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[Weekender] Ringing in 2024: Six places to see the sunrise
Culture
Dec 31, 2023
For many Koreans, watching the sunrise on New Year’s Day is an important ritual, where wishes are often made for the days and months to come. The routine is typically enriched with celebrations across the nation, featuring vibrant musical performances and events to add to the New Year atmosphere. Sky Park in Seoul Located in Mapo-gu, the park is an ideal place for those who want to see the sunrise without having to travel far from the capital. The area’s district office said this w
[Well-curated] Cartoon heaven, luxury sushi course and NCT Dream exhibition
Weekender
Dec 29, 2023
Animation, cartoon lovers' heaven Situated on the sixth floor of HDC IPark Mall in Yongsan, central Seoul, is a fantasylike space in which animation and cartoon characters from across the world are displayed, along with a plethora of merchandise. Dubbed Popcon D Square, the space is separated into three zones. The first zone, categorized as character shops, contains the Studio Ghibli Collection, Marvel Collection and stores Aniland and Ichiban Kuji. Figurines and stationery based on popula
[Weekender] From hearth to oven: Coal mining history baked into ‘yeontan’ bread
Hashtag Korea
Dec 23, 2023
Miniature cakes modeled after coal briquettes honors fading history of deep pit miners in Korea
[Eye Plus] 'Sangmo' adds wings to gugak
Culture
Dec 23, 2023
“The 'sangmo' can be called the ‘wings for gugak,’ as it enriches gugak performances,” says nongak performer Kim Ji-won. The "sangmo" is a Joseon-era military hat with ornaments. The ornaments -- attached to the top of the hat -- come in diverse shapes, such as ribbons, feathers or flowers. Performers wearing the sangmo spin their heads while playing an instrument alongside other band members in nongak, a type of traditional music and dance created by
[Weekender] Korea's elderly poverty reveals itself in heart of Seoul
Retail
Dec 16, 2023
Senior citizens flock for 3,000 won gukbap, 200 won coffee, 6,000 won hair cuts as prices soar in Seoul
[Weekender] [K-School] From lobster to rose tteokbokki, Korean school food continues to evolve
Social affairs
Dec 9, 2023
Korea spends W7.53tr a year on free school lunches nationwide, despite programs rocky start
[Weekender] Can't get a date? Try a temple ... or city hall
Culture
Dec 2, 2023
Buddhist organization and local city governments step in to create opportunities for singles to find partners
[Eye Plus] Korean traditional painter helps haegeum blooms
Culture
Nov 25, 2023
As a staff of Haegeum Laboratory Moogung, Kim Da-rae draws traditional Korean paintings on haegeum, a traditional Korean instrument that consists of a wooden body with two strings and a bow. “I am a haegeum creator who imbues a fresh wave into haegeum,” Kim said. Kim majored in Korean art both in college and graduate school. She says it was lucky that she was able to become a designer after a long journey to find the right career for her. “I had a dream to be an artisan who pro
[Weekender] Meoktaekkang sweeps across Korea
Weekender
Nov 18, 2023
Nongshim’s pungent, addictive fish-flavored snack sells out, resellers fetch double, triple the original price
[Weekender] Warm delights on cold nights: Street snacks make a comeback
Weekender
Nov 11, 2023
From pulbbang to sipwonbbang -- winter's comfort foods offer nostalgia, novelty
[Weekender] Pop-up store on a date?
Culture
Nov 4, 2023
Showcasing exclusive content and top-notch merchandise at a pop-up store has become a must for many brands in Korea as a means of promotion. Pop-ups open for a brief period to reach new customers by giving them an opportunity to experience the brand and strengthen the brand loyalty of existing clients. Though commercial, such fleeting spaces have also become one of the most sought-after date spots for friends and couples here, developing into a new kind of playground, particularly for millennial
[Weekender] The dedication of marrying oneself: Why some Koreans throw 'sologamy' weddings
Social affairs
Oct 28, 2023
Imbalance in Korea’s wedding gift culture, desire to find happiness fuel desire for solo ceremonies
[Eye Plus] Haegeum music filling in the blanks of life
Culture
Oct 28, 2023
“Haegeum is like ink that has permeated into my life,” Kim Sae-jin said. Kim majors in haegeum at the Korea National University of Arts, a special educational institution to foster artists. Haegeum is a traditional Korean string instrument that is played by pulling the bow across its two strings. It is also nicknamed the “ggaeng-ggaeng-i” for its high-pitched sounds. The haegeum's body consists of a soundbox made of bamboo and oak, a bamboo bar and two tuning pegs. T
[Weekender] Indie bookstores thrive in reading-reluctant Korea
Retail
Oct 21, 2023
Smaller bookshops increasingly cater to self-published writers rather than readers; some face criticism as mere photogenic backdrops
[Weekender] Community festivals bring autumn to life
Weekender
Oct 14, 2023
From concerts on forest trail to photo zones on silvergrass field, Seoul's neighborhoods come alive with autumn celebrations
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