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Sat, August 24, 2019 | 01:23

'In North Korea' delves into defector's culture shock

Being overweight is something admirable in North Korea. If you are fat, people would think you are part of an upper-class family.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2019-05-10 13:46

Jung Woo-sung to rally support for refugees

Actor Jung Woo-sung will speak on refugees at the Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF), to be held for five days from June 19 at COEX in southern Seoul.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2019-05-05 16:40

Saju allows peek into your future

Are our lives predestined? Is what happens to us already decided? This is a question that crosses everyone's mind every once in a while.Some believe we have no choice but to follow the course of our destiny, while others say there is no such thing as fate and we are entirely responsible for our lives.

Cho Jae-hyon | 2019-05-03 14:29

Photobook praises Jeju's brave 'haenyeo' divers

On Jeju Island, the “haenyeo” (sea women) make their livelihood as the free divers of Korea. Currently numbering at 4,500, the haenyeo have a rich history and unbreakable bond as mothers, daughters and sisters of the sea.

2019-05-02 14:19

Author touts short-term investments for beginners

Yoo Mok-min, who founded the investment company Three Steps in 2018, was not always a successful finance man.

2019-04-26 14:36

Sharjah inaugurated as World Book Capital

SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates - Sharjah, the third largest city of the United Arab Emirates, began its term as the World Book Capital (WBC) 2019, designated by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Tuesday, coinciding with World Book and Copyright Day.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2019-04-24 18:03

Tie up loose ends, be meticulous with transactions

Whether it be in our personal or professional relationships, communication plays a crucial role in bringing about desired outcomes.

2019-04-19 15:46

Urbanite leads poetic Jeju lifestyle

Kim Soo-hong, 57, is one of a swarm of urbanites who migrated to the southern scenic island of Jeju about a decade ago. The “Jeju rush” phenomenon has been continuing since 2010.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2019-04-19 15:33

'Hunchback of Notre Dame' sales soar after tragic cathedral fire

The novel - published in 1831 under the original French title of “Notre-Dame de Paris” - topped Amazon France's bestseller list on Tuesday (local time), one day after the iconic cathedral was engulfed in a massive blaze, according to HuffPost and other news outlets.

Park Si-soo | 2019-04-17 14:25

Toothy smile vs. smiling eyes

In the digital age, emoticons or emojis are an essential part of life for Koreans. They are used extensively in emails, text messages and online and mobile messenger apps.

Kang Hyun-kyung | 2019-04-12 16:05

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