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Rediscovering Korea’s cinematic gems: The YouTube channel bridging past and present

Oct 21, 2024

The Korean Film Archive runs a YouTube channel devoted to classic Korean movies. (www.youtube.com/@KoreanFilm) The YouTube channel “Korean Classic Film” offers cinephiles and casual viewers the chance to explore the rich history of Korean cinema. Operated by the Korean Film Archive’s Korean Classic Film Theater, it was launched in 2012 with Kim Soo-yong’s film “Bloodline” (1963). Since then, the channel has showcased some 200 classic films th
Traces of ancient giants: Exploring Goseong’s prehistoric wonders

Oct 21, 2024

Sangjogam County Park, one of the world’s largest dinosaur footprint fossil sites (Photo courtesy of Kim Byeong-gu, hongcomm.) Dinosaurs first appeared 230 million years ago, during the Triassic Period, and finally went extinct 66 million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period. Traces of these ancient reptiles have been discovered in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa since at least 1677. In Korea, the first dinosaur-related find was an egg fossil unearthed in
Autonomous firefighting: Korea’s innovative approach to electric vehicle hazards

Oct 21, 2024

Firefighters extinguish a simulated electric vehicle fire during the 2024 Joint Fire Drill in Jungang-dong, Sejong. (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety) The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has spawned new safety challenges, particularly concerning fire hazards. EV fires, often involving lithium-ion batteries, are notoriously difficult to extinguish. To address this issue, the Korean government partnered with Hyundai Motor Group to develop a special unmanne
Moonlit memories: Exploring Korea’s royal heritage in the fall

Oct 02, 2024

With autumn finally arriving in Korea, the country’s royal palaces offer a unique opportunity to step back in time and enjoy an immersive historical experience. From September through November, two highly anticipated nighttime palace events will allow visitors to explore these architectural treasures in a new light. Gyeongbokgung Palace's Chwihanggyo Bridge and Hyangwonjeong Pavilion (Photo courtesy of Korea Heritage Agency) The “Gyeongbokgung Starligh
A Day in Pohang: Where past and present meet by the sea

Oct 02, 2024

The charming Space Walk (Photos courtesy of Kim Byeong-gu, hongcomm.) Pohang is widely known as a steel city. Since the establishment of Pohang Iron and Steel Company (POSCO) in 1968, it has grown to become the largest city in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, driven by the country’s thriving steel industry. But a closer look reveals that Pohang is about much more than just steel. From the famous Homigot Sunrise Square to various filming locations for popular Korean dramas and
Seongsu-dong transformed: Inside the first World Webtoon Festival

Oct 02, 2024

The inaugural World Webtoon Festival was held in the Seongsu-dong area this year. (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism) The inaugural World Webtoon Festival, held in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong from September 26 to 29, 2024, marked a significant moment for webtoon enthusiasts worldwide. Hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the Korea Creative Content Agency and the Seoul Business Agency, the event celeb
Reclaiming roots: Korean red pine gets its name back

Oct 02, 2024

The Korea National Arboretum has taken the lead in changing the English name of pine trees in Korea, which had been using the Japanese-style name. (Photo courtesy of Imagetoday) The Korea Forest Service’s Korea National Arboretum (KNA) has achieved the key milestone of gaining botanical recognition for native Korean plant species and restoring their cultural identity. On September 5, the KNA announced the registration of English names for 3,940 native Korean plant speci

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