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Mon, January 30, 2023 | 23:05

Daejeon artists celebrate 10.5 years with art, board games

Daejeon artists celebrate 10.5 years with art, board games

The Daejeon Arts Collective (DJAC) is celebrating its 10.5th anniversary this week, with a multidisciplinary art exhibition at Igong Gallery from this Thursday to next Tuesday, and an open house on Saturday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

2022-04-12 22:00

Ukulele player finds inspiration on his way to buy fresh food

Ukulele player finds inspiration on his way to buy fresh food

Ukulele player Ethan Hoffman moved to Seoul recently, taking up residence in the city center's historic Bukchon Hanok Village. “Nearly every day, I make a point of going out to see it and appreciating the view. There wasn't anything like that to see where I lived before,” said Hoffman, 32, who left the U.S. in 2014 and lived in Yeokgok in Bucheon, Gyeonggi Province, until las...

2022-04-12 18:12

Korea's first modern magician ventures abroad

Korea's first modern magician ventures abroad

Seoul, on Feb. 4, 1884, was extremely cold. The Han River, for the most part, was frozen, cutting the city off from the port in Jemulpo (modern Incheon). Yet, despite the bitter temperatures, the Lunar New Year's traditions were followed - feasts, offerings and, of course, stone and kite fights. Kites were not the only things overhead.

2022-04-05 20:05

New lounge BDBD brings retrofuturism to Itaewon

New lounge BDBD brings retrofuturism to Itaewon

Further expanding his empire of libation, Korean American entrepreneur Wendell Louie has introduced his latest contribution to Seoul's lounge and bar scene, just as social distancing measures are being opened up.

2022-04-05 13:48

Korea to issue travel documents for Ukrainians of Korean descent

Korea to issue travel documents for Ukrainians of Korean descent

South Korea has decided to issue travel documents for Ukrainians of Korean descent and other locals with families in South Korea, even if they have no passports, a related ministry said Monday.

2022-04-04 20:34

Over 12,000 migrant workers to enter Korea in H1: gov't

Over 12,000 migrant workers to enter Korea in H1: gov't

More than 12,000 migrant workers will enter Korea in the first half of this year to relieve labor shortage in farming and fishing areas, the justice ministry said Monday.

2022-04-04 11:30

[RAS Korea] Militarized Nonsan also offers scenic tourist spots

RAS KoreaMilitarized Nonsan also offers scenic tourist spots

Nonsan is famous for two things: Strawberries and the ROK Army basic training center. Few would imagine that there is a pleasant day trip of scenic beauty and television drama fame to be had here. Nonsan region has a rich history from before the Three Kingdoms Era. An important battle during Silla times was fought in the area. Now Nonsan is part of the greater Daejeon metropo...

2022-03-29 18:04

Pro Wrestling Society returns to Seoul for 'Pub Brawl'

Pro Wrestling Society returns to Seoul for 'Pub Brawl'

Korea's own homegrown pro wrestling crew, Pro Wrestling Society (PWS), is returning to Seoul, finally, after more than two years away. But they're dead set on showing everybody that they haven't been in hibernation during the pandemic.

2022-03-29 15:20

Gov't to expand family invitations for Ukrainians in Korea amid Russian invasion

Gov't to expand family invitations for Ukrainians in Korea amid Russian invasion

Ukrainian nationals, including those of Korean descent, will be able to invite more family members to Korea amid the Ukraine-Russia war, the justice ministry said Tuesday.

2022-03-29 11:18

Over 130,000 migrant workers to get visa extension in Korea

Over 130,000 migrant workers to get visa extension in Korea

The government has decided to grant stay extensions to over 130,000 migrant workers in the country to relieve labor shortage at farms and small businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said Monday.

2022-03-28 10:12

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