affairsOct 3, 2018

Thousands of people hit the streets in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the 1988 Seoul Olympics. The Son Kee-chung Peace Marathon started at 8 a.m. from Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul, which ...