The Korea Herald

‘Companion plants’ good company for young people living alone

Apr 5, 2020

Leafy, a company that provides tips on growing plants through social media and sells plants online, has more than 70,000 followers on Instagram. The company is run by nine people in their 20s or earl...
[Eye Plus] Let’s enjoy yellow forsythia blossoms from afar

Apr 4, 2020

For many South Koreans, it feels like spring hasn’t arrived yet. Thanks to the novel coronavirus, school closures and social distancing mean many of us spend most of our time indoors. But many part...
Exclusive dating apps cater to cream of the crop

Apr 4, 2020

Dating apps that bar people from signing up based on appearance, education and wealth are a growing phenomenon in Korea. In order to join Amanda, one of the best-known dating apps in Korea, the a...
[Weekender] Brighten up home quarantine with home furnishings

Apr 4, 2020

Amid virus crisis, online apps offer quick, convenient way to transform the home
Play ‘Art’ halts after two cast members of ‘Phantom of Opera’ infected with coronavirus

Apr 3, 2020

Double K Film & Theatre announced Thursday that its production of “Art” would close temporarily, after cast members of “Phantom of the Opera” tested positive for the new coronavirus. “As people of t...
Temples, Catholic churches further postpone public services due to coronavirus

Apr 2, 2020

Roman Catholic churches in Seoul and temples of the country's biggest Buddhist sect will further suspend their public services, at least till mid-April, as part of national efforts to contain the spr...
[Video] ‘Dalgona coffee’ is piping hot during social distancing

Apr 2, 2020

The cafe-like beverage can be easily made at home, allowing people to reminisce about their daily lives
Relaxing games offer sanctuary in times of coronavirus

Apr 1, 2020

Minecraft is another game fast gaining popularity. Players of Minecraft can build anything to their own liking using different colored blocks, much like Lego. Like Animal Crossing, Minecraft is about...
South Korea applies for Korean mask dance drama talchum’s UNESCO listing

Apr 1, 2020

The Cultural Heritage Administration on Wednesday announced that it had applied for the addition of Talchum, Mask Dance Drama in the Republic of Korea to the list of UNESCO intangible cultural herita...
Culture Ministry rolls out financial aid amid coronavirus spread

Mar 31, 2020

Since the coronavirus outbreak, Culture Minister Park Yang-woo has been busy visiting different facilities to hear rising concerns and difficulties that artists are facing. Following this, the Cultu...
Challenged by social distancing? Join online challenges to stay connected

Mar 30, 2020

Though social distancing has become the status quo amid the COVID-19 crisis, people are trying to stay connected with others via various online platforms. As people are ordered or advised to stay ho...
Eleventh group of ‘Friends of Korea’ starts spotting errors about Korea

Mar 29, 2020

The Korean Culture and Information Service, affiliated with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced that its 11th group of “Friends of Korea” began activities from Friday. Friends of ...
Seokchon Lake to be shut down until mid-April to prevent COVID-19 infection

Mar 27, 2020

Entrances to Seokchon Lake, a famous sightseeing destination for its cherry blossom trees that bloom in spring in Jamsil, southeastern Seoul, will be temporarily shut down until mid-April to prevent ...
Simple exercises to do at home to boost immunity

Mar 26, 2020

As the new coronavirus infections continue to spread, people have been stuck indoors without physical activity for many days, if not weeks. A report by the US National Institute of Health said the v...
[Newsmaker] Churches respond to government’s recommendation of stricter social distancing

Mar 26, 2020

Churches showed different responses to the Korean government‘s urging of stricter social distancing before schools are due to restart on April 6. The Catholic Archdiocese of Seoul on Wednesday annou...