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

The low-rise buildings of Seogyo 365 run through the middle of Eoulmadang-ro, which is built over the old tracks of the line that fed the Danginri Thermal Power Plant – seen in the distance. / Photo by Jon Dunbar Any walk around Hongdae, western Seoul’s renowned enclave of nightlife, shopping and music, eventually crosses paths with Eoulmadang-ro, a wide pedestrian passage that serves as the central nervous system for the branching streets, transmitting signals to and from contempora

Valentine Day chocolates and sweets dominate the stands as convenience stores as South Korea readies to celebrate the day in its distinctive style. Photo by Jon Dunbar Q .  Do Koreans celebrate Valentine's Day?   A .  Not only is Valentine's Day celebrated in Korea, the country also has a series of Valentine's-like days throughout the year, celebrated on the 14th of each month.   Valentine's Day is popular in Korea, although it is celebrated a bit

gettyimagesbank ● This year ’ s Seollal falls on February 1  ● New generation of Koreans come up with their own ways to fete lunar New Year  At the start of February, Koreans will once again celebrate the New Year. This time, however, it is the one marked by the 12 recurring moon cycles rather than Earth ’ s 365-day orbit around the sun.     Lunar New Year Day, or Seollal, falls on February 1 this year. The actual holiday itself is