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'Ssireum' to become intangible cultural asset

'Ssireum' to become intangible cultural asset

"Ssireum," or traditional Korean wrestling, will be designated as an intangible cultural asset.

Kwon Mee-yoo | 2016-10-31 16:55

American doctors imported apples to Korea

American doctors imported apples to Korea

It isn’t clear when apples were first introduced into Korea but we do know that in the late 19th century Americans residing in the country imported apples from the United States. Some of the earliest apples imported were Red Astrachans (also known as Abe Lincolns), yellow Early Harvests and Red Junes. Some of the best apples were grown in Wonsan and apples grown there were so...

2016-09-25 17:03

Cultural events to enjoy during Chuseok holiday

Cultural events to enjoy during Chuseok holiday

During the Chuseok long on Wednesday to Sunday, various cultural events will be offered for families to enjoy. The National Gugak Center will hold ByeolByeol Janchi (festival) in its garden at 8 p.m. on Sept. 15 and 16. The festival will include traditional festival reenactments along with minyo (traditional folk songs) and a variety of traditional games. The performance is f...

Yun Suh-young | 2016-09-12 16:35

First cholera pandemic devastated Korea in 1821

First cholera pandemic devastated Korea in 1821

Like a thief in the night, cholera crossed quietly into Korea through the Yalu River port of Wiju in early September 1821. It was part of the first cholera pandemic which began in 1817 in India and had spread to China killing hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of people. Korea’s self-imposed isolation from the rest of the world was no protection from this disease.

2016-09-09 16:44

1923 Kanto Earthquake Massacre seen through American viewpoints

1923 Kanto Earthquake Massacre seen through American viewpoints

Shortly after noon on Sept. 1, 1923, the vibrant port city of Yokohama lay in ruins -- devastated by a powerful earthquake.

2016-08-31 16:17

Artist recreates traditional ceramics in Western style

Artist recreates traditional ceramics in Western style

A couple of days before her exhibition, which had been scheduled to start on Aug. 26, Whang Chong-nye, a 90-year-old potter, was still making ceramics for the event from the five kilns at her house

Choi Ha-young | 2016-08-31 16:14

[Joseon Images] Water carrier was one of Joseon's best jobs

Joseon ImagesWater carrier was one of Joseon's best jobs

One of the most lucrative occupations in Seoul during the late 19th century was carrying water.

2016-08-24 17:13

Gangneung, home to female influencers of Joseon

Gangneung, home to female influencers of Joseon

GANGNEUNG, Gangwon Province _ Gangneung is home to some of the most respected female figures in Korean history such as Shin Saimdang and Heo Nanseolheon. Shin Saimdang (1504-1551) was a noted artist and mother of the renowned Confucian scholar Yi I, also known as Yulgok (1536-1584), while Heo Nanseolheon (1563-1589) was a prominent poet.

Yun Suh-young | 2016-08-21 17:13

D-11The how-tos of Olympic travel- A tale of 3 cities

'Hanoks' in Seoul welcome visitors with new nameplates

The Seoul city government on Friday said it has completed attaching new nameplates to public "hanoks," or Korean traditional houses, to better host domestic and foreign visitors.

2016-08-05 10:28

'Gukgung' - art of disciplining mind and body

'Gukgung' - art of disciplining mind and body

Early in the morning at the traditional Korean archery range Sukhojung on Mount Nam in Seoul, Oh Won-seop, 73, the venue’s patron with 44 years of experience, teaches a man how to hold a bow.

Ko Dong-hwan | 2016-05-05 18:01

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