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[Dec] Ask Us about Korea: DMZ Peace Trail

Nov 29, 2021

gettyimagesbank Q. I’m a nature tourist and also an avid history buff curious about Korea’s past. Can you recommend a program or tour that explores Korea’s pristine nature and also teaches about its modern history? A. You should take advantage of the DMZ Peace Trail. It consists of several themed routes that cover 526 km through different cities and counties in Incheon Metropolitan City and the provinces of Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do.
[Nov] Experience local culture and sites through themed tours and Korea Contents Week

Nov 02, 2021

Oksunbong Peak in Danyang County, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, is one of many picturesque mountains in Korea that are perfect even for casual day hikes. Courtesy of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ● “The K-Tour Top 10” promote trips to 39 cities outside of Seoul. ● “Korea Contents Week” offers a chance to experience Korean culture. The soaring popularity of the Netflix survival drama series “Squid Game” has prompted people around the world to turn the
[Nov] K-folk pop, epicenter of next Korean Wave?

Nov 02, 2021

Korean fusion band ADG7. Courtesy of ADG7 ● “SsingSsing” opened the door for Korean folk bands’ success overseas . ● Traditional musicians have launched organized efforts to find opportunities abroad . One after another, Korean fusion bands have generated buzz since SsingSsing broke onto the world stage in the United States in 2017. Now disbanded, SsingSsing’s six members became the first Asian singers to perform on New Yo
[Nov] President stresses Korea’s global leadership in hydrogen economy

Nov 02, 2021

President Moon Jae-in salutes the Korean flag along with government officials, major conglomerate leaders and other dignitaries during a briefing session on Korea’s hydrogen energy vision and policy at Cheongna International City in the Incheon Free Economic Zone, Oct. 7. Courtesy of Cheong Wa Dae President Moon Jae-in has been repeatedly demonstrating his commitment to helping Korea take a leading role in the hydrogen economy as the country was one of the signatories of the Paris
[Nov] Jeju clinic overlooking green tea farm attracts tourists

Nov 02, 2021

Surgeon Hong Seung-jig sits in front of his clinic on the scenic farmland in Aewol-eup, Jeju Island. Photo by Shim Hyun-chul ● Cancer thwarted a surgeon’s dream to create a self-sufficient community. ● However, the clinic he started on scenic farmland has emerged as a tourist destination. A one-story brick building sits in the middle of Aewol-eup, a rustic town in the western part of Jeju Island. The building looks out at a spectacular view, a
[Nov] Digital Transformation Expo Korea to start 4-day run Nov. 25

Nov 02, 2021

gettyimagesbank The Digital Transformation Expo Korea 2021 will kick off on November 25 for a four-day run with the aim of showcasing Korea’s progress on and vision for digital transformation. Co-hosted by the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Gyeonggi-do provincial and Goyang municipal governments, the expo will be the first to promote Korea’s path to digitalization during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event can be seen as part of the Digital New Deal, a pil
[Nov] ‘ISLAND’ presents catchy tune about Dokdo

Nov 02, 2021

“Standing right on the East Sea / Shining bright when I see ya / Every day and night / We’re getting closer / Now I can feel you.” The music video “ISLAND – Dokdo, Beautiful Island of Korea” begins with a catchy tune and English lyrics sung by K-pop star Lee So-jung from the girl group Ladies’ Code. The Northeast Asian History Foundation (NAHF) released the YouTube music video five days before Dokdo Day (October 25) to mark the occasion. It is Korea’s l

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