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Mungyeongsaejae Pass (Lee Si-jin/The Korea Herald) MUNGYEONG, North Gyeongsang Province — The vast, sweeping road lined with ginkgo trees lend a magical quality to the walk through Mungyeongsaejae Pass, the historical road connecting the capital Hanyang (today’s Seoul) with the southeast corner of the peninsula. Once Joseon Dynasty’s most popular …

New Korea Tourism Organization head Kim Jang-sil (right) receives an official letter of appointment from Culture Minister Park Bo-gyoon in Seoul, Thursday. (Culture Ministry) Former Vice Culture Minister Kim Jang-sil has been appointed the new head of the Korea Tourism Organization, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Thursday. …

Chef Maria Marte (Four Seasons Hotel Seoul) In celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between South Korea and the Dominican Republic, the Dominican Embassy in Seoul has invited two-star Michelin chef, Maria Marte, to introduce Dominican cuisines to Korea. Hosted by the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul in Gwanghwamun, …

Jay Song, CEO of Songzio, poses for a photo at his office in Seongdong-gu, Seoul, Sept. 22. (Im Se-jun/The Korea Herald) Songzio, an avant-garde Korean fashion brand, had been led for decades by a group of fashion designers focused on creating artistic collections. When Jay Song came on board as the …

Getting perfectly soft, supple and pink lips is only possible when you follow a proper lip care routine. And exfoliation has to be a must-follow step if you want luscious lips. Exfoliation is an excellent and the most effective way to get rid of dead skin cells and reveal beautiful, …

Seoul Performing Arts Festival Artistic Director Choi Suk-kyu speaks during a press conference on Tuesday. (SPAF) The Seoul Performing Arts Festival, in its 22nd edition this year, will explore changes in our times with domestic and overseas projects that test the boundaries of performing arts, the organizers said during a …

Members of rookie girl group Le Sserafim pose for a photo during their performance at Yonsei University’s “Akaraka” festival, held on Sept. 24. (Twitter) With cooler and crisp air, the season of university fall festivals has arrived. Since mid-September, major universities across the country are holding their biggest and most …

If there’s one ingredient that must be a constant in your self-care vanity, then it’s hands down a good vitamin C serum. Touted as one of the best skincare products in the market, this serum is your key to a smooth, even and glowing complexion. No matter how much you …

The main causes of physical and mental tiredness are the modern lifestyle and hectic schedules. And we all know that stress can be extremely difficult to handle and that it can result in a number of health issues, including infertility (among both women and men). The majority of couples seek …

South Korean flutist Choi Na-kyung (Kim Hye-mi) On July 13, 2011, South Korean flutist Choi Na-kyung, also known as Jasmine Choi, played at a recital for the celebration of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s re-election. There she met people she considered to be truly selfless, people who live their lives for …