"Lost Property Returns" By Kim Hye-jung Originals Books YA writer Kim Hye-jung returns with her first work for adult readers, "Lost Property Returns." The novel, which has been serialized on Millie's Library, one of South Korea's largest e-book subscription platforms, since November, received favorable reviews and was released as an e-book in January. It rose to the top of the platform's best...

First Vice Foreign Minister Kim Hong-kyun has visited the United Arab Emirates for discussions on strengthening cooperation in core areas of mutual interest, his office said Saturday. Kim met with Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority of Abu Dhabi, and Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, minister of state at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on Friday for talks on boosting coo...

Those who wish to spend more time exploring the world of Buddhism can apply to join either a one-day or two-day Templestay featuring meditation with Buddhist monks, a mala beads-making activity and a tea ceremony.

Escape from the stresses of daily life this weekend by binging on light-hearted sitcoms that feature colorful characters and comically relatable moments. After another week of hard work and dedication, marathon your way through clever wordplay and emotionally engaging scenes in some of these widely popular sitcoms available on streaming services. "The Office" on Coupang Play "Brooklyn Nine-Nin...

"Kakadu" By Park Seol-yeon Anonbooks A Western-style cafe called Kakadu opens in the bustling heart of Gyeongseong, as present-day Seoul was called during the Japanese colonial era. The city is evolving with the echoes of the March 1st Movement still lingering in the air. The cafe is owned by filmmaker Lee Kyung-son, who experiences fleeting triumphs and frequent failures alongside his enigma...

The state of the Korean cosmetics market also presents challenges for aspiring celebrity beauty brands. According to the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, the number of small cosmetics manufacturers skyrocketed 78 percent from 2019 to 2022, reaching 28,015. With each manufacturer potentially creating multiple brands, the actual number of small brands is likely much higher. There is also a high...

Misperceptions In 2020, Lotte Mart was embroiled in controversy when one of its employees refused entry to a dog undergoing guide dog training. This was against the law, which mandates that a dog trainer or person with a disability has the right to enter a public place accompanied by their dog. This issue, as per Park's observation, significantly heightened public awareness that guide dogs, eve...

Nearly 6 out of 10 South Koreans read less than one book in a year, a recent report by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism showed Thursday. According to the report, 43 percent of the population read at least one book between September of 2022 and August of 2023. This was down 4.5 percentage points compared to the previous results of the biennial study released in 2021, and was the lowest...

VENICE -- Outsider, queer and Indigenous artists are getting an overdue platform at the 60th Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition that opens Saturday, curated for the first time by a Latin American. Brazilian curator Adriano Pedrosa’s main show, which accompanies 88 national pavilions for the seven-month run, is strong on figurative painting, with fewer installations than recent editions....

Details, including the time and form, of a proposed meeting between President Yoon Suk Yeol and main opposition leader Lee Jae-myung have yet to be set, the presidential office said Saturday. In a message to the press, Yoon's office also dismissed media reports that the date for what would be their first-ever meeting has been confirmed. On Friday, the presidential office said Yoon proposed hold...

The Foreign Ministry expressed concerns Saturday over the escalating tensions in the Middle East, calling on all stakeholders to refrain from actions that could worsen the crisis. The ministry also said it condemns actions that led to recent explosions in Iran. "We strongly denounce any move that escalates regional tension, including the explosion that occurred in Iran on Friday," it said in a ...

"Ma-eun's Store" By Lee Seo-su Moonji Publishing Ma-eun is working hard, but is she happy? No, she cannot sleep soundly, afraid the store will go out of business. She smiles brightly at the customers, but is she happy? No, she is counting losses and skipping dinner. “Am I happy? Possibly not,” thinks Ma-eum, a 37-year-old woman who has just opened her cafe. When Ma-eum's mom asks why she ch...

The trading volume of gold in South Korea has jumped sharply this month amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, data showed Saturday. The daily trading volume of gold in the country came to 16.9 billion won ($12.25 million) as of Friday, according to the data from the Korea Exchange, the country's bourse operator. The reading marks a sharp increase from a daily average of 6.86 billion won ...

TAMPA, Fla. , April 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Concept Medical , a pioneer in innovative drug delivery technologies, proudly announces the commencement of its groundbreaking IDE clinical study, "MAGICAL-ISR" using MagicTouch – Sirolimus drug coated balloon (DCB), for the management of in-stent restenosis (ISR) in coronary artery disease. MagicTouch in ISR indication, had earlier been granted...

DOHA, Qatar , April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Museums today opened Your Ghosts Are Mine, Expanded Cinemas, Amplified Voices , a major exhibition coinciding with the 60th International Art Exhibition at the Venice Biennale, bringing together works by filmmakers and video artists from the Middle East , Africa and Asia . On view at ACP Palazzo Franchetti (through 24 November), the ex...