BMW Korea said Monday its BMW Driving Center in Yeongjongdo, Incheon celebrated an accumulated 1 million visitors, since opening in August 2014. The BMW Driving Center offers various hands-on programs, such as test-drives on its 2.6-kilometer driving track and education courses for children.  The center in Yeongjongdo is the company‘s first to be built in Asia and the third in the world, after Germany and the US, the company said. Written by Jo He-rim (herim@heraldcorp.com)

The sunny sky has a bright blue hue in Gangneung, Gangwon Province, near the East Sea on Thursday morning. White clouds are painted across the morning sky as the contrasting colors of the silver grass below bring out its vivid blue. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)

The Cultural Heritage Administration Royal Palaces and Tombs Center said it will open five more forest trails at Joseon royal tomb sites from Friday. Paths have been opened up at Uireung in Seoul and at four royal tomb sites in Gyeonggi Province: Yungneung and Geolleung in Hwaseong, Jangneung in Gimpo, and Sareung as well as Hongneung and Yureung in Namyangju.  The photo shows a pathway in the traditional tree nursery at Hongneung and Yureung in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. (Photos

Samsung Electronics has collaborated with K-pop stars BTS on the opening of a pop-up store for fans at Garosugil in southern Seoul, the company said Friday. The Serif, Samsung’s flagship lifestyle TV model, is installed at the three-floor store, “BTS Pop-Up: Map of Soul,” to display music videos of the idol group. Four Serif TVs could be spotted on each floor. On the second floor of the store, Samsung has installed a 1,200-nit HDR LED display to better support the offl

Kpop sensation BTS held its second online concert titled “BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E” on Saturday amid the coronavirus pandemic.  The 120-minute show, packed with cutting-edge technology, featured the septet’s powerful group dances as well as performances highlighting individual members.  The virtual concert was broadcast through six different camera angles with one side of the screen showing BTS fans known as ARMY from around the world.  (Photos: Big Hit Ente

A rare nighttime military parade was held at Kim Il-sung Square in the center of Pyongyang on Saturday to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers’ Party, according to the Korean Central News Agency.  During the massive parade, North Korea showed off a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and other weapons. At a speech made at midnight on Friday before the parade started, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un vowed to continue to strengthen the country&

Pink muhly covers a local park near Pohang City Hall in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, on Wednesday. Like its name, the pink muhly grass has grown into its bright pink color with hints of green. The grass will keep the color until November, when cold weather hits. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)

South Koreans are getting more chances to enjoy a crystal-clear sky, a respite from the gloomy indoor-centered lifestyle sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic.  In particular, the autumn sky viewed from Namsan, Jung-gu, Seoul is stunningly bright and blue. As the country ushers in fall, the dazzling blue sky tends to stand out with its vivid colors.  (Photos: Yonhap) By Lee Jae-eun (leeje16@heraldcorp.com)

Korean daisies, also called Siberian chrysanthemums, are in full bloom at Donguibogam Village in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, Tuesday. The flowers bloom in the fall and fade once winter arrives. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)

Hueree Natural Park in Seogwipo, Jeju is covered in rosy waves as pink muhly flowers burst into bloom.  Hueree signifies a village of rest and love, and aims to convey a sense of comfort and healing to visitors through pink muhly flowers. People who visit relish the experience of taking a walk in the park while enjoying the autumn breeze. (Photos: Yonhap) By Lee Jae Eun (leeje16@heraldcorp.com)

Retail giant Shinsegae Group said Monday it opened Starfield Ansung in Ansung, Gyeonggi Province, making it the largest shopping mall in the southern part of the province. According to the mall operator, the total floor space amounts to 240,000 square meters and the parking lot is big enough for 5,000 vehicles.  About 300 shops have entered the mall so far, and it also places various entertainment facilities, such as a 63-meter observatory and art exhibition spaces.  To prevent

A public park in Seoul is filled with visitors on Saturday, the fourth day of the Chuseok holiday, which started Wednesday. People wearing masks are sitting down for picnics with family and friends, while others enjoy a walk in the park. (Photos: Yonhap) By Song Donna (donnadsong@heraldcorp.com)

Passengers head to their hometowns from Seoul Express Bus Terminal in Seocho, southern Seoul, on Tuesday, just ahead of the Chuseok holiday.  The bus terminal has seen a sharp decline in passengers in recent months due to the spread of the COVID-19 infection.  The five-day Chuseok holiday starts Wednesday and runs through Sunday. (Photos: Yonhap) By Park Jun-hee (junheeep97@heraldcorp.com)

NEW GENESIS IN CAMOUFLAGE -- Genesis unveiled its first GV70 teaser image wrapped in camouflage Tuesday. Genesis emphasized the brand’s identity by attaching the G-Matrix pattern camouflage film to the GV70. The GV70 is the fifth vehicle in the Genesis lineup, and is a rear-wheel-drive-based luxury midsize sport utility vehicle. (Hyundai Motor)

Fair Trade Commission Chairperson Joh Sung-wook (center) tries out Relumino -- Samsung Electronics’ visual aid application for people with low vision -- during a visit to the gallery of C-Lab, the tech giant’s in-house incubator program, in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, Monday. Joh joined Kim Ki-nam, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, and other executives during an event where Samsung announced programs to help partner firms. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)