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Mon, May 27, 2019 | 05:33

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Korean hanbok: How and when to wear the traditional Korean dress

Korea Times reporters visited a special place where you can not only travel back in time for a couple of hours, strolling around palaces and old homes wearing Hanbok, but also learn how to wear hanbok properly and practice Hanbok etiquette.

On the Spot | 2019-05-22 14:37

Ramadan in Korea: Muslims flock to Itaewon mosque as holy fasting month begins

This year's Ramadan, a holy month of fasting for devout Muslims, started in Korea on May 6 and ends on June 5. Islam is a minority religion here in Korea but when the Ramadan period begins, mosques across the nation becomes crowded with believers of Islam. During Ramadan, the Itaewon Seoul Central Mosque prepares free meals for hundreds of Muslims after sunset, and hosts pray...

On the Spot | 2019-05-15 19:32

BTS thanks fans at THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS

BTS attended the U+5G THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS held at the Namdong Gynasium in Incheon on March 21 where the group won the grand prize

On the Spot | 2019-05-01 11:20

'Little Manila': Filipino market in Korea!

The Korea Times reporters Lee Min-young and Lee Han-na visited the market to get a taste of the Philippines by trying out various filipino street food and having the chance to talk to Filipinos living in Korea!

On the Spot | 2019-04-17 15:53

Day trip to Gunhangje, Korea's largest cherry blossom festival

There are many popular spots in Korea where people can enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms in full bloom, and Jinhae, South Gyeongsang Province is one of the best to catch festivals and flowers all at once, as it holds by far the nation's largest cherry blossom festival - the Gunhangje Cherry Blossom Festival!

On the Spot | 2019-04-10 13:57

Enjoy FUN indoor activities at Running Man Theme Park

Four of us reporters from the Korea Times digital news team visited the Running Man Thematic Experience Center located in Insadong, Seoul, to try out fun indoor activities - something you can do without worrying about fine dust and nasty air conditions outside! We became very tired afterwards with all the exercise but this place is definitely recommended!!

On the Spot | 2019-03-29 17:32

Give love, spread hope: Seoul's poorest slum, '104 village'

Volunteer workers from various professions come visit this area every week to show compassion and love to residents, mostly elders, alienated from modern society and still living in dire poverty while high-rise apartments stand nearby, a few steps away from their shacks.

On the Spot | 2019-03-03 09:54

Korean shaman says she can read, fix fate

"To you, this may look like a simple coin, but when I hold them in my hands, I can see your future like I'm watching a video." A shaman, normally called Mudang in Korea, said during a fortune telling session.If you imagine that there is another world in the universe - an invisible world where our ancestors, and the gods control our fate, doesn't that scare you?In Korea,...

On the Spot | 2019-02-14 11:56

Korea Times reporters try out North Korean food

The best way to learn about a certain culture is by exploring its food with your taste buds! The Korea Times reporters Lee Min-young, Jung Da-min and a Russian friend (who speaks perfect Korean + loves Korean dishes more than his hometown food) visited a North Korean restaurant located in Incheon to try North Korean food.

On the Spot | 2019-02-03 13:06

Australian entertainers celebrate Australia Day in Seoul

A celebration for the 2019 Australia day was held in Seoul on Jan, 25 under the theme, “Australian Open.” Among the guests were Korean celebrity couple Ryu Soo-young and Park Ha-sun, Australian TV personality Sam Hammington and Blair Williams.

On the Spot | 2019-01-29 13:44

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