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Jongno-gu in Seoul is home to several major tourist attractions, including Insa-dong with its antique shops and traditional cafes, Gyeongbokgung, the main royal palace of the Joseon era built in 1395, and Jongmyo Shrine, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. With traditional Korean architecture standing among modern, glass-clad skyscrapers, the Jongno district is an exciting destination where old meets new. The smal...

The Korea Ceramic Foundation, run by Gyeonggi Province, is seeking applicants to participate in the biannual Maison & Objet design fair in Paris, Sept. 5-9. The foundation is looking to select a total of 16 local craft workshops registered with the province, with the slots evenly split between firms in Yeoju and Icheon, cities known for their ceramics, to set up booths at the Gyeonggi Ceramic Pavilion during Mais...

GM aims to increase its presence in the Korean market this year as its three brands - Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC - will launch four new models, including two electric vehicles (EVs), to deliver a unique experience only GM can offer, the head of its Korean unit said Friday.

While courts sided against Seo, they acknowledged the truth of the allegations she brought against a former superior in the prosecution service

Shigeru ban: timber in architecture delves into the work of the firm's innovative use of wood in construction for over 35 years.

A total of five campers were found dead in South Korea over the weekend, apparently due to carbon monoxide poisoning, as they fell victim to an invisible killer lurking when camping in winter, officials said Monday. The dead bodies of two separate families were discovered at different campsites with signs of having used charcoal grills or heaters inside zipped-up tents, according to the emergency authorities. The fir...

South Korea’s Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission on Wednesday stressed its pivotal role in handling and resolving civil complaints and mitigating against the unfair treatment of citizens and foreign residents alike. Over the past five years, some 30,000 complaints have been lodged to the ACRC, while 23,887 cases have been addressed, including those filed by foreign residents. “Handling a complain...

The Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC) is focused on dealing with complaints and improving institutions that infringe on the rights and interests of the people, its deputy chief said, Wednesday.

SEOUL (ANN/THE KOREA HERALD) – This autumn season offers a rare opportunity to discover hidden gems within royal palaces and tombs in South Korea. Normally inaccessible trails and tombs are now open to the public for a limited time, coinciding with the breathtaking change in foliage hues. The peak season for vibrant autumn leaves is […]

Now is a perfect time to visit royal palaces and tombs as several trails and tombs normally closed to the public are open for a few weeks in autumn when leaves change colors. While the peak foliage season varies from year to year and in different locations, this year, the leaves are expected to be at their most colorful and vibrant through early November. The eight forest trails of the Joseon royal tombs, including s...