Gyeongbokgung Palace is a prime location for capturing beautiful Hanbok snapshots. The combination of traditional Korean architecture and the elegance of Hanbok creates a perfect photographic setting. Here are some tips to help you capture stunning photos: 1. Timing is Everything Golden Hour: The best times for photography are early morning or late afternoon. The...Read More
Today we can consider South Korea, especially Seoul, as a “place to be”. Visiting Seoul means discovering modern and futuristic Asia, while keeping an eye on the past and the history of the country. Between museums, landmarks, skyscrapers, and high-tech companies, you won’t know where to turn. So it’s understandable that young people, just like...Read More
Jin of BTS is to begin military service At 30, Jin of K-pop sensation BTS will be the first member of the seven-strong group to begin his mandatory service in the South Korean armed forces on Dec. 13. Fans have been asked by the band’s label, BigHit Music, to “refrain from visiting” the ceremony marking...Read More
Korea mulls over PCR test-free arrivals The government has embarked on reviewing the remaining social distancing measures, most notably rules on outdoor mask use and PCR testing within 24 hours on arrival, as the number of COVID-19 infections has now stabilized, according to the health authorities on Tuesday. Lim Sook-young, a senior official at the...Read More
What to do and see during Chuseok holidays 2022 An array of cultural and arts events is scheduled during this year’s Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) holiday period (Sept. 9-12). The following are Korea.net’s picks for events that foreign nationals will likely enjoy. Namsangol Hanok Village in Seoul’s Jung-gu District will offer programs such as making songpyeon...Read More
BTS and BLACKPINK nominated for 2022 MTV VMAs’ group of year K-pop supergroups BTS and BLACKPINK have been nominated for group of the year in the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards, the U.S. music channel has announced. The two K-pop bands will compete for Best Group Of The Year with City Girls, Foo Fighters, Imagine...Read More
1st lineup for Busan One Asia Festival 2022 The first lineup of this year’s event was unveiled at the Busan One Asia Festival (BOF), Korea’s leading Hallyu culture and tourism festival. The Busan Metropolitan Government announced on the 1st that K-pop group ▲ Brave Girls ▲ AB6IX ▲ Golden Child ▲ LE SSERAFIM was listed...Read More
Hanbok Lifestyle The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) has designated as National Intangible Cultural Heritage the culture of wearing the traditional attire, or Hanbok saenghwal (lifestyle). The CHA on July 20 announced this decision, saying the lifestyle symbolizes the Korean people’s identity and values and embodies traditional lifestyle and knowledge. Hanbok saenghwal refers to a series...Read More
Seoul named one of the world’s best cities Time magazine has named Seoul one of the world’s 50 best cities to visit this year. The magazine on July 12 released its “World Greatest Places of 2022” list based on surveys of its international network of correspondents and contributors. Calling Seoul “one of the world’s leading...Read More
Dream Concert 2022 Dream Concert, featuring popular K-pop artists, will be held at Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium. In its 28th year, the largest K-pop concert in Korea will be held offline this year after being held online for the last two years due to COVID-19. At Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium, Dream Concert, with an audience...Read More
