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Nature meets metropolis: Songdo Central Park

Sep 09, 2024

Songdo Central Park, in the heart of Incheon (Photo courtesy of Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority) Stepping into Songdo Central Park in Incheon, the city noise fades away and the towering skyscrapers recede into the background, replaced by the gentle rustle of leaves and soft lapping of water. One can’t help but marvel at how seamlessly nature and urban life intertwine here. The park, completed in 2009, sprawls across an impressive 370,750 squ
Songpyeon: The crescent-shaped soul of Korean culture

Sep 09, 2024

Songpyeon is a favorite Chuseok treat. (Photo courtesy of the Korea Tourism Organization’s Photo Korea portal - Toraii Republic) When Koreans celebrate Chuseok, which falls on September 17 this year, iconic songpyeon (half-moon rice cake) take center stage on their dining tables. This sweet delicacy embodies Korea’s rich cultural heritage and regional diversity, with deep roots in history and tradition. Songpyeon is a testament to the intri
Turning the tables on trash: How Korea achieved 98 percent food waste recycling

Sep 09, 2024

RFID food waste measurement system installed in an apartment complex in Seoul’s Songpa-gu District (Photo courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government) Korea’s innovative approach to food waste management has garnered international acclaim. An August 9 Washington Post article cites an impressive 98 percent recycling rate that is attributed to Korea’s Ministry of Environment. The Post goes on to describe how the country has become a global model for environmenta
Ulleungdo Island: A masterpiece of nature, shaped by volcanoes and waves

Aug 19, 2024

Ulleungdo Island is known for its spectacular emerald waters and mountainous landscape. (Photo courtesy of Kim Byeong-gu, hongcomm.) Ulleungdo Island, the heart of Ulleung-gun County, is situated in the East Sea and ranks as Korea’s ninth-largest island. Formed approximately 3 million years ago from oceanic lava eruptions, this island has remained isolated from the mainland since its emergence. Ulleungdo can be reached in around three to six hours on a ferry from one of fo
Silicon tiger: Korea unleashes strategy to rise as AI superpower

Aug 19, 2024

The Ministry of Science and ICT has officially begun forming the Presidential National Artificial Intelligence Committee, which will lead the direction of innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock) Korea has taken a bold step toward securing its position among the world’s top artificial intelligence (AI) powers by establishing the National Artificial Intelligence Committee under the authority of the Office of the President. This
Korea’s living heritage: Breathing life into intangible cultural treasures

Aug 19, 2024

The Miryang Baekjung Nori Preservation Society-backed Miryang Baekjung Nori, a festival to celebrate the Baekjung holiday (the 15th day of the Seventh Month by the lunar calendar) (Photo courtesy of the Korea Heritage Service) Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) is the beating heart of human creativity, exemplifying the rich tapestry of our global society. From haunting ancient folk melodies to intricate traditional dance steps, ICH bridges generations and cultures, serving as
Korea’s heat-beating summer cuisine

Aug 19, 2024

Samgyetang, Korea's quintessential summer health food. (Photos courtesy of Getty Images Korea) As Korea swelters under a relentless heatwave, locals continue turning to time-honored cuisine for relief. From steaming soups to icy noodles, classic summer dishes not only cool us down but also let us tap into the cultural richness of Korea’s food culture. In the heart of summer, Koreans observe “Sambok,” a period divided into Chobok, Jungbok and

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