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Mon, July 4, 2022 | 22:27

[Temple Adventures] Bulguk Temple and the 2 lives of Kim Daeseong

If ever there's a Korean Buddhist temple you could or would want to impress people with by showing them it, whether it's friends or family, it would be Bulguk Temple in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. Not only is Bulguk Temple home to seven National Treasures and six additional Korean Treasures, it's also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Because of this, the temple is often...

2022-01-04 15:10

Vineworks pairs wine with people

Vineworks pairs wine with people. An interactive wine tasting and food community in the heart of western Seoul's Hapjeong-dong area, it provides events and casual drop-ins for wine enthusiasts and beginners alike.

2022-01-04 04:58

6 Afghan evacuees find jobs in Korea: justice ministry

Six Afghan evacuees airlifted to South Korea from Afghanistan taken over by the Taliban last year have found jobs, the justice ministry said Monday.

2022-01-03 14:29

Korea ups efforts to attract foreign workers

The Korean government will step up efforts to attract more skilled foreign nationals this year by improving its visa system for job seekers who have obtained an advanced degree in the country. The Ministry of Justice recently introduced a set of more open and inclusive immigration policies aimed at increasing the number of foreign workers in order to maintain national growth ...

Lee Hyo-jin | 2022-01-03 09:00

Multicultural families' fathers group launched

The concept of parenting as a shared job for both mothers and fathers has gradually gained acceptance in Korea, but in many international marriage couples here, it is still recognized as mainly the role of immigrant wives. However, in one region, fathers of multicultural families who want to take an active part in childcare and are eager to communicate with other parents of m...

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-12-30 16:44

Central, local gov'ts increase support for multicultural children

The central and local governments are expanding their support for children with multicultural backgrounds, with the goals of guaranteeing their right to education and better facilitating their integration into Korean society.

Bahk Eun-ji | 2021-12-29 16:25

10 Korean indie singles to remember 2021

While 2021 has not amounted to the turnaround year many expected it to be, amidst the doom and gloom of this relentless pandemic there have surely been some great things going on. The releases from the indie scene in Korea is one very notable positive to take out of 2021, and below is a selection of great tunes released this year that you might have missed.

2021-12-28 13:47

[Joseon Images] Ringing in the New Year

In Korea, the iconic symbol of New Year's Eve is the ringing of the bell at Bosingak in downtown Seoul. In the recent past, the streets surrounding the bell were filled with revelers who welcomed the New Year as the bell was struck 33 times. It was the Korean equivalent of the ball dropping at New York's Times Square.

2021-12-28 11:34

Celebrating Christmas in Korea in 2021

Christmas is almost upon us, even if it doesn't feel as festive this year. As events are being canceled or modified to comply with stricter gathering rules and group events are discouraged, it is getting harder to celebrate the holiday season. But there are still ways to capture the festive atmosphere and get in the Christmas mood.

2021-12-21 19:13

Nearly 9 in 10 foreign nationals in Korea want to extend their stays

Almost nine out of 10 foreign nationals in Korea without permanent residency want to extend their stay, government data showed Tuesday.

Lee Kyung-min | 2021-12-21 16:26

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