A scan from a page in "K FOOD: Secrets of Korean Flavors Part Four" dealing with namul, or Korean wild herbs ● Who can dispute the health benefits of Korean plants and wild herbs? ● A new book out gives an outline of what they are. The Korean language has nearly 300 terms that include the word “namul.” Translated as “edible raw grasses or leaves,” this simple word with a complex meaning appears in or as a substitute for countless delicacies produced from namul. N

A scene from “The King's Affection” / Courtesy of KBS Korean dramas have been gaining attention, especially with the global streaming service Netflix’s Korean original thriller “Squid Game” becoming a worldwide sensation last year.   Rising popularity has turned a spotlight on Korean romance series, which were once considered only appealing to a specific Hallyu fanbase. Series like “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,” “The King's Affection” and "Our Beloved Summer" have won the hearts

A screen capture from the South Korea's Massive Open Online Courses or K-MOOC's homepage The Korean government plans to invest 25.8 billion won (US$21.5 million) in the nation’s Massive Open Online Courses (K-MOOC) to scale up and enhance free online education services amid the COVID-19 pandemic.   Over 1,650 online courses, including 300 new ones that meet learner demands for future strategy-related content, will be available on K-MOOC this year, according to the Ministry

Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Moon Sung-wook speaks about nurturing space and aviation industry in Korea in January 2022. Korea Times file Korea will nurture the space and aviation industries as the country’s key national strategic growth drivers, as part of an effort to identify sustainable, future-oriented businesses to underpin the economy in the long term, the trade minister said Monday.   Moon Sung-wook, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, said the two in

Hikers walk along Jeju Olle Trail on Jeju Island. Courtesy of Jeju Olle Foundation Sitting on a peninsula where river valleys and coastal plains are tucked into the hills and mountains that cover about 70 percent of its land area, Korea boasts a diverse landscape. Consequently, the country offers a variety of trails where avid hikers can experience captivating landscapes and unique attractions. Here are some of the footpaths that lead to Korea’s must-see destinations. &nbs