Korea football chief to be elected by 20,000 voters this year

The next Korea Football Association presidential election, contested by an electorate expanded to about 20,000 voters, will likely be held within this year. The K-Football Innovation Committee announced the plans Tuesday after a meeting chaired by co-chair Park Ji-sung at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul, where it laid out follow-up measures and the main points of its discussion on the election. The committee had issued a recommendation on the electorate's makeup at an o

2026-08-11 19:58:29:00

Where to trace Korea's road to liberation

Aug. 15 marks the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule. For travelers hoping to reflect on that history over the holiday, several destinations across the country offer a closer look at the independence movement and the nation's modern past. Ulleungdo The volcanic island in North Gyeongsang Province is hosting a rare photo exhibition at the Suto History Exhibition Hall from Thursday through Feb. 12, 2027. The images featured in "Ulleungdo, 1919," taken in 1919 by Jap

2026-08-11 13:49:31:00

New shoe trends, from quiet classics to playful illusions

Shoes are taking two very different paths this fall: one toward sleek, understated elegance, the other toward bold shapes that demand attention. For minimalists, the most wearable option is the high-vamp heel, a retro silhouette defined by an elongated upper that covers much of the foot. Designers have refreshed the vintage shape in the season’s key colors, including butter yellow and olive green. Loewe paired the silhouette with a black miniskirt and a muted knit sleeveless top. Mountain boots

2026-08-11 13:48:40:00

After saving Gangneung's lone dolphin, Aqua Planet sets sea turtles free off Jeju

Aqua Planet plans to release rehabilitated green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) off Jeju Island later this month, adding to a run of marine conservation work that recently included helping rescue an injured Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin on the country's east coast. The aquarium operator was part of the team that recovered Anmoki, a young Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin that had lived alone near Gangneung, Gangwon Province, since the summer of 2025. The dolphin was named after Anmok Beach, where

2026-08-10 14:15:05:00

Dig, set, spike at Haeundae

The sand was still in shadow when the class began at 7:30 a.m., which was by design. By midday Haeundae would push toward 40 degrees Celsius, but at that early hour the beach was cool enough to run across barefoot. Paradise Hotel Busan held its Beach Volleyball Wellness Class for hotel guests on Sunday, moving from the property's Sicily Garden to the volleyball court on Haeundae Beach. The class was led by Lee Jin-hwa, a former professional volleyball player who was also a member of the national

2026-08-08 16:00:00:00

Jokbal, braised pig's trotters

By Korean Food Promotion Institute Editor's note Jokbal is a Korean dish of pig's trotters slowly braised in a soy sauce seasoning with ginger, garlic and doenjang until the meat turns tender. It is prized for the silky, collagen-heavy texture that gives each bite its signature chew. The trotters are typically served cold or warm, sliced thinly and eaten in lettuce wraps or dipped in a salted shrimp sauce, and are a popular accompaniment to drinks. Chilling the braised meat before slicing firms

2026-08-08 16:00:00:00

Festivals, sights across Korea

The Busan Sea Festival, now in its 30th edition, runs through Aug. 13 at Dadaepo Beach in Busan. One of the city's signature summer events, it is set against the beach's wide sea views and sunsets, with most programs free and a few paid. This year's edition emphasizes the involvement of the city's young residents and partnerships with local businesses. The opening ceremony on Friday features the Dadae Fireworks Show, staged against the beach's open horizon. Main attractions include a sunset beac

2026-08-07 09:00:00:00

Packages and promotions

Paradise City relaunches resort-wide shows with 'Paradise Odyssey 2.0' Paradise City in Incheon is rolling out Paradise Odyssey 2.0, a full renewal of its indoor performances ahead of the resort's 10th anniversary next year. The signature masquerade show "Masquerella: The Prizm Gala" opened July 31 in the hotel lobby's Wow Zone, transforming the space into a "Prizm Hall" around Yayoi Kusama's "Great Gigantic Pumpkin." It runs daily from 2:30-2:50 p.m. At the Wonderbox theme park, aerial circus "

2026-08-07 09:00:00:00

After Grammy exit, BTS kicks off North American tour

BTS opened the North American leg of its "Arirang" world tour at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Saturday, performing before a crowd of around 80,000. It was the seven-member group's first full-lineup show at the venue since 2019. The staging leaned heavily on Korean motifs in keeping with the tour's name. A circular stage evoked the taegeuk, a 360-degree pavilion drew on the Gyeonghoeru at Gyeongbokgung, and red and blue lighting in the colors of the national flag filled the

2026-08-03 11:34:02:00

Dae Yeop eyes the world with fresh-pressed naengmyeon

Every morning, the kitchen at Dae Yeop restaurant in Seoul presses fresh buckwheat noodles and sets a hanwoo broth to simmer. The result is a plain-looking bowl of Pyongyang-style naengmyeon that has drawn long lines to the restaurant's original Seongsu location and its newer Euljiro branch since its opening in August 2024. On a recent Saturday, a wait had already formed minutes after the dinner break ended. The summer-only sweet pumpkin kongguksu, cold noodles in a chilled soybean puree, sold o

2026-08-01 16:00:00:00