Eunsusa provides a calm atmosphere with the bell sound created by the gentle mountain breeze. Along with the sound of moktak, a wooden instrument used in temples when the Buddhist monks pray, a peaceful male voice fills the site, reading out phrases which are meaningful to both Buddhists and non-Buddhists. This is the eighth article in a series introducing destinations for eco-friendly travel ex...

...tors with different tastes. Rami Scone There are many gluten-free bakeries around Seoul, but what’s unique about Rami Scone is the variety of bagels and scones that taste the same or even better tha...ed bean, chocolate walnut and black sesame, there are many flavors and textures to try. Rami Scone’s other signature item is its gluten-free cheese souffle cakes, complete with a light whipped cream ...

Brand partnerships to lower entry barriers High-end fashion houses are also joining hands with more mainstream brands in an attempt to lower the barrier to entry. Louis Vuitton’s partnership with streetwear fashion label Supreme in 2017 signaled a pivot for the brand. It indicated the luxury fashion house's new strategy of catering to much younger customers, followed by Tiffany & Co. and Gucci,...

...us Saga, the film tells a story of Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) who must protect his crew and family from Dante Reyes, the son of a drug lord, Hernan Reyes, seeking revenge for the loss of his family's fortune. “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3” (US) Opened May 3 Action Directed by James Gunn The American superhero franchise concludes its trilogy by looking deeper into the story of Rocket, and ...

...keup artist, nurse and an instructor, but soon ghosts start to threaten the main characters. Chung’s narrative goes beyond the typical legend-inspired tale, as she delves into the intricate and compl...readers are left questioning whether Gi-jun truly loves Ji-eun, if he is bewitched. Or from the fox’s perspective, does she genuinely love Gi-jun. Chung wrote in the author’s note that she first wrot...

South Korea's top trade official has discussed a variety of issues, including the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), with the United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, his ministry said Saturday....ssues related to the US-led Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). Ahn also held talks with China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao over bilateral economic cooperation. During the meeting, Ahn asked ...

...riday, police detained the 30-something man on suspicions of pulling the door lever after the plane's door suddenly opened about 213 meters above ground right before it landed at Daegu International A...er additional questioning. None of the 194 people aboard the plane fell out or were hurt in Friday's incident, but 12 panicked passengers showed symptoms of breathing difficulty and some of them were...

...ter completing the acquisition process last year. Daewoo E&C said the latest change in its leadership has been made to boost its business in overseas markets. “The latest appointment as the company’s chairman will be a great support to the company’s overseas expansion,” an official from Daewoo E&C said. “(The leadership change) will help to guard against growing uncertainties and step up as a global construction company.” According to Daewoo E...

Stainless steel has been the main medium for Kwon's sculptures, which require delicate craftsmanship. On display is a dense forest installation with layers of trees, willow branches and leaves drooping down that are part of Kwon’s forest series that he has developed over the past decade. “Resilience pretty much explains what my art pursues. The resilience can refer to physiological resilience fo...

...Korean pianists, is set to embark on a nationwide recital tour, two years after he performed Chopin’s complete Scherzos in 2021. This time, Cho will present a recital featuring Baroque music by Hande...heme by Handel." The program will also include Schumann's demanding "Symphonic Etudes" and Couperin's "Chaconnne" and Brahms' "Piano Pieces." "I wanted to include Handel's Harpsichord Suites, which p...

Mirae Asset Global Investments said Friday that it held a gathering of executives worldwide to discuss the asset manager's future direction in the global exchange-traded fund business and to evaluate the current status of each market. With 70 CEOs and chief investment officers of Mirae Asset's overseas subsidiaries in attendance, ETF Rally 2023 took place from Monday to Wednesday in Seoul and Ho...

South Korea's crackdown on protests it sees as unlawful is materializing amid escalating tensions between the conservative Yoon Suk Yeol administration and local labor unions voicing disapproval of Yoon's union-busting drive. On Thursday, the police detained three demonstrators at around 8:50 p.m. in front of the Supreme Court of Korea in Seocho-gu, Seoul, for staging a protest without providing...

A man in his 20s was apprehended by police on Thursday on suspicion of murdering his girlfriend. Police, currently investigating the homicide case, stated that the individual is suspected of killing...orted to have called the fire service two hours after the murder is thought to have taken place. It's reported that he told the fire station, "I had a fight with a friend but (the friend) just stopped...

South Korea’s second-largest steelmaker said Friday that it has obtained a low-carbon product certification for its flagship H-beam steel product from the Ministry of Environment, the first to do so ...tion is granted to products with carbon emissions below average among EPD-certified goods. Hyundai's H-beam steel is produced with recycled iron scrap in an electric furnace. With the "Good Recycled"...

With South Korea’s homegrown Nuri rocket’s successful launch to space, five out of eight satellites carried on board made two-way communication with ground stations, the Ministry of Science and ICT said Friday. The country’s King Sejong Station in Antarctica received the first signal from the main payload NEXTSat-2 or second next-generation small satellite at 7:07 p.m. Thursday, according to the...