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[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Scares, screams and stranger things: Four Halloween attractions worth the hype

Spooky season is upon us again, so check out these four attractions, from jump-scare zombies lunging toward you to more gentle pumpkin parties.

2024-10-26

Future tech descends on Daegu for FIX 2024

The Future Innovation tech eXpo (FIX) 2024 at Exco in Daegu bustles with visitors showcases new technology, from drones and aerial mobility to autonomous vehicles and robots.

2024-10-23

DB Kim Jun Ki Cultural Foundation offering scholarships to DGIST's international students

DB Kim Jun Ki Cultural Foundation is offering 120 million won ($87,700) scholarships for international students at Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), the institute announced on Thursday.

2024-10-17

Alleged drunk driver acquitted by Daegu court after claiming he parked before drinking

A court in Daegu acquitted a man in his 60s who was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, citing a lack of concrete evidence.

2024-10-03

Daegu National Science Museum features global temp tracker

A visitor to the Daegu National Science Museum checks out a display tracking abnormal temperatures worldwide due to the La Nina phenomenon on Friday.

2024-09-27

Seoul-bound traffic heavy as long Chuseok holiday ends

According to the Korea Expressway Corporation, as of 3 p.m., the estimated travel times between toll gates were six hours from Busan to Seoul, five hours and 30 minutes from Ulsan and five hours from Daegu.

2024-09-18

Hyundai, Kia offer free car inspections ahead of Chuseok

Korean automakers are offering free car inspections at over 1,000 service centers.

2024-09-10

Kansong Art Museum's Daegu branch touts year-round viewing of national treasures

On Sept. 3, the Kansong Art Museum Daegu will open its doors as the foundation’s first exhibition venue to be open all year round.

2024-08-29

Follow Daegu’s path to fight the summer heat (KOR)

The weather chart, over the last 10 years, at the Korea Meteorological Agency has placed Gwangju as the hottest metropolitan city and Daegu at 11th. Contrary to the long-held belief, Daegu is no longer the hottest place in Korea during summer.

2024-08-19

Follow Daegu’s path to fight the summer heat

We hope that other major cities in Korea also launch a green campaign to make our surroundings cleaner and more relaxing.

2024-08-18