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Wed, October 18, 2017 | 05:31

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Seoul to reenact Emperor Gojong's coronation

Marking the 120th anniversary of the proclamation of the Korean Empire, the Seoul city government will stage its first re-enactment of Emperor Gojong’s coronation ceremony this Saturday. Gojong was the 26th and final king of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1897) and the first emperor of the Korean Empire, reigning until 1907. He became emperor on Oct. 12, 1897.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-09 16:27

Holidaygoers return home as Chuseok break comes to an end

Expressways were congested on Sunday due to vehicles returning to Seoul and the airport teemed with those coming back from trips over the extended Chuseok holiday. Monday is the last day of the unprecedentedly long Chuseok break which started on Sept. 30. The Korea Expressway Corporation (KEC) estimates 3.58 million vehicles used major expressways on Sunday and 420,000 vehicl...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-08 17:15

itrip helps visitors in Seoul travel freely

Luggage can be a big headache during travel. Especially when it is big and heavy, it is often awkward and limits travelers from last-minute sightseeing before leaving for home. However, foreign travelers in Seoul have little to worry about as SAFEX, a service provided by the tourism company itrip, caters to incoming travelers by taking care of their baggage at the beginning a...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-08 16:56

Minor quake jolts southwestern region

The quake happened at 12:18 p.m. with the epicenter 17 kilometers east-northeast of Boseong-gun county at a depth of 16 kilometers, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA).

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-08 13:34

[Provincial News] Daejeon picks English-speaking real estate agencies to help foreigners

Daejeon City has picked six “global real estate agencies” to help foreigners looking for a house in the city. The agencies have English-speaking realtors, the city said Thursday. One agency is in the city’s Jung-gu district, two in Yuseong-gu, two in Seo-gu and one in Daedeok-gu. The agencies can be identified by a city-issued hallmark attached to their entrance.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-10-05 14:24

Chuseok exodus begins

Train stations and bus terminals in Seoul were among the first places to feel the pressure of the traditional Chuseok holiday, which stretches for nine days this year. From early Friday, Seoul Station bustled with people boarding trains heading to their hometowns to spend time with family. The bus terminal was also bustling. Highways became busy in the afternoon. According to...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-09-29 16:52

Free entrance, discount events to spice up Chuseok holidays

[My Seoul Story] Winding down by the Han river

The Miracle on the Han River is now merely a page in Korean history books. Today, the Han River still offers some of the most joyous activities and picturesque scenes in Seoul for travelers and residents alike.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-09-28 17:39

French awarded for 'comfort women' cartoon

A French woman won the grand prize for her cartoon in the “Comfort Women Art Contest,” according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) Monday. The city government, which organized the event, said Annabelle Godeau, 27, won the honor after depicting the history of the victims of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-09-25 16:27

Most sex crimes occur at transfer stations

Among the many subway stations in Seoul, sex crimes are most likely to occur at transfer stations. Of the 293 subway stations, the five stations with the highest number of reported sex assaults were all transfer stations, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. They were most rampant at the Seoul Express Bus Terminal, with 118 cases this year, up from 103 last year.

Seoul & provinces | 2017-09-21 16:25

[My Seoul Story] Big city surrounds ancient market

People have been going to Namdaemun Market next to the South Gate at the ancient boundary of Seoul since 1414 - 40 years before King Sejong and his scholars developed Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, at Deoksu Palace, which is a 15-minute walk from the market. Over the centuries fires have swept through the market’s small shops and buildings on occasion, often gutting the flimsy...

Seoul & provinces | 2017-09-21 16:18

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Lunch with Navy sailors