Siyoung CHOI

Seoul

Reporter at The Korea Herald

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Centuries-old house of Confucian scholars, freedom fighters to be listed as folklore heritage

2 days ago | koreaherald.com | Siyoung CHOI

A 17th-century house in Korea home to Confucian scholars and independence fighters will be named a National Folklore Cultural Heritage. According to the Korea Heritage Service, Samsan House of the Jeonju Ryu Clan in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, is significant in that it has kept a shrine for prominent Confucian scholars like Ryu Jeong-won, nicknamed Samsan. He taught Crown Prince Sado, the second son of King Yeongjo of Joseon (1724-1776).
Festivals, sights across Korea

2 days ago | koreaherald.com | Siyoung CHOI

Hydrangeas at Morning CalmThrough June 22, hydrangeas of 200 different varieties in full bloom will be the highlight at the Garden of Morning Calm in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province. The Secret Garden, one of the many gardens and trails at Morning Calm, touts a hydrangea field at its peak, with elaborate installations making for photo opportunities. The garden is open year-round from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission for adults is 11,000 won with discounts for children.
Beach getaways this summer

3 days ago | koreaherald.com | Siyoung CHOI

Stay cool with water sports, rail biking, sunset strolls, foodie tours, mud slides and moreSummer starts at the beach. This rings truer than ever now for Koreans, caught off guard by an exceptionally hot morning last month that recorded 23 degrees Celsius, the highest morning temperature for that month in 118 years. The unusual climate condition has sent officials at beach towns from Incheon to Busan scrambling to open up their hot spots as early as late this month.
Airbnb CEO seeks closer ties with K-pop group Seventeen

3 days ago | koreaherald.com | Siyoung CHOI

In short-term lodging, experience could matter just as much or more than the spaces themselves, which is why a collaboration with a K-pop group such as Seventeen is so beneficial, according to Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky.
Faith leaders urge unity as President Lee Jae-myung takes office

4 days ago | koreaherald.com | Siyoung CHOI

A coalition of leaders representing seven major religions in South Korea called on President Lee Jae-myung to work on healing the deeply divided nation as he took office Wednesday following a snap election.
Changdeokgung’s Bullomun to undergo repairs

6 days ago | koreaherald.com | Siyoung CHOI

Bullomun at Changdeokgung, one of the most visited gates at the Joseon-era (1392-1910) palace in Seoul, will be shut down while undergoing repairs. According to the Korea Heritage Service, the stone gate, built to wish the king a long and healthy life, has sustained damage from climate conditions, necessitating conservation work. “The last time we brought in our conservation experts was 20 years ago, and it’s time we did that again,” a Korea Heritage Service official said of the repair plans.
First hint of summer

1 week ago | koreaherald.com | Siyoung CHOI

The Samcheok Rose Festival is nearing its end as visitors hurry to make their last-minute stop at the 10-day festival ending Sunday at the Samcheok Rose Park in Samcheok, Gangwon Province. The annual event, launched in 2016, features some 220 rose varieties, showcasing 10 million roses at their peak. The world's largest rose festival drew over 350,000 visitors last year. (Yonhap)[email protected]
New Korean pop culture space opens at Incheon Airport

1 week ago | koreaherald.com | Siyoung CHOI

A space promoting Korean culture, from K-pop to beauty, opened Thursday at Incheon Airport's Terminal 1 transportation center. The state-run Korea Tourism Organization launched HiKR Station, featuring different areas for creating K-pop-focused YouTube shorts using extended reality technology, taking photos against the backdrop of Korean landscapes and trying Korean makeup. "The zone isn't just about promoting everything that's Korean.
Frieze Seoul, Kiaf Seoul to kick off Sept. 3

1 week ago | koreaherald.com | Siyoung CHOI

The annual art fairs Frieze Seoul and Kiaf Seoul will both start at Seoul’s Coex convention center on Sept. 3, each running four and five days, respectively. According to the Galleries Association of Korea, Frieze Seoul will host some 120 galleries from over 30 countries, including New York’s Gagosian Gallery, Switzerland’s Hauser & Wirth, Hong Kong’s 10 Chancery Lane Gallery and Korea’s Gallery Hyundai.
Treat yourself this weekend

1 week ago | koreaherald.com | Lee Jung-Youn |Siyoung CHOI |Lee Yoon-Seo

Pick up stationery at a cute gift shop in Bukchon, watch the sunset from a kayak on Han River or read in a seat with a view. Walk around Anguk Station with cute propsThe neighborhood surrounding Anguk Station on Seoul Subway Line No. 3, where traditional Korean landmarks sit right alongside modern buildings, is the perfect place for a leisurely stroll. And if you feel like picking up a small souvenir to remember the day, there’s a spot worth stopping by. Zero Space Bukchon, which opened on Oct.