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Dog-friendly temple stay program helps owners and pets find peace

The program was dubbed “Daengple Stay.” It is jointly organized by the Korea Tourism Organization, Jeungpyeong County and Ban Life, a platform for travelers with dogs.

2024-10-29

The Rakkojae Hanok Hotel in Andong is a luxurious blast from the past

The Rakkojae Hanok Hotel in Andong, opening next month, is a luxurious 4-acre escape to the Joseon Dynasty — with modern amenities.

2024-09-13

Buddhist temples to host overnight stays during Chuseok

Buddhist temples across Korea are set to operate stays during Chuseok with a slew of festive events, the Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism announced Tuesday.

2024-09-10

Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism to run overnight meditation sessions in September

The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism is operating overnight meditation sessions across some 40 Buddhist temples starting in September, it said through a press release Friday.

2024-08-30

Let the national pension stay afloat

We have a duty to pass on the legacy to the future generation.

2024-08-28

Steven Harrington addresses social issues through groovy art at Amorepacific museum

Steven Harrington's first solo exhibition in Korea at the Amorepacific Museum of Art features the vibrant illustrations of Mello and Lulu, aimed at a global audience and addressing life's balance and anxiety through playful and vibrant imagery.

2024-03-30

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] Food, fun, faith all in one place at Baekyang Temple

The temple is located in Mount Baegam, inside Naejangsan National Park, Jangseong County, South Jeolla. The temple stay program here offers an excellent two-day escape from your everyday life.

2023-11-23

In leaps and bounds, Stray Kids conquers all grounds [GOLDEN 2023]

The Korea JoongAng Daily will choose 15 top K-pop acts and look back to their golden 2023 and a possible Golden Disc nomination. Up next is Stray Kids, one of the fastest-growing boy bands in K-pop, whose global influence grows by the day.

2023-11-16

[SHOWCASE] 'All we think about is how to improve': Stray Kids are 'Rock-Stars' in new album

Stray Kids has certainly made great leaps in the K-pop scene. A dozen ingredients could be included in their recipe to success, but members chose one particular element as key: tenacity.

2023-11-10

Byeongsan Seowon offers relaxation for the body and soul in Andong

ANDONG, North Gyeongsang — Even 400 years ago, there were hagwon in Korea. Granted, these pre-modern "cram schools" were less about test scores and more about the Literati studying ways to become an ideal being.

2023-09-06