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Fri, July 28, 2017 | 05:40

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Secrets behind Joseon court wrapping

In the art of wrapping, external beauty is just as important as the substance. The royal court of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) was no exception and master craftsmen used the best materials to create wrapping cloths and boxes fitting royal objects. An exhibition at the National Palace Museum of Korea (NPMK) sheds light on the sophisticated wrapping techniques used in the Jos...

Korean traditions | 2017-07-27 18:07

Ananti Cove sets new leisure trend

BUSAN - Ananti Cove, a premium oceanfront resort complex near Busan, became an instant sensation upon its July 1 opening. Many holiday goers from across the country have been flocking to this luxury resort and hotel compound to see what it can offer and how different it is from conventional lodging facilities. The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, according to Tak Ji...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-07-27 17:36

(360) Online saju readings

While I practice saju readings, I do not neglect other factors such as one’s name, facial impression, tone of voice, the way one talks, posture and even clothing. Face-to-face saju readings are the most suggested consultation but in our days of the online world, we need to seek other preferred types of readings. Some considerate clients send their photos via email for saju re...

Fortune Telling | 2017-07-27 19:18

DAILY FORTUNE - JULY 28, 2017

Fortune Telling | 2017-07-27 17:50

Employees of Green Cross Corp. donate blood at its headquarters in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Monday. The company said 150 workers took part in the blood donation campaign aimed at helping cancer-stricken children. It also said over 14,000 employees have joined the annual campaign since 1992. / Courtesy of Green Cross Corp.

Healthcare | 2017-07-26 22:30

Calligrapher wins Korea image contest

Renowned calligrapher Kang Byung-in won a video contest hosted by the Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI), Tuesday. The competition titled “Korea Seen Through the Lens” awarded participants who best represented images of Korea as part of CICI’s Culture Communication Forum (CCF). Kang received the grand award for his video, “Beautiful Korea and Hangeul,” featuring the “...

Korean traditions | 2017-07-25 19:35

'Ex-president refused to obtain royal seals from US'

Former President Park Geun-hye could have secured the return of two ancient royal seals, looted during the Korean War (1950-53), back to Korea during her visit to the United States in 2015, but did not do so for dubious reasons, those familiar with the issue said Monday. According to Buddhist monk Hye Moon, Park could have received the seals, which date from the 16th and 17th...

Korean traditions | 2017-07-24 17:10

Limited editions exclusively available at samll, independent bookstores

Mimumsa, one of the largest book publishers in Korea, has released two special edition books only available at small independent bookstores. The publisher announced Saturday they will sell “Record of a Journey to Mujin,” by Kim Seung-ok and “No Longer Human” by Osamu Dazai, at some 130 small bookstores nationwide for the first time. The two special editions cannot be purchase...

Books | 2017-07-24 19:24

Oktoberfest early bird tickets available

The Grand Hilton Seoul said early bird tickets for its annual Oktoberfest are now available. The festival is scheduled for Sept. 16 at the hotel’s convention center. It is the 11th year for the hotel to host the biggest German festival in town, with 1,000 attendees each year. The early bird sales will be available until Aug. 16, and customers will receive a 20,000 won discoun...

Hotel & Travel | 2017-07-23 17:38

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