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Dance groups urge President to step down

Dance groups in Korea made a consolidated declaration Tuesday regarding the Choi Soon-sil scandal, demanding President Park Geun-hye step down.

2016-11-09 17:50

Two Korean restaurants win Michelin award

In the first Michelin Red Guide for Seoul, Gaon, a fine Korean restaurant operated by ceramic maker Kwangjuyo, and La Yeon, a traditional restaurant at Hotel Shilla, received the highest rank by France's famed food guide.

2016-11-07 14:47

Concerned artists join hands for anti-President rally

Nearly 200,000 angry citizens turned up for the anti-President rally Saturday, calling for the resignation of President Park Geun-hye to take responsibility for her longtime friend Choi Soon-sil’s influence-peddling scandal.

2016-11-06 16:16

Park mulls follow-up measures to salvage presidency

Culture ministry reeling under Choi scandal

The culture ministry is struggling with accusations it was under the direct control of President Park Geun-hye’s confidant Choi Soon-sil and Cha Eun-taek, a visual arts director.

2016-11-02 17:15

Doctors warn about risks of high-fat, low-carb diet

South Korean doctors warned Wednesday of the risks of a high-fat and carbohydrate-restricted diet, which recently caught on among some weight-conscious locals, saying not only is it ineffective in the long term but it is also unhealthy.

2016-10-26 15:03

Trendy Koreans name Seoul's Times Square as top mall

Korea’s trendsetting 20-somethings have chosen Times Square Shopping Complex near Yeongdeungpo Station in Seoul as the most popular multiplex mall.

2016-10-18 17:06

The Sool Gallery; a must for drinkers

Soju, makgeolli, insamju (ginseng wine), cheongju (clear rice wine) - the list goes on when it comes to traditional Korean alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is an integral part of culinary culture, and these fermented and distilled concoctions are important for understanding Korean history and society. The Sool Gallery, located in Insa-dong, provides everything you need to know ab...

2016-10-13 19:14

Jeju to host KOREAT food fest

The KOREAT food festival provides an opportunity to enjoy food by famous chefs across the country served from food trucks, this weekend on Jeju Island, organizers said Tuesday.

2016-10-04 17:13

Korea's five best festivals due this month

Cultural assets checked after quake in Gyeongju

The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) has begun safety checks of cultural properties, including UNESCO World Heritage sites Seokguram Grotto and Bulguksa Temple, following the magnitude 5.8 earthquake that hit the southeastern city of Gyeongju Monday night. Gyeongju is a treasure trove of cultural heritage as the city was the capital of the Silla Kingdom (B.C. 57-935 A.D...

2016-09-13 16:49

Cheaper tickets offered for seniors, youth

Seniors over 65 and youths 24 or younger can enjoy exhibitions or shows at a discount in Seoul, the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced Monday.

2016-09-12 16:43

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Inter-Korean Summit in Pyongyang