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Are floating cities the future of coastal living?

This company has designed a flood-proof “floating city” model it says could bring safety to millions of people threatened by rising sea levels.

03/06/2022

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Lantern parade takes place in Seoul to celebrate Buddha's birthday

The lantern parade celebrating Buddha’s birthday returns to the streets of Seoul after three years, as previous ones had been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

30/04/2022

Culture news

A Kind of Magic: Freddie Mercury statue unveiled by fans in Korea

One fan's dream of building a life-size statue of the Queen singer has become a reality after an eight year campaign.

21/04/2022

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Freddie Mercury statue unveiled on South Korean island

A die-hard Queen fan unveils a life-size bronze statue of frontman Freddie Mercury on South Korea's resort island of Jeju, after an eight-year quest to honour his late hero.

21/04/2022

Art

Seoul museum refuses to return Russian artworks

After South Korea sanctioned Russia due to Putin's war against Ukraine, a Seoul museum has been subject of a demand to return its Russian art early.

30/03/2022

Health news

Tiny worms could help sniff out lung cancer in its early stages

Scientists say the humble roundworm can smell cancer cells and may someday replace dogs in detecting tumours at an early stage.

21/03/2022

Culture news

Why were Korean fans not allowed to sing at BTS' return concert?

Thousands of fans attended BTS' first concert in South Korea since 2019 at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul

11/03/2022

South Korea

Ex-prosecutor and foreign policy neophyte wins South Korea presidency

Yoon is to take office in May and serve a single five-year term as leader of the world’s 10th largest economy.

09/03/2022

Culture news

Korean stars BTS head back on tour as parent company profits surge

Korean pop stars BTS announce they're going back on tour this year, as their parent company Hybe announces a surge in profits despite the COVID pandemic.

23/02/2022

Food and Drink

Has dog meat had its day in South Korea?

The practice is a summer custom for keeping cool but globalisation and animal welfare concerns are tweaking younger generations' appetites.

29/01/2022

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South Korea: Unidentified person crosses border into North Korea

The person spotted by security cameras while crossing into North Korea is likely a North Korean who defected in 2020, authorities say.

02/01/2022

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South Korea ex-President Park, jailed for corruption, is pardoned

Park was arrested and sent to prison in 2017, after being removed from office following a corruption scandal that prompted months of massive street protests.

24/12/2021

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'Really worried': South Koreans react to new daily-Covid-case high

People queue outside a COVID-19 testing station Wednesday near Seoul Station as South Korea's number of daily new coronavirus infections hit another record, surpassing 7000 cases, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

08/12/2021

Moments

This unique cultural festival is lighting up the streets of Seoul

Photos from the 13th annual lantern festival bringing light and colour to the Korean capital.

05/12/2021

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Underwater Santa puts on a show at Seoul aquarium

An acquatic Santa swims with the fish at an aquarium in South Korean capital Seoul. Visitors can watch the festive diver feed fish and perform bubble tricks with air.

03/12/2021

Food and Drink

Spicy delights shared at South Korea's annual kimchi making festival

More than 150 people joined Buddhist monks to prepare the traditional dish to give to South Korean families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

02/12/2021

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South Koreans pitch in to make fiery kimchi food dish at mass event

In Seoul, Buddhist monks joined about 150 others to prepare kimchi, a hot national dish made with chili and salted cabbage.

02/12/2021

Work

Dancing mini robots helping to teach children in Seoul kindergartens

Alpha Mini is a 24.5 centimetre-tall robot, who can dance, tell stories, and practice kung fu and other forms of exercise.

25/11/2021

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Seoul trials robot teaching assistants in nursery schools

The "Alpha Mini" is just 24.5 centimetres tall and can dance, lead sing-a-longs, recite stories and even teach kung-fu moves as children mimic its push-ups and one-legged balances.

25/11/2021

South Korea

Chun Doo-hwan: South Korea’s former military dictator dies aged 90

Chun Doo-hwan took power in a 1979 coup and repressed pro-democracy protests before going to prison for misdeeds in office.

23/11/2021

Tech News

Seoul will be the first city to enter the metaverse

Facebook, now called Meta, is not the only entity currently working to develop its metaverse. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced its intention to create Metaverse Seoul.

10/11/2021

Culture news

Squid Game doll in Seoul attracts Netflix fans in their droves

The doll arrived in the South Korean capital this week and has sent green tracksuit-clad fans into a frenzy.

27/10/2021

Destinations

A visitors guide to Seoul: Here's what you need to know

South Korea's bustling capital, Seoul offers visitors luxury, leisure and tradition in one thriving city.

25/10/2021

Culture news

Squid Game becomes Netflix's biggest series launch

The series has been hovering at the top of the charts on Netflix in over 80 countries.

13/10/2021

Moments

Squid Game: Smash-hit series causes these Korean snacks to sell out

A traditional sweet stall in Seoul has seen a boom in sales of the ‘dalgona’ - the traditional Korean snack featured in the Netflix smash hit Squid Game.

11/10/2021

South Korea

South Korea sees drop in COVID-19 transmissions after jump

South Korean officials are expressing cautious hope that COVID-19 transmissions are beginning to slow, after battling the country’s worst wave of infections for weeks.

31/08/2021