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Gov't to bolster crowd control measures ahead of Halloween

The government announced Tuesday that it will strengthen safety management for crowd control ahead of Halloween on Oct. 31.

2024-10-22

[WEEKEND GETAWAY] From royal tombs to rice harvests: A guide to Korea’s October festivals

From lantern-lit celebrations to rice festivals marking the harvest season and tributes to Korea's royal heritage, here are four culturally enriching events planned for October, compiled by the Korea JoongAng Daily.

2024-10-11

Israeli Embassy's video depicts what Oct. 7 would have been like in Korea

The Embassy of Israel in Korea published Tuesday a short video depicting what the Oct. 7 attack could have looked like in Korea...

2023-12-26

What You Should Do If Visiting Seoul in October [Photo Essay Contest]

Have you ever tried on hanbok or seen it in Korean movies? Hanbok is a traditional Korean clothing. Today, Korean people do not wear hanbok everyday. They usually wear it on important and special occasions such as milestone birthdays and weddings...

2023-12-08

Consumer prices rise 3.8 percent in October amid global volatility

Consumer prices rose for the third consecutive month in October amid volatility in the global oil and agricultural sectors.

2023-11-02

Golden foliage

People visit a giant ginkgo tree believed to be 859-year-old in Bangye-ri, Wonju, Gangwon on Tuesday, the very last day of October. The tree is 32 meters tall (104 feet) and has a perimeter of 16.27 meters (640 inches).

2023-10-31

Woodstock music festival changes venue to Imjingak Nuri Peace Park

Woodstock Music and Art Fair 2023, delayed to October, will be held at the Imjingak Nuri Peace Park in Paju, Gyeonggi, its organizers SGC Entertainment said Friday. The three-day festival will now kick off on Oct. 1 and run until Oct. 3. “As ...

2023-08-18

IVE to release new music in October

IVE will return with new music in October. "IVE is currently in preparation, aiming for a comeback in October. Further details will be announced at a later date," IVE's agency Starship Entertainment told the Korea JoongAng Daily on Friday.

2023-07-28

More vacationers choosing off-peak travel

The traditional summer break used to be in July and August, but more Koreans are opting for early or later than the peak season to avoid congestion.

2023-05-23

Streaming service Pandora TV to end its service next month

Local streaming service Pandora TV will end its service next month, the company said Sunday. "We have decided to terminate our service on Jan. 31, 2023, as it has become difficult for us to continue our business due to years of deteriorating...

2022-12-19