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- Designs for people's lives
- Feb 15, 2012
- “Seoul is getting chic. It is as attractive, neat and as fancy as New York City or as clean as Singapore.”Tony Porter, an American engaged in international trade in Singapore who comes to Korea two to three times a year, said Seoul has become a lot more beautiful than it used to ...
- Korean designers join New York Fashion Week
- Feb 13, 2012
- Korea’s leading fashion designers brought their unique artistic visions to The Stage at Lincoln Center in New York on February 10 for Concept Korea FW 12.Organized by the Korea Creative Content Agency and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to promote recognition of Korea...
- Korean Food Alleys: Escape into Pimatgol
- Feb 08, 2012
- The bustle of downtown Seoul can be overwhelming at times, leaving one feeling trampled. That’s why there are alleys of refuge such as Pimatgol. Meaning “Horse-Avoiding Alley,” this narrow alleyway preserves a lesser-known side of Korean culture through its 600-year-old history. ...
- New Full Moon Day
- Feb 03, 2012
- The Moon has a special meaning for Korean people. A symbol of prosperity and good fortune, the Moon has long influenced life patterns and lifestyles in Korea. In traditional communities where people farmed and fished for a living, the lunar cycle provided a dependable schedule fo...
- 100 days to the Yeosu Expo
- Feb 03, 2012
- Yeosu Expo mascots Yeony and Suny march through Cheongyecheon Plaza with Expo volunteersYeosu Expo mascots Yeony and Suny march through Cheongyecheon Plaza with Expo volunteers on February 2 for a 100-day countdown parade. Expo 2012 Yeosu Korea will open on May 12.By Kwon Ju...
- Korea invited to Janadriyah Festival as guest of honor
- Feb 02, 2012
- The Republic of Korea will be the guest of honor at Saudi Arabia’s 26th Janadriyah National Festival for Heritage and Culture, scheduled to be held from February 8 to 24. The Korean Pavilion entrance is adorned with syllables of the Korean alphabet, Hangeul (photo courtesy of t...
- Dreams of Myeongdong
- Feb 01, 2012
- Today’s Myeongdong, with its glossy storefronts, crammed alleyways, and lines of busy snack vendors yelling to be heard over the constant blare of K-pop tunes, is one of Seoul’s top shopping destinations. But the Seoul neighborhood was once famous for drawing a different kind of ...
- Korean film directors to meet British audiences
- Feb 01, 2012
- The opportunity to sit down and talk freely with a choice film director is something that most film fans -- and even critics -- can only wish for. But for fans keeping watch on the Korean film scene from England, 2012 may be the year of wishes coming true. Krean film director Le...
- Korean film in 2012
- Feb 01, 2012
- The Korean film industry has a lot to offer for the year of 2012. Korean films have been gathering more attention around the world and in the domestic market, as Korean films gain attention and Korean actors and producers take part in more international collaborations. According ...
- Hansik restaurants join New York City Restaurant Week
- Jan 30, 2012
- The verdict is in, and fine dining enthusiasts agree: the New York City fine dining experience is not complete without Hansik, or Korean food. Last October, the New York-based Danji became the first Korean restaurant to receive a Michelin star, and this month, Bann and Hangawi ha...
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