K-LIFE

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  Contribution

  (Yonhap Feature) 60 yrs of ramyeon: from hunger food to S. Korea's key export item

  By Kim Na-youngSEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- Decades ago, instant noodles were a comfort food that helped alleviate hunger in South Korea. Now, ramyeon has become a K-sensation that is quickly capturing the global palate.The oil-fried instant noodles w
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  Contribution

  Bibigo's Seaweed Snack sold at Britain's major supermarket chains

  SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean food giant CJ Cheiljedang Corp. said Thursday its Seaweed Snack product is now sold in major supermarket chains in Britain as part of efforts to reach out to more consumers and expand its healthy snack busines
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  Art

  Singer says her Fukushima-related remarks had no political intent

  SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Yonhap) -- A singer who recently caused a political controversy with her criticism of Japan's discharge of radioactive water defended herself Thursday, saying her remarks had no political intent.Kim Yuna, the lead singer for rock
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  Contribution

  Birthday Cafe of Stray Kids at Hongdae

  Have you visited Birthday Café? Birthday Café is a café where fans celebrate the birthday of their favorite idol members. Normally, it is held in Seoul but sometimes it is held in the provinces or
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  Travel

  [K-Traveler] Mongolia: facing myself in untouched nature

  *Editor’s note: K-VIBE introduces travel journals by alumni of Yonhap News Agency Travel Academy, provided in Korean and English. The original Korean article precedes the English translation. *편집자 주:
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  Art

  Korea and Japan can get closer through food, say cartoonists

  SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- Two well-known authors of food-themed comic books representing Korea and Japan shared their opinion during a meeting in Seoul on Wednesday that the two Asian neighbors can get closer through each other's delicious food
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  Art

  Retrospective unveils painter Chang Ucchin's 1st family portrait

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The first family portrait by celebrated Korean painter Chang Ucchin (1917-1990) will go on public display for the first time since its rediscovery at his retrospective exhibition set to open later this week.
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  Art

  Museum reveals ‘hwalot,’ preserved in contribution of RM, others

  Museum reveals ‘hwalot,’ preserved in contribution of RM, others SEOUL, Sept. 13 (Yonhap) -- The deep crimson hue, obtained by dyeing with red safflowers multiple times in August, is excepti
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  Contribution

  Canadian coffee brand Tim Hortons to open 1st shop in S. Korea

  SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Tim Hortons will open its first store in South Korea this year, officials said Tuesday. On Tuesday, Canada's top coffee chain officially began preparing for the opening of its shop in the Urban Hive building in Seoul&#
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  (Yonhap Interview) S. Korean streamers still have chances to catch up with Netflix: expert

  By Kim BoramSEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's homegrown streaming service operators, like Tving and Wavve, can compete with global media giant Netflix in the local market as long as they have effective plans to deal with rising production
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  Art

  S. Korean, Japanese, Chinese culture ministers agree to strengthen exchanges, cooperation

  SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministers of South Korea, Japan and China agreed to work closely to enhance cultural exchanges and cooperation among the Asian neighbors, Seoul's culture ministry said Friday.South Korean Culture, Sports and
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  Art

  Culture ministry to push for partial remodeling of Cheong Wa Dae next year

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministry said Thursday it will push for a partial renovation of the former presidential office compound of Cheong Wa Dae next year to enhance the convenience of visitors.Cheong Wa Dae has been turn
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  Luxury fashion brands blend into bustling Korean art scene

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- Luxury fashion brands are expanding their presence in the vibrant Korean art scene through collaborations and sponsorships in an effort to court art collectors who gather in Seoul for international art fairs.
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  (LEAD) Frieze, Kiaf bring together art lovers, collectors in Seoul

  (ATTN: UPDATES with latest details throughout; REPLACES photos)By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's largest art market opened in Seoul on Wednesday with over 330 galleries at home and abroad presenting their artworks at Frieze
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  Frieze, Kiaf bring together art lovers, collectors in Seoul

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's largest art market is set to open in Seoul on Wednesday with over 330 galleries at home and abroad presenting their artworks at Frieze Seoul along with local fair Kiaf. Frieze, one of the wo
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  Contribution

  K-BAGUETTE PARTY: "Paris Croissant" in Seoraemaeul

  K-BAGUETTE PARTY: "Paris Croissant" in Seoraemaeul I’m a 빵순이 (bbangsooni, "bread foodie"). I don’t bake (there’s no oven at my place), but I’m always ready to sp
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  Art

  Rare mother-of-pearl box presumed from Goryeo returns from Japan

  By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- A rare mother-of-pearl box showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the Goryeo era has been returned to South Korea from Japan.The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) and the Overseas Korean Cultural Herit
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  Culture ministers of S. Korea, Japan, China to meet for 1st time in 4 years

  SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- The culture ministers of South Korea, Japan and China will hold a meeting later this week to discuss ways to expand cultural exchanges and cooperation among the Asian neighbors, the Seoul government said Tuesday.South Korea
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  Art

  Visual artist Jung Yeon-doo delves into Korean diaspora in Mexico at MMCA exhibition

  By Kim Eun-jungSEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- Korean visual artist Jung Yeon-doo is known for weaving stories of ordinary people in historical context in multimedia content, and his new exhibition brings a fresh eye to narratives of Korean immigrants in
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  Travel

  [K-Traveler] Camping, my retreat in nature

  *Editor’s note: K-VIBE introduces travel journals by alumni of Yonhap News Agency Travel Academy, provided in Korean and English. The original Korean article precedes the English translation. *편집자 주: