Evening tours at Seokjojeon Hall offer peeks into the lifestyle of Korea’s former imperial family

May 07, 2024

"Night at Seokjojeon Hall" allows visitors to enjoy an evening tour of Deoksugung Place . (Courtesy of Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation) This spring, Deoksugung Palace's Seokjojeon Hall, which means " H all M ade of S tone," once again offers guests the opportunity to explore its grounds and catch a glimpse into the past li ves of Korea's imperial family while enjoying live music, dessert and tea.   Built during the Daehan Empire

Korea’s new space agency lifts off

May 07, 2024

Korea ’s domestically produced launch vehicle Nuri takes off from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, Jeollanam-do Province, on May 25, 2023. (Courtesy of KARI) Korea ’s newest government agency will officially begin manag ing the nation's space development initiatives this month . The Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) will be headquartered in Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do Province. It will function as a central control center , overseeing indu

A Day in Jeonju: Journey into the most Korean of cities

May 07, 2024

Since May 1, Jeonju has been buzzing with excitement as the Jeonju International Film Festival kicked off its 25th anniversary this year. A total of 232 films from 43 countries will be screened May 1 - 10. Unlike other film festivals in Korea, the Jeonju IFF focuses on films by auteurs or independent films. So if you ’ re a film buff, you’ll likely find something unique and special at this festival. Every May, Jeonju holds the Jeonju International Film

Uniting for food safety: APFRAS 2024 to be held in Seoul

May 07, 2024

APFRAS promotes international cooperation and regulatory coordination in the food sector and will host its second summit in Seoul. (Courtesy of MFDS )    The second Asia-Pacific Food Regulatory Authority Summit (APFRAS), led by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), will be held from May 13-14 in Seoul. APFRAS was established in 2023 to address common global challenges and promote regulatory standardization in the food sector. This year’s APFRAS 2024

Korean children’s books win honors at world-renowned award ceremony

May 07, 2024

“As You Drive” by Kim Ji-an ( Courtesy of Kim Ji-an, WOONGJIN THINKBIG.) Three Korean picture books were honored at this year's Ragazzi Awards for their exceptional content, artistic merit and creativity. This recognition underscores the growing influence of Korean children's literature on a global scale as the Ragazzi Awards are considered the "Nobel Prize for Children's Literature."   In early April, the Korean Publishers Association announced tha