North Korea reopens to tourists just in time for late leader Kim Jong Il's birthday
The first tour is set to take place between Feb. 12 and 18, during which time major celebrations are planned for the birthday ...
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Baby face obsession: Why South Koreans strive to look younger
In South Korea, conversations with strangers traditionally begin by sharing one’s age, which helps determine the proper use ...
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Supporters of impeached South Korean president find inspiration in Trump
SEOUL, South Korea — In some ways it is a familiar scene: American flags, “Stop the Steal” posters and the occasional hat declaring “Make America Great Again.” It isn’t a Donald Trump ...
‘Get on it AY-sep!’ Foreign words have invaded Korea. The government is fighting back
How do you say "deepfake," "ASAP" and "digital" in Korean? The fight to keep foreign words from diluting the language ...
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South Korea: Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul welcomes visitors in hanbok for Lunar New Year
People dressed in traditional hanbok visited Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace on Wednesday as South Korea celebrated Seollal, the Lunar New Year, one of the country's most important holidays. Seollal, ...