Herald Media Group hosts charity golf tournament for Hangeul promotion

Herald Media Group, publisher of The Korea Herald and Herald Business, held a charity golf tournament Thursday to support the global promotion of Hangeul, the Korean writing system. About 180 participants, including business leaders from Korea and abroad, artists and professional golfers, took part in the Herald Charity Golf Tournament at Serenity Country Club Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. Now in its fourth year, the charity event was first launched in 2023 to mark the 70th anniversary of The Kor

2026-05-26 13:59:28:00

Korean War memorial opens at Gwanghwamun

A memorial space commemorating the sacrifices made by allied nations and veterans who supported South Korea during the Korean War opened to the public at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on Tuesday. The Garden of Gratitude features a sculpture installation and an underground exhibition hall. An opening ceremony Tuesday unveiled 23 ground-level stone sculptures representing South Korea and the 22 nations that supported the country under the United Nations flag during the 1950-53 war. The sculp

2026-05-12 16:42:01:00

Who shops at 5 a.m.? More people than you think, according to home shopping channels

Starting in May, Lotte Home Shopping has begun its live broadcasts at 5 a.m., an hour earlier than before, as it adjusts its schedule to the lifestyles of senior customers, the backbone of TV home shopping audiences in South Korea. The move follows a similar shift by rival NS Home Shopping, which began 5 a.m. broadcasts in April. According to Lotte Home Shopping, 80 percent of purchases made between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. during last year’s summer months were by customers aged 60 and older. Purchases

2026-05-09 16:00:00:00

From fine-dining to surprise gifts: How young Koreans celebrate Parents' Day

May 8 paints South Korea red with carnations — in shop windows, on lapels and in carefully prepared bouquets — as families turn to the question of how to thank their parents. Parents’ Day reflects the country’s long-standing emphasis on filial piety, shaped by Confucian values that place respect for elders at the center of family life. Pinning a carnation on a parent’s chest or sharing a meal has long been the most common way of expressing that respect. Today, approaches are shifting. Some look

2026-05-06 09:00:00:00

Children’s Day moments: It’s all about the smiles

Families filled amusement parks and other child-friendly venues across South Korea on May 5, as the country marked Children’s Day, a national holiday dedicated to children. Parents spent the day with their children instead of going to work, while festivals and performances were held nationwide. Stationery and toy stores were also crowded, with children choosing their own gifts. First proposed in 1923 by Bang Jeong-hwan, a pioneer of children’s literature and a social activist, the holiday promot

2026-05-05 17:10:13:00

In photos: Annual career fair opens for soldiers

An annual job fair for soon-to-be-discharged military personnel opened in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. The ROK Armed Forces Career Fair, launched in 1998, is hosted by the Ministry of National Defense and is designed to help service members transition back into civilian life. In South Korea, able-bodied men are required to serve in the military for 18 to 21 months. The two-day event is expected to attract approximately 15,000 soldiers, along with representatives from 160 companies and ins

2026-04-28 17:27:20:00