[Photo News] Rehearsal, culture programs preface PyeongChang Olympics amid freezing cold

The PyeongChang Winter Olympics is revving up for its opening night on Feb. 9. A rehearsal for the opening ceremony took place Saturday, while the PyeongChang Cultural Olympiad, a program of cultural events, also began. A rehearsal for the PyeongChang Winter Olympics opening ceremony took place at 6 p.m. at the Gangneung-Wonju National University, featuring Korean traditional performance teams and bands.Gangwon Province Gov. Choi Moon-soon and actor-singer Jang Keun-suk, honorary ambassador for

Olympic GamesFeb. 4, 2018

[Photo News] A rare lunar show

A rare cosmic display decorated the skies around the world Wednesday as a blue moon synced up with a supermoon and a total lunar eclipse for the first time in 35 years.The following are shots of the moon seen throughout Korea around 9 p.m. Photo credit: Yonhap(khnews@heraldcorp.com) 

TravelJan. 31, 2018

[Photo News] Inje ice fishing fest successful

The Inje Ice Fishing festival is gaining popularity, with 110,000 people flocking to rural Inje County on the event's first day to catch smelts through holes pierced in a frozen lake, the county office said Tuesday.The annual festival opened Saturday for a nine-day run after a four-year hiatus due to unseasonably warm winter weather.The lake, located 165 km northeast of Seoul, was packed with people all day long Sunday despite one of the strongest cold spells in the country's history. Some 6,000

TravelJan. 30, 2018

[Photo News] Another five-year partnership

From left: Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley, Kia Motors Executive Vice President Park Byung-yun, former Australian tennis player Rod Laver and Tennis Australia President Jayne Hrdlicka pose for a photo after signing a five-year partnership extension between the South Korean carmaker and the Australian Open, in Melbourne on Saturday. Kia Motors　

IndustryJan. 28, 2018

[Photo News] South Korea’s traditional liquor attracts tourists in Pocheon

Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province, is an ideal place to learn about the distinct historic home-brewing culture of South Korea. Located in the far northeast of the region, Sansawon, which means “hawthorn garden,” exhibits various rice-based alcoholic drinks and offers opportunities to learn about them. Large pots that store traditional liquor are displayed at Sansawon gallery in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province. (Photo: Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald)Rice, the main ingredient for most of the country’s traditi

Social AffairsJan. 26, 2018

[Photo News] Former German Chancellor to marry Korean interpreter

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroder (right) and his Korean fiancee Kim So-yeon held a press conference to announce their engagement at Seoul Press Center on Thursday. Schroder and Kim announced they will tie the knot in autumn and split their time between Korea and Germany. Schroder and Kim met two years ago at a global conference. Kim currently represents Korea for the regional economic development of North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany, and also acts as Schroder’s interpreter. (Park Hyun-k

PeopleJan. 25, 2018

[Photo News] South Korea's navy conducts winter training exercise

WINTER SEA TRAINING -- Members of the South Korean Navy’s Ship Salvage Unit jump into the sea near Jinhae Man in the country’s southern coast as part of its winter training. (Yonhap)

Social AffairsJan. 24, 2018

[Photo News] Sharing Burden

(From left) Hyundai Motor President Chung Jin-haeng, SMEs and Startups Minister Hong Jong-haak and Korea Foundation for Cooperation of Large and Small Businesses, Rural Affairs Secretary-General Kim Hyung-ho shake hands after signing a tripartite agreement to financially support the carmaker’s subcontractors following the government‘s plan to increase the minimum wage, in Seoul, Wednesday.Hyundai Motor

MobilityJan. 24, 2018

[Photo News] North's delegation in Gangneung

North Korea’s delegation arrived to South Korea on Sunday to inspect venues for its proposed art performances at next month’s PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Hyon Song-wol, head of the Samjiyon Orchestra, led the seven-member delegation. At the age of 35, Hyun is one of the most influential women in the reclusive regime. She is also the director of the Moranbong Band, the North’s much publicized all-female musical group. Hyon Song-wol arrives in Seoul (Yonhap)Reporters crowd the North Korean delega

North KoreaJan. 21, 2018

[Photo News] Foreign press tour in Gangwon Province

PRESS TOUR IN GANGWON -- More than 30 foreign correspondents from the US, Asia and Europe joined a press tour hosted by Gangwon Province and The Korea Herald from Friday through Saturday, visiting a host of landmarks of the forthcoming PyeongChang Winter Olympics. Reporters from international media including the New York Times, BBC, Channel News Asia and TV Tokyo made a tour of Gangwon landmarks such as the Goseong Unification Observatory, DMZ Museum and tech-intensive Euiyaji 5G Village near Py

