Ten products were chosen in the Local Brand Design Award for Korea Tourism held by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization.This year’s contest focused on local brands that can represent the different regions of Korea. A total of 504 products and ideas were sub

In the time when year-end celebrations and even simply going out are discouraged, citizens are encouraged to take part in the Culture Todak Todak program for some entertainment. The Seoul Metropolitan Government’s (SMG) program which has been operating since September 2020 to console people exhauste

With the arrival of winter’s cold bite comes a variety of Korean winter foods. Savory and sweet winter street foods like bungeoppang (carp-shaped bun), hotteok (sugar-filled griddle cake), baked sweet potatoes, and hoppang (steamed bun), just to name a few, are street foods that will warm your hands

Samcheong-dong-gil Road and nearby areas beam with Christmas atmosphere and the hope of an end to COVID-19.Viewers at home can enjoy the view of this "Christmas Street" via TV and YouTube. Source: Korea.net

Belonged to the series "Explore Korea" released by Netflix collaborating with Korea Tourism Organization, "Chef's Table: Jeong Kwan" (season 3, episode 3) offers viewers features of the temple culinary arts of Korea. Jeong Kwan is a Buddhist nun from Cheonjinam Hermitage in Baekyangsa Temple. Jeong

The Seoul Metropolitan Government and two neighboring localities, Gyeonggi Province and Incheon, on December 21, announced an administrative decree that prohibits all private indoor and outdoor gatherings of more than 5 people starting from December 23 to January 3, 2021.Accordingly, all private mee

An online fashion show featuring Hanbok (traditional attire) debuted on Dec. 17 as part of a Hallyu promotion project and hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft and Design Foundation (KCDF).The purpose of "Hanbok Wave" is to promote traditional Korean culture as pa

Namsangol Hanok Village will open “Standby, Standby, Standby, Communication,” an online spectator-participatory exhibition with online exhibitions and performances, from Dec. 6 – 31, 2020. As an exhibition that combines games with performances, it is expected to offer an interesting amusement and a

One of the best things about winter’s arrival is the chance to enjoy skiing and snowboarding. Ski resorts in Korea offer slopes for a variety of skill levels, from absolute beginners to experts. The resorts also come equipped with modern facilities for visitors’ convenience. Most people visit ski re

On November 16th, the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage made the decision during its 15th session, taking place online.The Lotus Lantern Festival, also known as "Yeondeunghoe" in Korean, is a traditional cultural event held in Seoul each year for th

In Sanseong-dong, Daejeon, which is a place that lags behind urban development, there are several local people having a passionate love for their village. They always want to contribute to the economic development of the village. Ordinary villagers and housewives run flower shops, coffee shops, and

Time magazine has named BTS "Entertainer of the Year" for 2020.The American weekly on Dec. 10 said, "BTS isn't just the biggest K-pop act on the charts. They've become the biggest band in the world.""Between releasing multiple albums, breaking every type of record and appearing in these extemporaneo

Together with a Korean friend, Adrienne Hill, an American vlogger living in Busan, took a day tour to the city Gyeongju, known as a thousand-year-old capital and also the cradle of Korean culture and history.During the tour around the beautiful city of Gyeongju, they provide viewers chances to visit

Being ran by Daejeon Experience Travel Association and supported by Daejeon Metropolitan City, Daejeon Story Tour is a way that enables you to feel the scent, color, and impression of Daejeon.With the concept of a story tour, it is a Daejeon travel program that runs more than 70 times from June 13 (

Due to signs of a third outbreak, the Seoul government has decided to cancel the 2021 New Year's bell-ringing ceremony that took place at 12 p.m on December 31 at Bosingak Bellfry. This is an annual event, attracting the participation of a large number of people in Seoul and has many special perform

While Japan is very well known for its hot spring culture, it is not the only country with these natural sauna facilities; Korea also has its fair share of hot springs and spas using geothermal mineral water. To enjoy a little bit of Korean culture with a whole lot of warmth this winter, here are th

The promotional video "Feel the Rhythm of Korea" produced by the Korea Tourism Organization (President Ahn Young-bae, hereinafter referred to as the Corporation), has been recognized for its innovation in public relations abroad. The corporation won the "2020 Tourism Innovation Awards 2020" in the d

The hits keep on coming for BTS, which has set yet another milestone with the first Korean-language song to top the Billboard singles chart Hot 100.Billboard on Nov. 30 said the group's new song topped the Hot 100.The song is the title track of the group's latest album "Be," with most of the lyrics

In winter, when the day becomes shorter than the night, many lighting festivals open not only in Seoul but also in the surrounding area, particularly in Gyeonggi-do. With LED lights, these lighting festivals create a colorful and romantic atmosphere in the evening. Here are some amazing lighting fes

From a creative idea to a unique culture, trees in Korea are put "colorful sweaters" on when winters come. In addition to the purpose of bringing warmth to the trees in winter, this idea creates a unique art space bringing joy to passersby, especially in the midst of the gloomy times caused by the C