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[Video] New public music library opens in Uijeongbu

MusicJun 8, 2021

The first floor reading room is stocked with some 5,000 adult and children’s books, while the second floor has over 2,000 pieces of sheet music. On the third floor are 6,215 music CDs, 1,111 LP recor...
[Video] Library goes digital, this time with interactive twist

CultureMay 26, 2021

In late March, the National Library of Korea announced the opening of an immersive experience library named Shilgam Seojae. It looks just like any normal library, but features new digital technologie...
[Video] Korea’s oldest active kiln gets lit up again

CultureMay 11, 2021

South Korea’s traditional ascending kiln is a living relic of the country’s pottery and porcelain industry. Despite its centuries-old history, it is losing its ground with modern kilns being either g...
[Video] Inside Asia’s first underground seed vault

Social affairsMay 10, 2021

Six hundred meters up a mountain in the southern part of the country’s longest range, Baekdu-daegan, stands a building in a clearing with a seed-shaped roof. But the above-ground structure of the Ba...
[Video] New committee makes moves to put ‘hanji’ on UNESCO heritage list

Social affairsApr 30, 2021

A committee to promote Korean traditional paper “hanji,” which are handmade from mulberry trees, was launched on Thursday in hopes it will win recognition as a UNESCO intangible cultural heritage. P...
[Video] Seoul’s district office provides free food for residents facing financial difficulties

Social affairsApr 29, 2021

The prolonged COVID-19 pandemic has made life harder for most people. But some have borne the brunt of it. In order to help them, the local government of Yeongdeungpo-gu in western Seoul set up three...
[Video] ‘Let’s be someone nature welcomes’

PeopleApr 23, 2021

Hiking has become one of the most popular outdoor activities in South Korea. But with the increasing number of hikers, a critical environmental problem arises: litter. While some ill-mannered hikers...
[Video] Pet funeral: Offering farewell to companion animals in Korea

CultureApr 21, 2021

South Korea’s pet scene is steadily growing, with pets in 1 in 4 households, adding up to some 10.5 million companion animals, according to data gathered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rura...
[Video] Memorial institute commemorates Sewol ferry sinking

Social affairsApr 16, 2021

April 16, 2014, left an unforgettable scar in the hearts of many South Koreans. On that day the Sewol ferry sank off the country’s southwestern coast, taking the lives of more than 300 people. Most ...
[Video] ‘People in Myanmar are like prisoners’

Social affairsApr 9, 2021

The crisis in Myanmar has continued for over two months since the military coup on Feb. 1. Civilians have carried out mass protests to restore freedom and democracy. The armed forces have responded w...
[Video] Travel out of city to get a local and refreshing experience

TravelApr 6, 2021

In Yeongwol County, Gangwon Province, Aleksandra Bykova, a Russian graduate student, is taking a break from city life. The graduate student is known as a “WWOOFer” in the town. Worldwide Opportuniti...
[Video] Redefining residential spaces in Seoul

CultureMar 23, 2021

A densely populated city, but also individualistic. Huge skyscrapers and state-of-the-art facilities coexisting with old-fashioned street corners. If one asks residents living in Seoul to picture the...
[Video] Unique designs save the planet

FashionMar 16, 2021

The burning of leftover inventory to preserve brand value is still a common practice in the fashion industry. Other items end up in landfills. But brands are coming up with new ideas to minimize wast...
[Video] Will chat app Clubhouse reshape social media trends?

TechnologyFeb 18, 2021

The invitation-only audio chat application named Clubhouse is surging in popularity around the globe by picking up millions of people on social media. Launched in March 2020, the niche platform faci...
[Video] ‘Yut Nori’ a time-honored game for Lunar New Year’s holiday

CultureFeb 11, 2021

Millions of people in South Korea are set to drive for hours to reunite with their families and relatives for one of the country’s biggest celebrations: Seollal. Ceremonies and rituals are tradition...

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