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Do not go gentle into that good night, old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light, though wise men at their end know dark is right, because their words had forked no lightning they, do not go gentle into that good night.

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Korean Heritage

Korea, UNESCO commission present new research on heritage, memory, conflict

The Korea Heritage Service and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO unveiled findings from a joint research initiative on Tuesday, examining how heritage sites intersect with memory and conflict on the sidelines of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee at BEXCO in Busan. The event, themed "Unveiling Shared Pasts and Shaping Common Futures," drew roughly 100 attendees, including national delegations to the World Heritage Committee, UNESCO representatives and advisory personnel, and international heritage scholars. The World Heritage Committee serves as the intergovernmental authority overseeing the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, which designates sites of exceptional global cultural or natural value. Launched in 2024, the International Joint Research on Transnational Heritage project sees the Korea Heritage Service and the Korean National Commission for UNESCO collaborating with global experts. Together, they study cross-border histories, collective memories and the broader dynamics of conflict and reconciliation. Lynn Meskell, a professor at the University of Pennsylvan

Jul 22, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Korea, UNESCO commission present new research on heritage, memory, conflict
Companies

CJ hosts taekwondo tournaments in Vietnam, deepening 15-year partnership

CJ Group is extending its 15-year commitment to Vietnamese sports by hosting a week of high-level taekwondo competitions in Ho Chi Minh City, the conglomerate said Wednesday. The showcase kicks off with the "2026 CJ National Youth Taekwondo Championship," running Thursday through Monday, followed by the international "CJ Vietnam Open" Tuesday and Wednesday. The youth tournament, now in its sixth year, stands as Vietnam’s only national-level taekwondo championship title-sponsored by a foreign firm. This year’s edition brings together roughly 1,000 athletes from all 31 provinces and cities, along with 300 officials. The second annual CJ Vietnam Open will draw competitors from emerging markets like India, Cambodia and Japan, serving as a key tuneup for September's Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya and launching the ranking-point qualification cycle for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Both events will be livestreamed on FPT Play, Vietnam’s largest streaming platform. CJ has officially sponsored Vietnam’s national team since 2012, funding overseas training camps and hiring a top Korean yout

Jul 22, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
CJ hosts taekwondo tournaments in Vietnam, deepening 15-year partnership
Companies

GM Korea tops customer service survey for 8th straight year

General Motors Korea ranked first in the Automobile Aftersales Service category of a national customer service survey for the eighth consecutive year, the company said Wednesday. The 2026 Korea Service Quality Index (KSQI) Customer Contact Point Survey, conducted by Korea Management Association Consulting, evaluated 132 companies and organizations across 32 industries on the quality of service customers experience in face-to-face interactions. GM Korea earned an overall score of 93 points, topping the automobile aftersales category and posting the highest marks in categories covering staff grooming and appearance, service attitude, proactiveness, and tone and word choice. The survey used a "Mystery Survey" method, similar to a mystery-shopper evaluation, in which assessors visited service locations in major cities without identifying themselves to gauge real customer experiences. GM Korea said its nationwide network of service centers helped it deliver consistent, accessible service that contributed to the result. GM Korea marked the achievement with a ceremony Tuesday at its headquarters

Jul 22, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
GM Korea tops customer service survey for 8th straight year
K-pop

KATSEYE teases dark, cinematic return with new single 'Animal'

Global girl group KATSEYE is turning up the intrigue ahead of its upcoming comeback. Formed under a historic joint venture between HYBE Labels and Geffen Records, the group announced Tuesday that it will drop its new single, "Animal," this Friday at 1 p.m., accompanied by a tantalizing music video teaser. Unveiled on the HYBE Labels YouTube channel, the teaser opens with member Megan striding into an office setting, dressed in a striking red mini dress and sleek black leather jacket. As members Sophia, Lara and Yoonchae exchange knowing glances in sharp, tailored office attire, Daniela steals the scene with a playful wink. The visually rich clip effortlessly blends contrasting styles — pairing polished suits and short haircuts with high-fashion stiletto heels and elaborate evening dresses. Adding to the mystery, the word "freaky" briefly flashes across the screen, spelled out across a set of impossibly long, sharp red nails resting beneath a smiling mouth, followed by a fleeting melodic line about keeping secrets safe. Accompanying single art leans heavily into cinematic suspense, sho

Jul 22, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
KATSEYE teases dark, cinematic return with new single 'Animal'
K-pop

NCT Wish, RESCENE to headline pool party at Everland's Caribbean Bay this week

Everland’s iconic water park, Caribbean Bay, is dialing up the summer heat this week with an explosive lineup of top K-pop talent, Samsung C&T’s resort division said Wednesday. Returning for its second consecutive year in partnership with Samsung Card, the Water Music Pool Party offers a thrill unlike any other: Visitors can groove to live music while immersed in an artificial wave pool with swells reaching up to 2.4 meters high. The star-studded roster kicks off Friday with rising boy group NCT Wish, followed by boy band The Wind on Saturday. On Sunday, five-member girl group RESCENE takes center stage. Driven by a viral YouTube catchphrase and a social media following topping 10 million across YouTube and Instagram, RESCENE has dominated Korean music charts this year with hit tracks "Love Attack" and "Pretty Girl." Fans online have already dubbed a trip to the water park paired with a RESCENE performance the ultimate summer combo. The momentum continues into next week, featuring girl group Fifty Fifty on July 28 and BTOB's Minhyuk on July 31. Throughout August, weekend festival-go

