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Sun, December 10, 2023 | 17:03

[LIFESTYLE] Meet the man behind giant rubber ducks that once took over Seoul

LIFESTYLEMeet the man behind giant rubber ducks that once took over Seoul

서울을 사로잡은 '러버덕’ 제작자 만나다

There is perhaps no bath toy that is as well-traveled as Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman’s six-story-tall 'Rubber Duck.' 네덜란드 예술가 플로렌타인 호프만의 6층 높이 '러버덕’만큼 여행을 많이 다닌 목욕용 고무 장난감은 아마 없을 것이다.

2023-12-08 09:40

[LIFESTYLE] Watch out for obesity: 1 in 3 Korean adults considered overweight

LIFESTYLEWatch out for obesity: 1 in 3 Korean adults considered overweight

비만 경고: 성인 3명 중 1명 비만

One out of every three Korean adults was classified as obese as of last year. And the problem appears to be more serious among men in their 30s, as more than half of that group was classified as obese, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), Wednesday. 지난해 기준 국내 성인 3명 중 1명이 비만으로 분류됐다. 수요일 질병관리청에 의하면 특히 30대 남성의 절반 이상이 비만으로 분류돼 해당 연령층에서 문제가 더 심각했다.

2023-10-19 10:12

[LIFESTYLE] Camping regulation at Han River's picnic areas triggers privacy debate

LIFESTYLECamping regulation at Han River's picnic areas triggers privacy debate

한강 텐트 단속, 사생활 침해 논란 일으켜

As growing numbers of people visit parks along the Han River for autumn picnics, Seoul city's current regulation, which forces them to leave two sides of a tent open at riverside picnic areas is sparking debate over privacy concerns. 가을 나들이를 위해 갈수록 많은 방문객들이 한강을 찾으면서 강가 소풍 구역 텐트의 4면 중 2면 이상을 반드시 열어놔야 한다는 서울시의 현 규정이 사생활 침해 논란을 일으키고 있다.

2023-10-17 15:29

[LIFESTYLE] Tanghulu captures hearts of Korean millennials and Gen Z

LIFESTYLETanghulu captures hearts of Korean millennials and Gen Z

한국 MZ 사로잡은 '탕후루’

For 12-year-old Choi Jun-hee, tanghulu, a Chinese candied fruit snack, is her latest guilty pleasure. 12살 최준희에게 과일 꼬치에 설탕을 입혀 굳힌 중국식 간식 '탕후루’는 최근 금단의 즐거움이다.

2023-09-26 11:18

[LIFESTYLE] Seoul to host pet festival for first time

LIFESTYLESeoul to host pet festival for first time

서울시 반려동물 축제 첫 개최

A grand festival for pets and their owners will take place for the first time in the capital city, Oct. 8, at World Cup Park's Peace Park, featuring a variety of events, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced, Sunday. 일요일 서울시는 다음달 8일 월드컵공원 평화의 광장에서 반려인과 반려동물이 함께 즐길 수 있는 다채로운 활동의 축제를 시에서 첫 개최한다고 발표했다.

2023-09-18 16:04

[LIFESTYLE] Korean women enter motherhood at more advanced age

LIFESTYLEKorean women enter motherhood at more advanced age

한국, 평균 출산연령 늦어져

Korean women are becoming mothers later in life as the country struggles with a shrinking population and a record-low fertility rate of 0.78, according to data, Wednesday. 수요일 발표된 자료에 의하면 인구감소와 사상 최저 출산율 0.78이라는 난제를 겪고 있는 한국에서 평균 출산 연령이 늦어지고 있다.

2023-08-31 14:06

[LIFESTYLE] Palaces, Cheong Wa Dae welcome fall season with cultural events

LIFESTYLEPalaces, Cheong Wa Dae welcome fall season with cultural events

고궁 및 청와대, 가을 맞이 문화행사 개최

Various cultural events are expected to take place at Joseon-era (1392-1910) palaces and the former presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae, in Seoul beginning September along with the cool autumn breeze. 시원한 가을 바람이 부는 9월 초부터 서울에서는 여러 문화 행사가 조선 시대(1392-1910) 고궁 및 전 대통령 집무실 청와대에서 열릴 것으로 예상된다.

2023-08-22 16:31

[LIFESTYLE] Everland releases photos of 1-month-old twin panda cubs

LIFESTYLEEverland releases photos of 1-month-old twin panda cubs

에버랜드, 생후 1달 쌍둥이 판다 사진 공개

Twin giant pandas born last month celebrated their one-month birthday at Everland Panda World, according to the country's largest theme park, Monday. 국내 최대 규모 테마파크 에버랜드는 지난달 태어난 쌍둥이 판다가 월요일 에버랜드 판다월드에서 생후 1개월을 맞았다고 전했다.

2023-08-08 09:39

[LIFESTYLE] K-beauty: What does it cost to be beautiful?

LIFESTYLEK-beauty: What does it cost to be beautiful?

미의 기준, '아름다움’ 위해 얼마를 치러야 하나

Hana Kim is a Korean American who thinks the beauty standards in Korea are outrageous and toxic for women of all ages. 김하나는 한국계 미국인으로, 한국의 미적 기준이 비현실적이고 여성들에게 유해하다고 생각한다.

2023-07-25 13:23

[LIFESTYLE] From traditional to trendy, guided tour of Busan's diverse culinary scene

LIFESTYLEFrom traditional to trendy, guided tour of Busan's diverse culinary scene

'전통’부터 '유행’까지, 다채로운 부산 음식문화 탐방

Visit Busan Pass offers shortcut to local delicacies, tourist attractions for foreign independent travelers '비짓부산패스,’ 외국인 나홀로 여행객을 위한 현지 별미, 관광명소 코스 안내

2023-07-20 13:02

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