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- Rivers, the new national playgrounds
- May 10, 2012
- The four major rivers in South Korea— the Hangang, Nakdonggang, Yeongsangang, and Geumgang—have become venues for families and friends to engage in all manner of leisure activities including cycling, trekking, and camping. People are now able to enjoy the lovely scenery and histo...
- Korea goes multicultural [2]
- May 10, 2012
- Multicultural streets with respect for differences The South Korean government’s policy on multicultural issues is basically designed for homogenization of society, but it also respects the identities and diversity that foreign people bring when they become members of Korean soci...
- Korea goes multicultural
- May 08, 2012
- Overcoming differences through cultural activities More than 45 million people left and entered South Korea in 2011 alone, and the number of foreigners staying in Korea topped 1.4 million. Yes, Korean society is rapidly going multicultural. Of these 1.4 million, 1.1 million are l...
- Paju Book City receives international highlight
- May 08, 2012
- Driving about 30 minutes to an hour along Jayuro towards Paju, you will reach a traffic sign that signals the entrance into Paju Book City. The entrance to the city is lined with modern and unique architectural designs.Paju Book City, an industrial complex built on a 1,600-square...
- 17th century nautical chart denotes ‘Sea of Korea’
- Apr 20, 2012
- A nautical chart specifying the waters between Korea and Japan as the Sea of Korea was recently found in Japan. The chart, produced in 1646 by Sir Robert Dudley, the English explorer and cartographer who created the 17th century maritime encyclopedia Dell’Arcano del Mare, labels ...
- World Friends Korea seek better world for all
- Apr 20, 2012
- World Friends Korea (photo courtesy of KOICA) World Friends Korea (WFK) has been selected as one of the top government-led projects, in recognition of its public engagement and socioeconomic contributions to poverty reduction and sustainable development in developing countries. A...
- Simply exchange your driver's license to Korean
- Apr 17, 2012
- Once you’ve decided to stay in Korea longer than a year, you might need more than just your alien registration card: you might need to get a Korean driver’s license. As Korean laws on motorbikes have also changed, it’s mandatory now to have a license to drive a motorbike regardle...
- Korean traditional markets ready to upgrade
- Apr 16, 2012
- In order to promote low prices at traditional markets in Korea, various promotional events and policies will be carried forward from the second half of this year. Starting next year, helpers will be available at most traditional markets to assist consumers. The Ministry of Publi...
- National Science Museum introduces Dokdo wildlife
- Apr 10, 2012
- A special educational exhibit on Dokdo opened at the National Science Museum in Daejeon on February 3, the first of four that will take place this year throughout the country. photo courtesy of the National Science MuseumOrganized by the Northeast Asian History Foundation and t...
- Learning Korean online gets easier
- Apr 09, 2012
- Nuri-Sejonghakdang, opened to the public on April 2 to bring Korean language and culture education to cyberspace. An affiliate of the King Sejong Institute, the Korean language study website run by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism now boasts a variety of tailor-made di...
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