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[Mar] Celebrities act as messengers for government policies

Mar 23, 2023

Actor Kim Soo-hyun, right, poses with President Yoon Suk Yeol during the Taxpayers’ Day event at COEX in Seoul, March 3, after being named this year’s model taxpayer. (Courtesy of the Office of the President) As part of its strategy to inspire more members of the public to take action, the Korean government regularly appoints celebrities to serve as messengers for its policies. Celebrity endorsements are a powerful tactic that government agencies use to draw attent
[Feb] K-culture events to enrich trips to Korea in 2023

Feb 20, 2023

Visitors attending the annual Korean International Art Fair (KIAF) in Seoul (Courtesy of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) Travelers to Korea fill itineraries with their own areas of interest – some may want to immerse themselves in traditional culture by donning Hanbok and visiting palaces, some may crave street food or fine dining and others may seek beautiful scenery in mountains or on a beach. All of these itineraries become more enriching and colorful whe
[Feb] Local governments hope new play sites make parenting easier

Feb 20, 2023

Dongdong e-Nature Playground inside the Gangdong Children Center, a kids’ café-like facility run by the Gangdong-gu Office in eastern Seoul (Courtesy of Gangdong-gu Office) Korea’s birth rate is one of the lowest in the world. The nation’s total fertility rate, the average number of babies a woman bears between the ages of 15 and 49, has stayed below 1 and consistently fallen since registering 0.98 in 2018. It was 0.92 in 2019, 0.84 in 2020 and 0.81 in 2021. Reasons
[Feb] King Sejong Institute offers Korean language classes in metaverse

Feb 20, 2023

Image from the Metaverse King Sejong Institute (Courtesy of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) To meet the growing interest in studying Korean all over the world, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the King Sejong Institute Foundation are offering Korean language classes in the metaverse to help foreigners learn the language anytime, anywhere. The Metaverse King Sejong Institute (http://ksif.zep.site) allows users to take remote language course
[Feb] Voice phishing analysis system identifying Korean-speaking scammers

Feb 20, 2023

Voice phishing has become a major crime in Korea, with the number of cases hovering over 30,000 every year and the total amount scammed increasing. (Courtesy of Integrated Data Analysis Center) Since the first case was reported here in 2006, voice phishing has become one of the most serious crimes in Korea, with tens of thousands of residents scammed every year. People are well aware of such crimes and are constantly being informed about how to avoid becoming v
[Feb] Joseon-era glass lanterns get new life as streetlamps

Feb 20, 2023

Square glass lanterns from Joseon Dynasty royal parties repurposed as streetlights near Gyeongbokgung Palace, central Seoul, December 12, 2022 (Courtesy of Cultural Heritage Administration) Glass lanterns that were used in royal celebrations during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) inspired a new streetlamp design in downtown Seoul. Since mid-December, 350 lanterns have lit up the streets around major Joseon Dynasty palaces in Jongno-gu District after being ins
[Dec] Best spots in Korea to catch first sunrise of 2023

Dec 23, 2022

People watch the sunrise at Jeongdongjin Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province. (Courtesy of Korea Tourism Organization, Kim Ji-ho) Koreans believe a wish made while watching the New Year’s Day sunrise will bring good luck in the year ahead. Hence, on January 1, family and friends head to beaches, mountains and other wide-open spaces to enjoy the first rays of the New Year. It is a time when people look back on the past year and make hope-filled resolutions.

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