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Fri, December 9, 2022 | 18:22

[Friends of Korea] Memories of serving as last Peace Corps Korea director

Friends of KoreaMemories of serving as last Peace Corps Korea director

No one likes to be last. But I had that distinction as the Peace Corps Korea country director, and I am forever grateful that it happened. In early 1981, Peace Corps Headquarters made the difficult decision that the Peace Corps program in Korea had to be closed due to projected budget reductions to its worldwide programs.

2020-10-20 18:18

'Free Comic Book Day' comes to Korea

'Free Comic Book Day' comes to Korea

After two postponements and a canceled Comic-Con in August, community gaming space and shop The Dice Latte in northeastern Seoul will host Korea's first Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) event on Halloween Day weekend.

2020-10-20 18:07

Tearful reunion after 44 years

Tearful reunion after 44 years

A 78-year-old woman was reunited with her 47-year-old daughter who went missing 44 years ago in Seoul, in an emotional video meeting on Friday that connected Korea and the U.S.

Kim Se-jeong | 2020-10-18 17:10

Mother talks about reunion with her lost daughter

Justice ministry hit for racist content in int'l marriage guidance program

Justice ministry hit for racist content in int'l marriage guidance program

The Ministry of Justice is facing criticism for racist content included in the educational materials for its international marriage guidance program, according to a lawmaker and foreign residents, Wednesday.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2020-10-14 16:35

[Yongsan Legacy] Working for Stars and Stripes in 1969

Yongsan LegacyWorking for Stars and Stripes in 1969

Back in 1969, as a young enlisted soldier, I reported for the Korea News Bureau of the Pacific edition of the Stars and Stripes, traveling around the country and earning my share of by-lines. By-lines, by the way, which always included your rank to show that you were one of the troops. The entire editorial staff of the Stripes, however, was composed of civilians hired by the ...

2020-10-13 17:59

AR startup Corico aims to enhance daily life

AR startup Corico aims to enhance daily life

As users flock to experience augmented reality (AR) technology through their smartphones, the majority of, if not all, the functions of AR remain underutilized. Marisa Steans, co-founder of Seoul-based tech startup Corico, has been researching virtual environments and exploring the interaction between users and virtual characters.

2020-10-13 17:58

[RAS Korea] Visiting temples across Korea

RAS KoreaVisiting temples across Korea

Nestled deep in a narrow canyon on the eastern boundary of North Chungcheong Province, Beopju Temple is one of Korea's oldest and most venerated Buddhist temples. The temple, founded in 553 CE, became one of the largest in all Korea during the 1392-1910 Joseon Kingdom, hosting some 3,000 monks and scores of buildings. In the modern era, the temple is smaller with about 30 bui...

2020-10-06 18:41

SeoulNotes.com guides foreigners to artistic, cultural events

SeoulNotes.com guides foreigners to artistic, cultural events

There's no shortage of artistic and cultural activities available for foreigners in Seoul, even during this pandemic. The problem is finding out about them - or getting the word out to people who will benefit. Blossom and Eric Perriard aim to bridge that gap, with their new website seoulnotes.com which gives information on art shows, screenings of independent films and subtit...

2020-10-06 18:35

Shejang offers int'l marketplace online

Shejang offers int'l marketplace online

Three entrepreneurs from three different countries set out to change the way foreign residents shop for groceries here in Korea and provide a sense of home while doing it. The startup, called Shejang, is now the largest online international grocery marketplace in Korea, and everyone including vegans and Muslims will be able to find food they can eat.

2020-09-29 17:33

Kimberley Street, Hong Kong's 'Little Korea'

Kimberley Street, Hong Kong's 'Little Korea'

It is no secret that many Hongkongers are obsessed with K-pop stars and Korean TV dramas. I was told that four out of 10 them admit that they devote a considerable amount of time on planning trips, and South Korea is the second-most-popular travel destination.

2020-09-29 17:30

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