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History of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, and its meaning for Koreans
The Korean alphabet was developed by King Sejong the Great, who officially proclaimed the new writing system in 1446. It was originally called Hunminjeongeum, a name referring to a way for the people to write that reflects the proper pronunciation of the Korean language. Prior to King Sejong's invention, Koreans ...
2017-10-09 12:13:27 KST -
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No. of Koreans traveling abroad double the number of foreigners visiting Korea
The number of Koreans traveling overseas is double that of the foreigners visiting the country as of August this year. According to the Korea Tourism Organization, over 17 million locals traveled abroad between January and August this year, a near 18 percent on-year jump. That's nearly twice the number of f...
2017-10-08 14:05:48 KST -
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S. Korean military has acquired 'Blackout Bomb' technology
The nation's military has acquired the technology to develop a carbon fiber bomb that could efficiently paralyze North Korea's nuclear missile base during a conflict. Known as the 'Blackout Bomb,' the weapon can neutralize the regime's electricity grid for up to 12 hours. It's part of South Korea's Kill Chain syst...
2017-10-08 10:01:38 KST -
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President Moon Jae-in visits traditional folk village during long holiday
As people in Korea enjoy the final days of the extra-long Chuseok holiday this year, President Moon Jae-in and First Lady Kim Jung-sook made a quick getaway on Friday to a famous folk village in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. The first couple took a tour around Hahoe Folk Village in Andong, a UNESCO World Heritage s...
2017-10-07 09:03:48 KST -
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Heavy traffic for Koreans driving to capital
We're at the halfway point of the 10-day long Chuseok holiday. More and more Koreans are hitting the road and heading back home. It's going to be a longer ride than usual for travellers moving both in or out of the capital. As of 5pm local time, those driving to Seoul from Mokpo should brace themselves for a 6 hou...
2017-10-05 12:15:31 KST -
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Traffic volume on Korea's expressways to reach peak on day of Chuseok
Let's start with a brief look at the nation's roads The volume of traffic will likely peak today, the day of Chuseok, as families go to and from their hometowns. The Korea Expressway Corporation says more than five-point-eight million cars are expected to be on the move on north and southbound lanes, ma...
2017-10-04 12:16:35 KST -
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Cheonghae Unit sailors at Chuseok
This is the Dae Jo Young a 45 hundred ton destroyer deployed to the coast of Somalia by the South Korean Navy to take part in anti-piracy operations. Its key mission is to protect Korean vessels from hijacking by Somali pirates. (Korean) "The Cheonghae Unit's basic task is to protect the safety of...
2017-10-04 09:09:05 KST -
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Fostering peace on Korean peninsula biggest contribution to mankind: PM Lee
Moving on to other stories in Korea Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon says fostering peace on the Korean peninsula is the biggest contribution Korea can make to mankind. Speaking at a celebration to mark National Foundation Day, Lee said that, despite the day being a joint celebration, the two Koreas remain divided ov...
2017-10-03 18:11:41 KST -
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President Moon appears on local radio station as daily traffic reporter
With the mass Chuseok exodus from Seoul to areas around the country, President Moon Jae-in took to the radio airwaves on Monday morning, not as the nation's commander-in-chief, but as a traffic reporter for the day. (KOREAN-RADIO) "Hello, this is Moon Jae-in. And here's the latest traffic update for your trip ...
2017-10-02 18:11:21 KST -
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South Korea among OECD members with high rates of car accident deaths
The number of people killed in traffic accidents in South Korea has been declining, but the figure is still above the OECD average. According to Statistics Korea and the OECD ten for every 100-thousand people last year died in traffic accidents. That's the sixth highest rate in the OECD. Mexico, Chile and the U.S....
2017-10-02 12:54:10 KST -
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President Moon appears on local radio station as daily traffic reporter
With the mass Chuseok exodus from Seoul to areas around the country, President Moon Jae-in took to the radio airwaves this morning, not as the nation's commander-in-chief, but as a special daily traffic reporter. He asked drivers to take rest stops on their long drives and thanked public transportation workers fo...
2017-10-02 12:54:10 KST -
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President Moon Jae-in issues Chuseok message focusing on harmony and unity
(Korean) "I hope this Hangawi (Chuseok) will be a joyous one for both men and women." . President Moon Jae-in's first Chuseok, or Korean Thanksgiving, message focused on the theme of embracing one another as he wished a happy holiday to the nation. (Korean) "I hope this holiday will be on...
2017-10-01 13:33:19 KST
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