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- Istanbul, Gyeongju begin exploration of Silk Road
- Sep 03, 2013
- On the evening of August 31, Ayasofya Square in Istanbul, Turkey, opened to a big cultural show with great fanfare. Some 7,000 citizens and visitors, waiting for the show a few hours ahead of the opening, let out a cheer watching the welcoming ceremony through a gigantic screen. ...
- Lose yourself in reading at Small Library
- Aug 30, 2013
- With summer out and autumn in, the best season for reading is coming in Korea.Small Libraries scattered throughout every corner of the nation are welcoming readers with plenty of books that will help nourish them spiritually. Children gather and read together in the Dorandor...
- How to make traditional Korean liquor
- Aug 30, 2013
- Two kinds of traditional Korean liquor from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) have recently been revived.Under the project “Bring Back Joseon-Era Traditional Alcohol,” the Rural Development Administration (RDA) brought back to life two kinds of traditional Korean alcohol: jaju (liqu...
- Opera concert by Korean sopranos well received in Austr...
- Aug 28, 2013
- The Voice di Corea concert at Sydney Opera House recently was well received by Australians, who filled all 2,200 seats and reacted with great cheers to the beautiful harmony of the Prima Donnas Ensemble. The Prima Donnas Ensemble performs at the Sydney Opera House (photo cou...
- Spanish daily El Pais says Gangnam has more visitors
- Aug 27, 2013
- Spanish daily newspaper El Pais recently released a three-page special feature on Gangnam District in southern Seoul under the title “El barrio con mas visitas,” meaning “the neighborhood with more visitors.” Iker Seisdedos, a fan of K-pop and Korean films, wrote the article afte...
- War moments captured through Robert Capa’s camera
- Aug 26, 2013
- Both arms wide, a Spanish soldier holding a gun in his right hand collapses after being shot. This is The Falling Soldier captured by Robert Capa (1913-1954), the very photo which shot him to fame as the world’s greatest war photographer. The Falling Soldier depicting a sold...
- Chinese bloggers, journalists promote friendship with K...
- Aug 26, 2013
- A group of influential journalists and bloggers from China visited Korea recently for six days. Arriving in Korea on August 18 to gain a better understanding of Korea, the group of 15 includes key figures such as scientific writer Fang Zhouzi who is followed by around 1.7 million...
- [Interview] Pianist Kim Dae-jin communicates with youth...
- Aug 23, 2013
- A reflective moment is very important for youths with a growing sense of isolation in the modern world. Kim Dae-jin, a professor at Korea National University of Arts, has tried to make access to classical music easier for young people who have become used to provocative pop cultu...
- Asian youths visit Korea to experience culture
- Aug 23, 2013
- Youths from 21 different cultures had a chance to mingle with each other in Korea. About 200 young people from 21 nations flew to the nation for a special two-week program entitled Youth Camp for Asia’s Future 2013: Asian Youth! Be a New Cultural Icon. The participating nations i...
- Little Mix releases Korean version of “Wings”
- Aug 23, 2013
- British four-piece girl group Little Mix has come up with a Korean version of their hit song “Wings.” Little Mix has released a Korean version of their hit song "Wings." (photo courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Korea Inc.)Little Mix was formed on the eighth series of The ...
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