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[Herald Interview] 2030 World Expo positions Busan as future gateway

Social affairsDec 15, 2020

The following is the excerpt of an interview with Busan’s acting Mayor Byun Seong-wan on the 2030 Busan World Expo. Why is Korea hosting the 2030 World Expo? Hosting the World Expo will be a chanc...
Busan, travel hub to Korea and center for international events

Social affairsDec 15, 2020

Every year, 3 million people visit Busan’s Gamcheon Culture Village, which commemorates the city’s heritage as the temporary capital and a haven for displaced people fleeing the 1950-53 Korean War. H...
[Photo News] Isolated Christmas holds out in Myeong-dong

CultureDec 12, 2020

A luminous Christmas tree with various decorations stands in solitude in the streets of Myeong-dong, central Seoul. Under the tightened Level 2.5 social distancing rules in Seoul, indoor activities ...
[Photo News] Snow whitens Hallasan

CultureDec 5, 2020

The grandeur of Baengnokdam Crater Lake of Hallasan dazzles with snow as winter sets in. The winterscape of the mountain stands out vividly, as snow on the branches shines in the clear sky. The sno...
[Photo News] Streets of Hongdae deserted amid pandemic

Social affairsNov 28, 2020

The “street of youth” full of people crowded together is no longer to be expected in western Seoul’s Hongdae. As the nation‘s new daily COVID-19 infection cases faced a sudden rise that exceeded 500...
[Photo News] Camellia blossoms in the bleak season

CultureNov 14, 2020

Camellia flowers stand out splendidly in Hueree Natural Park in Seogwipo on Jeju Island. The bright and stunning colors of camellia captivate the visitors as they walk around the park. Camellia flo...
[Photo News] Autumnal tints in central Seoul

CultureNov 7, 2020

Late autumn has permeated Seonjeongneung, the royal burial grounds of the Joseon period, located in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul. The burial grounds’ stunning autumn colors stand out in the midst of t...
[Photo News] Joseon DIY glass lamp attracts the public

CultureOct 31, 2020

The National Palace Museum of Korea is offering a do-it-yourself kit for making glass lamps in the style of the Joseon era. The DIY kit, which was previously distributed free of charge, has returned...
[Photo News] Pathways at Joseon royal tombs reopen to public

TravelOct 24, 2020

The Cultural Heritage Administration Royal Palaces and Tombs Center said it will open five more forest trails at Joseon royal tomb sites from Friday. Paths have been opened up at Uireung in Seoul an...
Cultural Heritage Administration reopens indoor public facilities under eased virus curbs

Arts&DesignOct 12, 2020

The Cultural Heritage Administration on Monday reopened 14 indoor public facilities, such as museums and memorial halls, under its control nationwide as the government eased tough virus curbs that ha...
[Photo News] BTS and ARMY in online concert

K-popOct 11, 2020

Kpop sensation BTS held its second online concert titled “BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E” on Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic. The 120-minute show, packed with cutting-edge technology, featured the ...
[Photo News] Clear autumn sky of Seoul

CultureOct 10, 2020

South Koreans are getting more chances to enjoy a crystal-clear sky, a respite from the gloomy indoor-centered lifestyle sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, the autumn sky viewed from N...
[Photo News] Pink spreads through Jeju Island as autumn draws near

CultureOct 9, 2020

Hueree Natural Park in Seogwipo, Jeju is covered in rosy waves as pink muhly flowers burst into bloom. Hueree signifies a village of rest and love, and aims to convey a sense of comfort and healing ...