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Korean beauty YouTubers reach out to global viewers

FashionSept 23, 2015

Tech savvy viewers in their teens and 20s consume a wealth of beauty tips on video-sharing sites
A taste of tradition, history and elegance

Food&BeverageSept 23, 2015

Woonamjung in Kangwon Land offers authentic royal Korean cuisine
Gyeongju World Culture Expo gaining students’ attention

CultureSept 23, 2015

The Gyeongju World Culture Expo in the ancient Silla capital city of Gyeongju is gaining attraction from students as a knowledge destination where they can learn about the Silla history and Korean cultural heritage.According to the expo’s organizing committee, about 150 schools nationwide have planned their field trips to the expo -- which kicked off last month for 59 days under the theme of “Eurasia Cultural Express: Silk Road Cultural Festival."Among many shows and performances, “Flying: Hwara
Cancer leading cause of death in S. Korea in 2014: data

HealthSept 23, 2015

Cancer remained the leading cause of death in South Korea in 2014, with the death rate from the disease also rising steadily, government data showed Wednesday. A total of 75,334 people died of cancer last year, which accounted for 28.3 percent of all deaths reported last year, according to the data provided by Statistics Korea. Cancer's death rate -- the number of deaths per 100,000 people -- stood at 149 last year, up from the previous year's 146.5. Cardiovascular, or heart-related, disease
HalaTrip, Jejudo release travel guide for Muslims

TravelSept 22, 2015

HalaTrip.com, an online travel platform operated by Singapore-based Crescentrating, said together with the Jeju Tourism Association, it has published a 12-page travel guide on Jejudo Island for Muslim travelers.Titled “Experience Jeju Island, A Traveler’s Haven,” the guide, which is available in English and can be downloaded from HalaTrip.com, introduces the island’s landscapes, culture and activities.It also shows Muslim travelers the best places to visit, shop, dine and pray on the Korean Isla
S. Koreans spend 2.5 hours on smartphone apps every day

CultureSept 22, 2015

South Koreans spend more than two hours using smartphone applications every day on average, a study showed Tuesday, with teenagers being the most app-dependent generation among the age groups surveyed. The survey taken by Cheil Worldwide Inc., an advertisement arm of Samsung Group, showed that the average South Korean spends 2 hours and 23 minutes using smartphone apps on a daily basis. The study was based on 4,442 users logging on to 70,000 different apps over the August-September period. Te
Ballett Basel, Seoul Ballet Theatre to perform together in Korea

CultureSept 21, 2015

Europe’s leading contemporary dance group Ballett Basel will host joint performances over the next two weeks in Korea with Seoul Ballet Theatre, one of the four professional ballet companies here. The shows will feature unique choreography spotlighting cross-cultural synergy and artistic synthesis. The performances, titled “Moves,” will be held at Gwacheon Citizens’ Hall on Sept. 24-25 at 8 p.m. and the National Theatre of Korea on Oct. 1-2 at 8 p.m. Ballett Basel performers. Ismael LorenzoThe
English translation of S. Korean children's novel to be sold in Britain

CultureSept 21, 2015

A translated version of a new book by a best-selling South Korean children's novelist will be sold in Britain, the author's overseas agency said Monday. The British publishing company, Little, Brown Book Group, will publish Hwang Seon-mi's "The Dog Who Dreamed of Love" in English next fall, KL Management said. This will be Hwang's second book to be published in English after "Leafie, a Hen Into the Wild," which has sold more than 1.1 million copies in the local book market since its release in
S. Korea sets out to woo back Chinese tourists

CultureSept 21, 2015

South Korea's retail and tourism industries are preparing a slew of promotional and cultural events to woo back Chinese travelers during a long-haul holiday season, pinning their hopes on making up for a summer slump in the wake of a viral respiratory illness, sources said Monday. Since the first outbreak in late May, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome made a big dent on domestic spending as foreign tourists canceled their planned trips during the peak summer season, while South Koreans avoided
'The Throne' rockets to solid opening at weekend box office

CultureSept 21, 2015

The Korean period drama about a Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) king who starved his own son to death was the top performer at the local box office over the weekend, data showed Monday. "The Throne" drew 1.32 million viewers during the Sept. 18-20 weekend, bringing the film's total attendance to 1.8 million, according to box-office data from the Korean Film Council.Released last Wednesday, the film by veteran director Lee Joon-ik topped 1 million in just four days. Starring Song Kang-ho and Yoo Ah-
Exhibition shows creative process of webtoons

CultureSept 20, 2015

In the digital age, drawing cartoons and characters does not require pencils and paper anymore.All you need is a computer -- a PC, laptop or tablet -- and electronic pens and pads, as most Korean comics are now being consumed by readers in the form of webtoons. The new, digitalized creative process of comics is the focus of an exhibition currently on at the National Library of Korea in southern Seoul. Visitors draw webtoon characters on computers at the National Library of Korea. (National Libra
Jil’hal Bros dishes out buzzworthy eats

Food&BeverageSept 18, 2015

New York’s Middle Eastern-style street food huge hit in Seoul
[Travel Bits]

TravelSept 18, 2015

Experience Finland’s polar nightFinnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is looking for explorers to participate in its program to experience the country in the winter.In partnership with Finland Tourism, the 100 Days of Polar Night Magic program will take participants on a ride on Alaskan huskies dogsleds to see the aurora, go on a camping, and ice climbing and diving in Lapland.Pasi Ikonen, Finnish orienteering competitor and winner of the 2001 World Orienteering Championships, will be joining wi
Around the Hotels

Food&BeverageSept 18, 2015

Autumn picnic package at Imperial Palace SeoulImperial Palace Seoul is presenting from Sept. 14 through Nov. 29 the Autumn Picnic Package for those seeking a picnic in the heart of the city and a cozy getaway in a hotel room, available for local guests in Korea and foreigners with resident cards. The package includes an overnight stay in a guest room along with a taxi voucher for 10,000 won; a takeout picnic box, which consists of Deli Amador’s club sandwiches and two bottles of Perrier sparklin
Eggplant rolls (gaji mari)

Food&BeverageSept 18, 2015

Eggplant rolls (gaji mari). (Korean Bapsang)These gorgeous eggplant rolls are healthy and easy to make. They are called gaji mari in Korean. Gaji is eggplant, and mari refers to rolled up dishes. The thinly sliced eggplants are briefly cooked in a skillet, rolled up with other vegetables, and served with a sauce. Eggplants cook down significantly, so make sure they are not too slender when you buy them.I used colorful fresh bell peppers and enoki mushrooms in this recipe. Play around with differ