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GOING ELECTRIC 3 How to care for your electric scooter battery

The battery is the most vital part of any electric vehicle, as a cursory glance through this newspaper's business section should convince you. It is the most important — and the most expensive — part of an electric vehicle. All the important technology is in that battery, not any other parts of the vehicle. You can't say that about any one part in an internal combustion engine — not the gas tank, not the battery, not the muffler.

Dec 23, 2023By Jon Dunbar

[GOING ELECTRIC 3] How to care for your electric scooter battery

Seoul City Stomp throws all-vinyl soul music party

Seoul City Stomp (SCS), an all-vinyl DJ collective specializing in soul and reggae, is throwing a party this Saturday, partly to celebrate Christmas, and also partly to welcome back one of its founding members, an American musician and DJ who wished to be identified only as Thee Baron.

Dec 21, 2023By Jon Dunbar

Seoul City Stomp throws all-vinyl soul music party

Seth Mountain releases new album 'Hush' in time for Christmas

Seth Mountain released his latest album, titled "Hush," on Dec. 6, bringing a moody and hushed reverence to the Christmas shopping season.

Dec 21, 2023By Jon Dunbar

Seth Mountain releases new album 'Hush' in time for Christmas

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK This burger joint smashes it

Super Smash Burgers, located in the bustling district of Sinchon in Seoul’s Seodaemun District, stands as a testament to the enduring appeal of the American smash burger, reimagined with a Korean twist. This culinary gem has quickly become a local favorite, offering not just a meal but an experience that resonates with burger aficionados. With its promise of Instagram-friendly aesthetics and sizable portions, Super Smash Burgers caters to both the eye and the appetite.

Dec 19, 2023By Mark Boesch

[RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK] This burger joint smashes it

Noryangjin's disappearing urban fabric captured in documentary before total destruction

A large section of southern Seoul's Noryangjin-dong lies in ruins. That's not particularly unique these days, with similar redevelopment projects claiming swaths of land in all corners of the city.

Dec 18, 2023By Jon Dunbar

Noryangjin's disappearing urban fabric captured in documentary before total destruction

Gimpo's CICA Museum showcases diverse perspectives

The Czong Institute for Contemporary Art (CICA) located in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, is hosting an international exhibition at its museum galleries featuring 44 Korean and foreign artists from Dec. 13 until Jan. 7, 2024.

Dec 17, 2023By Bereket Alemayehu

Gimpo's CICA Museum showcases diverse perspectives

TEMPLE ADVENTURES Don't overlook Haein Temple's hermitages

Rather obviously, the highlight of any temple visit is the main temple and its buildings. But hidden within this rather obvious statement are the countless amount of hermitages that surround these beautiful temples. This is especially true of larger temples like Tongdo Temple, Beomeo Temple and Haein Temple.

Dec 16, 2023By Dale Quarrington

[TEMPLE ADVENTURES] Don't overlook Haein Temple's hermitages

INTERACTIVE Is Korea ready to accept migrants?

South Korea has the lowest fertility rate among 209 countries in the world. The government has determined drawing more migrants is an imperative, but the country has a long way to go to become an inclusive society.

Dec 15, 2023By Kim Bo-eun

[INTERACTIVE] Is Korea ready to accept migrants?

12 students honored in Multicultural Youth Awards

Twelve outstanding students from multicultural backgrounds as well as one teacher and one institute were honored at the 12th Korea Multicultural Youth Awards, Thursday, in recognition of their achievements and contributions.

Dec 14, 2023By Jun Ji-hye

12 students honored in Multicultural Youth Awards

First foreign student president's leadership shines in school

Philippine House of Representatives joins Sunfull movement

A total of 47 members of the Philippine House of Representatives have signed the Sunfull Internet Peace Movement, according to the Sunfull Foundation, Thursday. Launched in 2007, the movement calls for a stop to cyberbullying, hate speech and human rights violations on the internet.

Dec 14, 2023By Kang Seung-woo

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