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Singles in their 40s invited to join temple dating meetup

The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism said Wednesday it is recruiting participants in their 40s for its group dating temple stay program called "I'm Going to the Temple."

Sep 12, 2024By KTimes

Singles in their 40s invited to join temple dating meetup

Gold medalist shooter appointed tourism ambassador of Namwon

Yang Ji-in, who won the gold medal in the women’s 25-meter pistol event at the Paris Olympics last month, will promote her southern hometown of Namwon as a tourism ambassador.

Sep 12, 2024By Lee Hae-rin

Gold medalist shooter appointed tourism ambassador of Namwon

Yoido Full Gospel Church brings hope to underprivileged households for Chuseok

Yoido Full Gospel Church, in collaboration with Good People International, a non-governmental organization, delivered Hope Box of Love relief items to underprivileged households in Korea ahead of Chuseok, the country's harvest festival holiday.

Sep 11, 2024By Baek Byung-yeul

Yoido Full Gospel Church brings hope to underprivileged households for Chuseok

Local gov'ts gear up for autumn festivals highlighting regional identities, seasonal delights

Local governments across Korea are preparing for a series of autumn festivals aimed at highlighting regional identities through seasonal foods, flowers and cultural events. All of which, will coincide with the upcoming Chuseok holiday, the nation's major autumn harvest celebration.

Sep 11, 2024By Jung Da-hyun

Local gov'ts gear up for autumn festivals highlighting regional identities, seasonal delights

Hangeul-themed products at Maison & Objet

Visitors explore the National Hangeul Museum's booth featuring Hangeul (Korean alphabet) cultural products at the Maison & Objet in Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, Sept. 6. Showcasing some 64 Hangeul-themed items at the largest lifestyle trade fair in Europe, the booth attracted buyers from all over the world, resulting in approximately 62 purchase consultations worth 1.6 billion won. Courtesy of National Hangeul Museum

Sep 11, 2024By Kwon Mee-yoo

Hangeul-themed products at Maison & Objet

Busan Fireworks Festival paid seat tickets go on sale

Tickets for paid seating at the upcoming 19th Busan Fireworks Festival, scheduled for Nov. 9, went on sale at 2 p.m. Monday.

Sep 3, 2024By KTimes

Busan Fireworks Festival paid seat tickets go on sale

Seoul expands City Hall tours, enhances visitor experience with on-site access

The Seoul City Hall tour program, which previously required pre-reservation, has been expanded to allow on-site participation starting Tuesday, the city government said, Monday. The program now also offers explanations in multiple languages, including English, Chinese and Japanese.

Sep 3, 2024By Jung Da-hyun

Seoul expands City Hall tours, enhances visitor experience with on-site access

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Sejong Institute partners with Lithuanian, HK universities on Korean language testing

The King Sejong Institute Foundation said it signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday with Vilnius University in Lithuania and the HKU School of Professional and Continuing Education in Hong Kong to expand cooperation in Korean language proficiency testing.

Aug 29, 2024By KTimes

Sejong Institute partners with Lithuanian, HK universities on Korean language testing

Cheonan gears up for 5-day dance festival with international lineup

Cheonan World Dance Festival 2024 is set to kick off on Sept. 25, bringing five days of vibrant cultural festivities to the city of Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, marking the 20th anniversary of this annual event.

Aug 29, 2024By Jhoo Dong-chan

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