Jul 22, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
NCT Wish, RESCENE to headline pool party at Everland's Caribbean Bay this week
People & Events

Seoul Science Center extends hours for interactive summer festival

Inside the sleek, concrete halls of the Seoul Science Center, visitors will soon be invited to shop for scientific principles like groceries at a market. Instead of produce, the shelves will feature fingernail dye, pet rocks and live tornado demonstrations. Beginning July 29, the museum in northeastern Seoul’s Nowon District will host its annual Midsummer Science Museum festival, transforming the facility into an interactive, night-friendly retreat designed to provide families with activities away from the sweltering heat. The five-day event, running through Aug. 2, centers on an unconventional “science mart” concept that reinterprets everyday items through geology, chemistry and ecology. “We designed this year’s festival so that parents and children can discover science in their daily lives together,” museum director Yoo Man-sun said. “Through play and performances, we want visitors to naturally cultivate an interest in how the world works.” The festival’s playful menu blends nostalgia with hands-on learning. In one flagship activity, participants will dye their finger

Jul 21, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Seoul Science Center extends hours for interactive summer festival
Companies

Starbucks Korea resumes barista program for seniors

Starbucks Korea will resume a program training senior citizens as baristas starting in August, aiming to train about 500 people by the end of the year in partnership with the Korea Association of Community Senior Club, the company said Tuesday. Starbucks Korea also plans to open a second training center this year, which would double its annual training capacity to more than 1,000 senior baristas, up from its current facility in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province. The two centers on Monday signed an agreement on the new site. The company has run the program with the Korea Association of Community Senior Club and the Ministry of Health and Welfare since 2019, producing a total of about 2,000 graduates and more than 3.1 billion won ($2.1 million) in cumulative support for training, facilities and ingredients. Training covers both practical skills such as espresso extraction and latte art, as well as knowledge of coffee origins and service. Starbucks Korea will also hold its fifth Senior Barista Latte Art Competition this year, with preliminary registration opening in late July and rounds running fro

Jul 21, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Starbucks Korea resumes barista program for seniors
Companies

Jin Air launches daily Incheon-Kobe flights starting Aug. 7

Jin Air will begin daily direct flights between Incheon and Kobe, Japan, starting Aug. 7, expanding its network in Japan's Kansai region, the low-cost carrier said. The route will be served by a 189-seat aircraft once a day. Flights will depart Incheon International Airport at around 1:30 p.m. and arrive in Kobe at 3:30 p.m., for a total flight time of about two hours. Return flights will depart Kobe at 4:30 p.m. and land in Incheon at 6:30 p.m. Travelers from Korea previously had to fly into Kansai International Airport near Osaka and then take a limousine bus or train for more than an hour to reach Kobe, Jin Air said. The new direct route is intended to make the trip more convenient. Kobe, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture, is known for its atmosphere and food scene. Attractions include the Kitano Ijinkan district, where 19th-century foreign settlement buildings have been preserved; Meriken Park, known for its night views; and Arima Onsen, one of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts. The city is also known for Kobe beef, considered one of the world's great luxury beef brands, and a clus

Jul 21, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Jin Air launches daily Incheon-Kobe flights starting Aug. 7
Companies

Hankook Tire equips Hyundai Rotem's firefighting robot with airless tires

Hankook Tire & Technology said Tuesday it is supplying its airless "i-Flex" tires for a new unmanned firefighting robot built with Hyundai Rotem to battle high-risk blazes in underground parking garages. The robot is built on Hyundai Rotem's HR-Sherpa, the company's first domestically developed multipurpose unmanned vehicle, and is equipped with a 65-millimeter high-performance water cannon, a camera for improved visibility, a self-spraying system and remote-control functions. Hankook Tire and Hyundai Rotem spent about five years jointly developing the tire, which uses a double-arch structure designed to support heavy loads and disperse compressive force evenly, the company said. An outer arch absorbs shocks from uneven, off-road terrain, while an inner arch reduces vibration transmitted to the vehicle's drivetrain, with a hinge structure connecting the two. Because the tire is airless, it requires no air-pressure maintenance and eliminates the risk of punctures or air loss, the company said. Robots equipped with the tire have already been deployed at disaster sites, including a factory

Jul 21, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Hankook Tire equips Hyundai Rotem's firefighting robot with airless tires
Travel & Food

Korea turns domestic football road trips into regional tourism engine

On match days across Korea, traveling football supporters have long followed a rigid, hurried routine: board an early morning chartered bus, cheer through 90 minutes at an out-of-town stadium, and immediately head back home to the capital region. Now, tourism officials are betting that those die-hard fans can be coaxed into staying awhile, turning out-of-town matches into weekend getaways. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Tuesday that it is expanding its “K-League Trip Day” initiative for the second half of the 2026 season. Partnering with the K League, the national professional football circuit, the program packages match tickets with curated travel itineraries, local culinary tours and overnight stays across cities outside the greater Seoul area. The decision to broaden the initiative follows a successful pilot program in May. During that trial, roughly 150 supporters of FC Seoul and Incheon United boarded a specially chartered train to Daejeon. Beyond attending the match, fans participated in local food tours, including Daejeon's famous bakery trail — a trend locally d

Jul 21, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Korea turns domestic football road trips into regional tourism engine
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