The world is running out of masks and other protective equipment against the novel coronavirus, the World Health Organization chief warned on Feb.7th. “The world is facing a chronic shortage of personal protective equipment,” Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told the WHO‘s executive board in Geneva. He said he would be speaking to members of the supply chain network for protective gear to try and resolve “bottlenecks” in the production. WHO earlier this week said it had started sending masks, gloves, respirators, protective isolation gowns, and test kits to countries requiring assistance. Tedros also said some countries were still failing to share clinical data on confirmed cases of the virus. “We urge those member states to share that information immediately,” he said. +
Korea’s efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus have attracted U.S. media attention. The ABC News video “How airports are trying to prevent coronavirus from spreading” on its official Facebook account has attracted 1.09 million views as of +
K-pop sensation BTS is confirmed to join ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ for the second time. On February 7, the production team of popular American late-night TV show ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ announced that BTS will be +
Have you ever heard of an area called Yongsan, located at the heart of Seoul? If you are a traveler who plans to explore other regions of Korea, you may have a chance to visit Yongsan station. You can take +
The group BTS, SF9, The Boyz, Zico, and Cherry Bullet have confirmed to appear in the SBS Super Concert in Daegu. SBS will host the SBS Super Concert at Daegu Stadium on March 8, 2020. The “SBS Super Concert” was +
Genetically speaking, the novel coronavirus is very similar to the SARS virus that outbreaks worldwide in 2003. According to a German research team paper published in the 2005 Journal of Hospital Information, 85% ethanol or 95% ethanol worked well to +
South Korea is set to discharge its second coronavirus patient from a hospital as she has made a full recovery and shows no symptoms of the illness, health authorities said Thursday. The 35-year-old Chinese woman ― who came to the +
Separate entrances for people arriving from China have been established at Incheon International Airport in an effort to strengthen quarantine inspections to combat the further spread of the coronavirus into the country. The measure comes as part of the government’s +
Over the past 10 or so years, Kpop has grown from being almost unheard of to be one of the most popular genres of music worldwide. With groups like BTS pushing Korean music, it seems like every year the popularity +
K-pop superstar BTS defeated Justin Bieber this week to become the longest-running artists atop Billboard’s Social 50 chart, the American pop magazine said today. “A long-standing record on Billboard’s Social 50 chart has been broken, as BTS spends its 164th +
“BoA and Wanna One will have a collaboration at the 2017 MAMA Asian Music Awards in Japan,” which will be +
Just days after debuting on U.S. television on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and performing at the 2017 American Music Awards, steaming-hot +
EXO’s 4th solo concert ‘EXO PLANET # 4 – The EℓyXiOn -‘ has successfully finished. EXO’s 4th solo concert ‘EXO +
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The BTS won first place in the K-pop group in iTunes ‘Top Song Charts’ Big Hit Entertainment announced on the +
The BTS came back after finishing their schedule in the United States. It is indeed ‘returning home in glory’. The +
BTS attended the ‘2017 American Music Awards’ held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California on November 19 (local +
BTS has performed at the ‘2017 American Music Awards’ held in Los Angeles on November 19 for the first time +
Korean entertainment companies look for opportunities in Vietnam and Japan. On November 19, CJ E & M announced that it +
The BTS was the first Korean singer to keep chart for three consecutive weeks at US Billboard main chart ‘Hot +
Big Bang will hold a concert titled “Big Bang 2017 CONCERT-LAST DANCE-IN SEOUL” at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul +
KCON’S FLY ME TO KOREA SWEEPSTAKES ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A VOUCHER FOR ROUNDTRIP TICKETS TO KOREA FOR +
Melon, a music platform run by Kakao, unveiled the final lineup of artists that will shine on the stage of the country’s largest KPOP music awards “MMA 2019 Imagine by Kia,” which will be held at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul on Nov. 30. Following the previously unveiled BTS, MAMAMOO, +
Koreans are known for our love toward various kinds of liquor such as soju, beer, wine, etc. Among many kinds of liquor, for tourists who come to Korea, Makgeolli might be the most attractive option. Makgeolli, known as traditional Korean rice wine, has been getting popular among foreigners for its +
The popularity of BB guns is on the rise as a way for young people in their 20s and 30s to engage in a leisure activity. In particular, shooting ranges are said to be popular among women. During the day, they are often filled with only female customers, and there +
