​ The lounge in the KOCIS Center, 10th floor of the Korea Press Center, located near Seoul City Hall on Sejong-ro Covering news in a foreign country can be tough, as journalists may encounter unfamiliar systems and languages.   In order to help journalists cover news in Korea, the Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), a government agency under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, runs the KOCIS Center as a bridge between the Korean government and foreign

A scene from "Hometown of Legends": a long-running Korean ghost series that ended in 2009 Of all the creatures in Korean mythology, one of the most outstanding is the gumiho (nine-tailed fox).   A gumiho is not always a fox with nine tails; it may take on another form, often that of a beautiful woman in order to seduce men – and lure them to their death.   A creature similar to the gumiho is described in folklore traditions across East Asia, but Korea’s gumiho d

Cups of makgeolli raised in a toast above jeon, sundae and other anju (snacks served with drinks) Sul, fermented or brewed Korean alcohol, has nearly infinite combinations of traditions and recipes. While many have been lost to time, what remains is still more than enough for anyone to enjoy.   The three main types – takju, cheongju and soju – can all be produced together using similar processes.   As its name suggests, Takju (cloudy alcohol) is a silty concocti

  President Yoon Suk-yeol waves to people while leaving his inauguration ceremony at the National Assembly in Seoul on May 10. ● Korea’s 20 th  President has a list of new government goals. ● National interest, pragmatism, fairness and common sense to underpin Yoon Administration policies.   The Administration of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has revealed its key policies which will be used as a road map for the next five years. &n

  Musicians and dancers perform Jongmyo Jeryeak, the traditional ancestral rite for the spirits of Joseon kings and queens, in front of Cheong Wa Dae’s main office building on May 10.   ● Cheong Wa Dae has opened to the public 74 years after its completion. ● The former presidential office offers a glimpse into modern Korean history.   The gates of Cheong Wa Dae, the Office of the President until midnight May 9, were opened wide to the publi