Kiaf and Frieze pair up to bring the art world to Seoul

Sep 09, 2024

From September 4-7, Seoul gained even more attention from the art world through the Korea International Art Fair (Kiaf SEOUL) and Frieze Seoul. These concurrent events transformed the Korean capital into a global art hub, attracting galleries, artists, collectors and enthusiasts from around the world. Kiaf SEOUL, in its 23rd year, joined forces with Frieze Seoul for the third consecutive year. Together, they created a powerful showcase of contemporary art, with Kiaf featuring works

Shooting icon steals the world’s heart with unexpected charm - An interview with pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji

Sep 09, 2024

It’s been 30 days since the end of the 2024 Paris Olympics, but the afterglow still lingers. One athlete who has been busy conducting interviews with various media outlets is pistol shooter Kim Ye-ji, who won a silver medal at the Games. Below is an interview with her. Kim Ye-ji, an athlete who gained worldwide attention for her outstanding skills and cool demeanor. (Photo courtesy of the Korean Sport & Olympic Committee) Q1. How did you start shooting in Kor

Seoul subway at 50: From transit hub to urban playground

Sep 09, 2024

August 15, 1974: Opening ceremony of Seoul Subway Line 1 “the Jongno Line” (Photo courtesy of Seoul Museum of History) On August 15, 2024, Seoul Metro celebrated its 50th anniversary, a significant marker that proves its integral role in the city’s history. The opening of the Jongno Line, the inaugural line that connected Seoul Station with Cheongnyangni Station across nine stops, revolutionized transportation in the capital. Over the past five decades, Seoul&r

D.C.’s Old Korean Legation set to gain historic designation

Sep 09, 2024

The building housing the Old Korean Legation in the United States was built in 1877. It served as Korea’s diplomatic mission for 16 years – from 1889 until 1905, when the Korean Empire lost its diplomatic rights to Imperial Japan. (Photo courtesy of the Korea Heritage Service) The Old Korean Legation in Washington, D.C. is set to become a national historic site – a significant recognition of the historical ties between Korea and the United States. This decision

Nature meets metropolis: Songdo Central Park

Sep 09, 2024

Songdo Central Park, in the heart of Incheon (Photo courtesy of Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority)  Stepping into Songdo Central Park in Incheon, the city noise fades away and the towering skyscrapers recede into the background, replaced by the gentle rustle of leaves and soft lapping of water. One can’t help but marvel at how seamlessly nature and urban life intertwine here.  The park, completed in 2009, sprawls across an impressive 370,750 squ

Songpyeon: The crescent-shaped soul of Korean culture

Sep 09, 2024

Songpyeon is a favorite Chuseok treat. (Photo courtesy of the Korea Tourism Organization’s Photo Korea portal - Toraii Republic)  When Koreans celebrate Chuseok, which falls on September 17 this year, iconic songpyeon (half-moon rice cake) take center stage on their dining tables.  This sweet delicacy embodies Korea’s rich cultural heritage and regional diversity, with deep roots in history and tradition. Songpyeon is a testament to the intri

Turning the tables on trash: How Korea achieved 98 percent food waste recycling

Sep 09, 2024

RFID food waste measurement system installed in an apartment complex in Seoul’s Songpa-gu District (Photo courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government) Korea’s innovative approach to food waste management has garnered international acclaim. An August 9 Washington Post article cites an impressive 98 percent recycling rate that is attributed to Korea’s Ministry of Environment. The Post goes on to describe how the country has become a global model for environmenta