Seoul to turn Jamsu Bridge into the first pedestrian bridge over the Han River
From 26 October, cars will no longer use the bridge, which will be converted into a space exclusively for pedestrians and cyclists by August 2027.
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Korean language contest brings 181 students from 71 countries to South Korea
The King Sejong Institute Foundation brought finalists from around the world to Korea for speaking and writing contests, on the eve of the centenary of Hangeul Day.
Yun Kyu-sung wins taekwondo poomsae gold at the Asian Games
The 24-year-old South Korean won the men's individual final in Aichi-Nagoya, on the same day his compatriot Jung Ha-eun was also crowned champion.
Seoul public hospital shares dementia and palliative care expertise with Denmark and Kenya
Seobuk Hospital welcomed foreign health delegations who came to learn about its dementia care, tuberculosis and end-of-life programmes.
Endangered crested ibis spotted for the first time in Gwangneung Forest
The presence of the reintroduced bird in a UNESCO biosphere reserve north-east of Seoul shows that the species is finding new habitats.
Korea’s Nuri rocket completes fifth flight and puts 14 satellites into orbit
The South Korean launcher Nuri lifted off successfully from the Naro Space Center carrying 15 satellites, the most in its history.
Korean braille turns 100 as an exhibition invites visitors to read with their hands
The National Museum of World Writing Systems in Incheon is celebrating the centenary of Korean braille with a free exhibition designed to be explored by touch.
Seoul named the world’s best big city by Condé Nast Traveler readers for the first time
In the travel magazine's 39th readers' awards, the South Korean capital rose from fifth to first place, ahead of Tokyo and Paris.
South Korea returns 16 rehabilitated wild animals to nature
Leopard cats, raccoon dogs and weasels rescued in Gyeonggi province were released after treatment and training to live independently.
Soldiers searching for mines discover South Korea’s oldest firearm
A bronze tube engraved with 28 characters, found on a mountain in Naju, has been confirmed as the oldest known gunpowder weapon in the country, dating from 1377 or 1437.