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Sun, March 26, 2023 | 05:10

Families of Itaewon tragedy victims hold memorial service on Lunar New Year

Families of Itaewon tragedy victims hold memorial service on Lunar New Year

Bereaved families of the Itaewon crowd surge victims held a joint memorial service for their loved ones Sunday, the first Lunar New Year since the deadly tragedy in the Seoul neighborhood last year.

2023-01-22 19:22

Holiday traffic eases on Lunar New Year's Day evening

Holiday traffic eases on Lunar New Year's Day evening

Highways across the country were packed with cars Sunday as people traveled to their hometowns to

2023-01-22 15:58

[Photos]Glimpse into Lunar New Year

PhotosGlimpse into Lunar New Year

Children and adults make kites at the Hanok Village located in central Seoul, Jan.22. YonhapPeople fix papers with their Lunar New Year wishes written on an installation made of straw at the Hanok Village in Seoul, Jan. 22. The installation will remain for two weeks before being burnt in a ceremony to usher in good luck for the year. YonhapPeople who have family members in No...

2023-01-22 15:39

Women with hearing impairments break employment barriers at nail salon

Women with hearing impairments break employment barriers at nail salon

At the end of the corridor on the fourth floor of Seoul's Yongsan Station stands an unusually silent and small nail salon. Only soft, calming music flows in the background in lieu of chatter between employees and customers.

Lee Hae-rin | 2023-01-22 08:39

Young Koreans flock to luxury goods as society tells them looks means everything

Young Koreans flock to luxury goods as society tells them looks means everything

Koreans' love of luxury goods is visible in almost all aspects of their everyday life. According to global management consultancy McKinsey & Company, Koreans are relatively fond of luxury products, with only 22 percent of them saying it is in bad taste to show off pricey clothes and accessories. This is lower than those in Japan (45 percent) and China (38 percent).

Lee Yeon-woo | 2023-01-21 14:55

Traffic slows as Lunar New Year holiday begins

Traffic slows as Lunar New Year holiday begins

Traffic on some highway sections slowed Saturday with people hitting the road to visit their hometowns or go on trips following the start of the Lunar New Year holiday.

2023-01-21 11:29

Museum displays new videos celebrating Korean history on exterior wall

Museum displays new videos celebrating Korean history on exterior wall

The National Museum of Korean Contemporary History has recently changed the media art work that is displayed on the exterior wall of its building to ones highlighting the history and the country's national heroes ― using new technologies.

2023-01-21 09:07

Over 3,600 'separated' S. Koreans died last year without family reunions: gov't data

Over 3,600 'separated' S. Koreans died last year without family reunions: gov't data

More than 3,600 South Koreans died last year without having a chance to reunite with their family members in North Korea since the 1950-53 Korean War-driven separation, government data showed Saturday.

2023-01-21 08:51

Temperatures to drop to minus 17 degrees next week

Temperatures to drop to minus 17 degrees next week

Korea is bracing for the coldest spell so far this winter as temperatures are expected to drop to as low as minus 17 degrees Celsius next week, contributing to harsh winter weather conditions for the Lunar New Year long weekend, which runs from Saturday to Tuesday.

Lee Hyo-jin | 2023-01-21 08:30

Over 26 million Koreans take to roads for Lunar New Year

Over 26 million Koreans take to roads for Lunar New Year

Millions of Koreans began the annual journey back to their hometowns on Friday, one day ahead of the Lunar New Year long weekend, to gather with their families and pay tribute to their ancestors.

Lee Yeon-woo | 2023-01-20 16:27

PHOTOSHomecoming for Lunar New Year

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