Looking at greenery helps relieve stress, several studies have found. If you are tired of spending your days looking at grey, concrete buildings, here are some places to visit for instant relaxation with plants. Changgyeonggung Green House Built in 1909, Changgyeonggung Green House is the country’s first western style greenhouse. Located inside of Changgyeong Palace in Jongno-gu, the greenhouse...

The prologue introduces the activities of Bobingsa, the first official Korean delegation dispatched to the US a year after the Korea-US Treaty of 1882. The main sections of the exhibition focus on Pak's journey to the US and the diplomatic entourage's activities after their arrival in Washington in 1888. The sections also shed light on modern technology introduced to Korea through maps that mar...

Meanwhile, two programs “Changdeokgung In-Depth, Government Offices” and “Changdeokgung In-Depth, Nakseonjae” are scheduled to be held twice a day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 21 to Nov. 20. A 50-minute tour through government offices starts at 10:30 a.m. while a 40-minute tour of Nakseonjae hall starts at 2:30 p.m. Both tours are led by a guide who will provide running commentary...

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Grand Josun Jeju showcases 'Winter Voyage' package Grand Josun Jeju presents winter package that consists of a one-night stay in a room with a balcony, with unlimited use of the hotel’s outdoor heated pool. Guests can choose between rooms facing the Garden Pool side or the Peak Point Pool. Breakfast buffet for two at restaurant Aria is included in the package. A set of complimentary winter si...

The fire is turned into a glaring fireball when the bundle is shattered against the rocks along the fall from a 64-meter cliff. The remaining event is slated for 6 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 29 and Nov. 15. Andong Hahoe Folk Village runs a shuttle bus from the riverbank to a village parking lot from 8:10 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The last bus will transport tourists to downtown Andong City. For more inf...

Masan Chrysanthemum Festival The Masan Chrysanthemum Festival is scheduled to be held from Oct. 29 to Nov. 9 at Masan Marine New City in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. Formerly known as Masan, Changwon accounts for 13 percent of all chrysanthemum farming in Korea. The festival is held to promote the excellence of Changwon’s chrysanthemums. Colorful autumn flowers aside, the visitors can ...

Black Adam (US) Opened Oct. 19 Action Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra Khandaq, a country that used to be prosperous, is now run by Intergang, which has oppressed its people for 27 years. Meanwhile, Adrianna (Sarah Shahi) accidentally frees Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson), who was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods -- and imprisoned just as quickly -- 5,000 years ago, from his e...

The museum was heavily criticized by the media when the painting “Father and Two Sons” by Lee Jung-seop was found displayed upside down. The museum claimed there had been controversy over how the painting should be displayed and that it had conducted a thorough discussion before displaying the work. The painting hung upside down for about a month before it was corrected on Sept. 19. Ruling Peop...

Named after a famous singer in late Joseon Dynasty, members of Leenalchi originally got together to perform “Dragon King” in 2018 and later formed as a band, at the suggestion of bass guitarist Jang. Soon after, the alternative pop band became an "exceptional" success for a South Korean band. A promotional video for the Korea Tourism Organization titled “Feel the Rhythm of Korea,” featuring Leen...

Seoul Fashion Week returned to Dongdaemun Design Plaza as a fully in-person event after three years. Although online platforms have evolved, fashion week still matters a lot to designers, for it is where a brand's identity is presented, and networking among industry people, buyers and media takes place. Attending the five-day event, I was initially excited at the prospect of finally seeing runwa...

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South Korean publishers are returning to the Frankfurt Book Fair with the Korean Pavilion for the first time since 2019. The Korean Publishers Association will present 24 Korean publishing houses including the Literature Translation Institute of Korea, NE Books and Darakwon at the collective stand that was inspired by the concept of “home.” “Home was where you separated from others to protect y...

Autumn has arrived across Korea in the middle of October, showing various views full of colors. From the southern resort island of Jeju to Chilbosan mountain in northeastern North Korea, autumn scenery of ripened fruits, autumn flowers, fall foliage, early frost and silver grasses are found in each part of the peninsula. Here are some photos of the mid-October scenes taken in mountains and parks...