With the 2019 Korea-ASEAN special summit closed on Nov 26, Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who visited South Korea to attend the meeting, delivered his Seoul tour via his Social media. Prior to the summit, the PM took a short trip to Seoul to meet South Korean President Moon +
South Korea may extend visa-free privileges to Filipinos once steps are taken to reduce the estimated 15,000 “illegal” Filipinos living in the country, according to the South Korean ambassador to Manila. “We hope in the near future we can have a policy between Korea and the Philippines but, so +
With winter quickly approaching, ski resorts nationwide are gearing up for their ski season. The first ski resorts that have already opened for this year’s ski season since November 15 are Yongpyong Ski Resort and Phoenix Pyeongchang Snow Park. Ski resorts to open soon are Vivaldi Park Ski World, High1 +
The Grammy Awards, one of the major American pop music award events, have become fodder for criticism after K-pop band BTS was shut out of the nominations for the 2020 Grammys. Many eyes had been on BTS’ possible nomination when the American Recording Academy announced the 2020 list of nominees +
Police shared more updates regarding their investigation on late singer Goo Ha Ra’s sudden passing. On November 25, Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency Commissioner Lee Yong-pyo told media, “A handwritten note of pessimism was found on her living room table.” The police will further investigate the note to confirm that Goo +
There is something Koreans often say in winter. “Let’s go have a bowl of hot soup(Gukbap, in Korean)!” Gukbap is a general noun that means a bowl of hot soup served in a strong black bowl called Ttukbaegi in Korean. There are 2 ways of eating Gukbap; Eating rice and +
K-pop boy group BTS took three trophies home at this year’s ‘American Music Awards’ (2019 AMAs). On November 24 (local time), the award ceremony of ‘2019 AMAs’ took place at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California. This year, BTS won three awards in total―Favorite Duo or Group-Pop/Rock, Tour of the +
“We hope that in the near future we could have a visa-free passage between Korea and the Philippines but so far, there are certain numbers of illegal Filipinos in Korea that’s why… if we’ve decreased our illegal people naturally, we can have a free-visa policy”. said the Korean Ambassador Mr. +
News of the sudden death of singer Goo Hara, a former KPOP girl group KARA. It is less than two months after singer Sully’s death. According to the Gangnam Police Station in southern Seoul, Goo Hara was found dead at her home in Cheongdam-dong, southern Seoul, around 6 p.m. on +
Whenever I travel I make sure that I try to immerse myself to the cultures and traditions of the place +
The <2018 Seoul Street Arts Festival> will be held throughout Seoul at Seoul Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square, Sejong-daero, Donuimun Museum Village +
There is growing interest in the Halloween festival “Horror Halloween: THE Virus” at Lotte World Adventure, which is called “Holy +
Chuncheon, well-known as a lakeside city, is a romantic travel spot. The city is just a short one-hour ride on +
The justice ministry announced Sunday that foreign nationals residing in South Korea will be able to use automated immigration checks +
Singer Sulli resembled a traditional Korean princess in a recent photo shoot with the fashion magazine W Korea. Sulli cut +
BBQ x SBS Super concert final ticketing has been started from 28th September. The final ticketing will be finalized on +
KPOP Boy band sensation BTS is topping charts once again, but this time its not for their music, but for +
The growth in the popularity and influence of K-pop has been increasing exponentially due to globalization. In recent years, it +
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will build seven new pedestrian paths from Seoullo 7017 branching out into neighboring urban regeneration areas, +
We’re entering some of the best weather in Seoul now which makes it just the time to catch that perfect +
Following the second inter-Korean summit last week, a grand plan to turn the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) into a hub for +
Seoraksan National Park started to be colored with autumn foliage. The Korea Meteorological Administration said the first autumn foliage has +
Fans of 2016 Korean blockbuster “Train to Busan” could see the zombie flick get the Hollywood treatment, according to reports +
The autumn season, where the whole country is beautifully colored with various colors, is approaching nose. Autumn is the best +
K-pop sensation BTS embraced self-love and encouraged young people around the world to “speak themselves” regardless of their origin, skin +
The autumn season in Korea is between September and November. The weather is cool and crisp, and the sky is +
BUSAN METROPOLITAN CITY announced that the Busan One Asia Festival (BOF) will be held from October 20th to 28th in +
The Korean Chuseok holiday ― the three-day harvest festival to be celebrated from Sept. 23 to 25 this year ― +
From the Gojoseon Kingdom (2333 B.C.-108 B.C.) to the late 19th century Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), when Korea first opened its +