PeopleJan. 21, 2018

[Photo News] Instilling spirit of science in children

With the goal of fostering scientists of tomorrow, the National Children’s Science Center was reopened on Dec. 22, providing unique opportunities for young children to easily approach the magic of science through interaction and exploration.Since its opening in 1927 as the nation’s first science museum in Namsan, Seoul, the institute has evolved over time but has remained as a core institute offering a peak into the complex world of science. Today, the National Children’s Science Center is locat

CultureJan. 21, 2018

[Photo News] Fishing at sunset

The silver prize-winning work titled "A Big Fish" at a photo contest, which was organized by Uljin County in North Gyeongsang Province, shows a spectacular view of fishing at sunset.  (Uljin County-Yonhap)

CultureJan. 18, 2018

[Photo News] Shake Shack opens world’s largest airport branch in Incheon

(Photo courtesy of SPC)The sixth Shake Shack store in Korea has opened at Incheon Airport’s new terminal. It is the largest among five other branches of the burger chain at airports worldwide. Shake Shack stores in Korea are operated exclusively by SPC Group. The new branch is located on the first basement level of Incheon Airport’s Terminal 2, slated to open Thursday. It will offer a variety of new items including Egg N’ Cheese, Shack Blended Coffee and a dessert called Fly Me to the Shack.Offi

IndustryJan. 17, 2018

[Photo News] Samsung to provide Olympians with Galaxy Note 8

Samsung Electronics on Wednesday unveiled its special Olympics edition of the Galaxy Note 8. The company will deliver over 4,000 devices to all Olympians as well as officials for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics. The edition features shiny white glass at the back, with gold Olympic rings. (Samsung)

TechnologyJan. 17, 2018

[Photo News] Korea Image Award

 Korea Image Award -- Participants pose at the 14th Korea Image Award ceremony and reception organized by the Corea Image Communications Institute at the InterContinental Seoul Coex on Tuesday.In the picture are award winners Joachim Son-Forget, Korea-born member of the French National Assembly (front row, fifth from left), CJ Group Chairman Sohn Kyung-shik (front row, fourth from right), Russian model Angelina Danilova (front row, third from right) and corporate executives, diplomats and actors

CultureJan. 16, 2018

[Photo News] Korean delivery startups promote motorcycle safety

MOTORCYCLE SAFETY PROMOTION -- Seoul Metropolitan Policy Agency Commissioner Lee Ju-min (center) hands a reflective sticker to a Barogo motorcycle rider (right) during a memorandum of understanding signing ceremony Tuesday in Seoul. Woowa Bros, the operator of delivery startups Baedal Minjok and Barogo, signed a memorandum with the Seoul Metropolitan Policy Agency and other state-led public safety agencies to jointly promote traffic safety among local motorcycle deliverymen. Under the partnershi

TechnologyJan. 16, 2018

[Photo News] BMW Korea hosts 5th Young Engineer Dream project

Students participate in the 5th Young Engineer Dream project hosted by the BMW Korea Future Foundation at its driving center on Yeongjongdo in Incheon last week. The three-day program was held to help students explore career paths, while introducing them to the history of BMW and Mini, as well as the carmaker‘s crucial technologies. (BMW Korea)

MobilityJan. 15, 2018

[Photo News] Expanding Korea-India pharmaceutical business ties

KOREA-INDIA PHARMA PARTNERSHIP -- Indian Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman Vasudev Tumbe (left) and Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association Vice President Lee Seoung-Kyou (center) pose after signing a Memorandum of Understanding. Under the MOU, the two entities plan to facilitate knowledge exchange, conduct market research, plan related policies, co-host workshops and exhibitions and create business and investment opportunities, the KPBMA said. (KPBMA)

IndustryJan. 15, 2018

[Photo News] Ice fishing season is here

When the mercury falls below zero in one of the coldest regions in Korea -- cold enough to freeze the river -- it is then that the place gets ready to begin the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival.This year’s Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, now in its 15th year, kicked off on Jan. 6. At least 380,000 local and foreign guests visited Hwacheon County in Gangwon Province during the first three days of the three-week festival. Ice fishing is just one of the highlights of the festival, which includes

Social AffairsJan. 12, 2018

[Photo News] A week before Incheon's 2nd terminal opens doors

Leaving a week until it opens services, the second terminal of the Incheon Airport was abuzz with preparatory activity Thursday. The airport staff inspected automated immigration services and the face recognition systems at the duty-free shops. Workers were seen gearing up for the launch of airport stores and desks. In order to help the first time visitors find their way without confusion, the roads leading to the second terminal have been marked in pink.Photos by Park Hyun-koo (phko@heraldcorp.

IndustryJan. 11, 2018