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Korea shows appreciation of migrant workers

Migrant workers in South Korea received an appreciative boost over the weekend, with special events being held for them and plans announced to woo more laborers from overseas.

Foreign Communities | 2018-05-20 16:40

Seoul underground: Exploring alternative dance music in Korea

Over the last few years a thriving dance music underground has sprung into existence, transforming Seoul into one of Asia's premiere destinations for DJs and dance music aficionados alike. Perhaps unsurprisingly, many of the city's most interesting underground dance music venues are found in Itaewon.

Foreign Communities | 2018-05-16 13:26

Hip-hop duo Epic Beard Men tour Seoul, Busan

Underground rapper Sage Francis returns to Korea for concerts this Friday and Saturday. He last toured Korea in December 2014, performing in Daegu and Busan, but this time he's in Seoul and Busan, and he's bringing his co-collaborator B. Dolan, the other half of the hip-hop duo Epic Beard Men.

Foreign Communities | 2018-05-16 13:25

[Cityscapes] Abandoned US base turned into chemical dump

It was just me and this wild boar, on top of an isolated hill. I was at an abandoned U.S. military base, far from the nearest human being. It was somewhere along the western corridor stretching northwest of Seoul, exact location undisclosed.

Foreign Communities | 2018-05-16 13:03

KIXFF calls for filmmakers for 48-hour challenge

KIXFF is calling for teams to sign up for this year's 48-hour film festival, which kicks off on June 22 when teams will receive their assignment, and ends June 24 when teams have to deliver their completed films.

Foreign Communities | 2018-05-15 19:07

International divorces hit 6-year low in South Korea

The divorce rate among multicultural couples has been on the wane for the past six years. A compulsory pre-marriage educational program for international couples is helping, the Ministry of Justice said Monday.

Foreign Communities | 2018-05-15 17:06

Global center preps foreign residents for disaster

Seoul Global Center offers its “Disaster and Safety Class for Foreign Residents” this Thursday. The free course is full-day from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and is taught in Korean. The course is divided into three sections: disaster assessment, disaster response and first aid.

Foreign Communities | 2018-05-15 00:46

Frederic H Dustin, King of maze, passes away

On the rainy morning of May 5 (Children's Day), Frederic H. Dustin, the doyen of Jeju Island's expat community and the founder of Kimnyoung Maze, passed away after a long battle with health issues.

Foreign Communities | 2018-05-08 18:26

Hikers to visit forest

Seoul International Hikers (SIHC) will walk through an acacia forest in northern Seoul on Saturday. Participants will drop by cultural sites and parks while hearing about Korean traditions and history.

Foreign Communities | 2018-05-08 18:00

Women's group to raise funds for refugees

Women's group Lending Ears will hold a charity picnic Sunday on Yeouinaru, raising funds for Teach North Korean Refugees (TNKR). From 1 to 5 p.m., guests can enjoy snacks, music, friendly conversation, games and coloring books together _ all while supporting a great cause.

Foreign Communities | 2018-05-08 17:49

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Inter-Korean Summit in Pyongyang