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Sat, October 19, 2019 | 23:37

There's gold in them thar hills

Gold mining is not and has never been one of Korea's major industries. Nonetheless, there was a lot of mining done during the 20th century. Millions and millions of “dollars” worth of gold were mined by British, American and Japanese concerns. Gold mining on the Korean Peninsula may have been done as early as 1100 BCE. There are many grave goods - gold crowns and the like - t...

2019-04-16 00:42

RASKB lecture examines changing gender dynamics of cooking in Korea

It's no secret that cooking is a heavily gendered activity, both here in Korea and around the world. Jennifer Flinn, an anthropologist working as an assistant professor at Kyung Hee University, will give a lecture next Tuesday for the Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch (RASKB) introducing how changes in demographics, family structures and even kitchens themselves are changing...

2019-04-09 18:15

[Joseon Images] Korea's first foreign hotels in 1880s Jemulpo

In the 1880s, Jemulpo (part of modern Incheon) was a thriving port bustling with merchants, a few curious tourists from steamships and large numbers of sailors from foreign warships which visited frequently.

2019-04-09 18:12

Pro Wrestling Society set to bodyslam Seoul

It was a little less than a year ago that Pro Wrestling Society (PWS) began promoting its events. It has held a handful of monthly pro wrestling events at its gym in a remote location in Pyeongtaek, and things have been going so well that the men and women of PWS are taking their next show up to Seoul this Sunday.

2019-04-09 16:23

S. Korea emerges as most favorite destination for Vietnamese women: survey

The survey, conducted by the Ho Chi Minh City-based market research firm Q&Me in March with 1,200 adults, showed that 20 percent of the respondents chose South Korea as their favorite country to visit, with Japan topping the list of favorite countries at 24 percent.

2019-04-08 16:03

Mr. Woo: Woodstock, Itaewon

Mr. Woo (Woo Il-sung) sadly passed away this week. His departure from the mortal coil was a shock to many and immediately resulted in a tangible outpouring of grief.

2019-04-05 17:36

Busan receives foreign students' applications for W1 million scholarship

They will receive applications until April 17 and beneficiaries (up to 22 people) will be selected based on undisclosed standards.

Park Si-soo | 2019-04-03 13:39

This Friday at 8 p.m., Blackmarket in Itaewon and the FAME Creators Network host their first networking party for creators.

Kim Ji-soo | 2019-04-02 21:37

[Korea Encounters]Arbor Day and the reforestation of Korea

Upon liberation from Japan in 1945, Korea's landscape was less than picturesque. Decades of timber exploitation by the Japanese and use of firewood by Koreans to heat homes had depleted Korea's forests and left most of its mountains barren.

Kim Ji-soo | 2019-04-02 21:36

Adoptee musician explores lost heritage through solo album

Korean-Canadian musician Andrew Blad has released a remarkable solo album titled "Poppycock," touching on genres from punk rock and metal to math rock and retro video game music.

2019-04-02 21:28

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