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Interview with YouTubers Josh & Ollie of 'Korean Englishman'

Interview with YouTubers Josh & Ollie of 'Korean Englishman'

English YouTubers Josh (Joshua Daryl Carrott) and Ollie (Oliver John Kendal) are hosts of the popular YouTube channel "Korean Englishman," which mainly introduces Korean food to foreigners.

Lee Min-young | 2019-01-13 17:04

INTERVIEW'Korean Englishman' falls in love with Korean food

ON THE SPOT - Falconry experience at Korean Folk Village

ON THE SPOT - Falconry experience at Korean Folk Village

As part of the many special events that the Korean Folk Village arranges periodically, a falconry performance was given by one from the two only remaining licensed falconers in Korea.

Lee Min-young | 2019-01-09 16:06

ON THE SPOT - Ringing into the New Year at Bosingak

ON THE SPOT - Ringing into the New Year at Bosingak

On Dec. 31 - New Year's Eve - a huge mass of roughly 100,000 people gathered in Jongro, where the Bosingak Belfry stands, to count down to the New Year and watch the Bosingak bell-ringing ceremony. The mercury in the capital dropped below minus 8 degrees Celsius, but this did not seem to be a problem for the excited crowd. Some people were captured on camera with their hands ...

Lee Min-young | 2019-01-01 16:53

ON THE SPOT - Delivering coal briquettes to poorest neighborhoods

ON THE SPOT - Delivering coal briquettes to poorest neighborhoods

Some people find time in their busy year-end schedules and live up to the charitable spirit of the season. Volunteers have been delivering coal briquettes, now used only by underprivileged households for heating and cooking, to some of the poorest neighborhoods in Seoul that are not accessible by vehicle. Workers from Samil PwC visited senior citizens in southern Gwangak-gu t...

Lee Min-young | 2018-12-27 10:06

ON THE SPOT - Hidden gems in Seoul: Traditional markets

ON THE SPOT - Hidden gems in Seoul: Traditional markets

Located near the World Cup Park and not far from the artsy Hongdae district, the Mangwon traditional market and the nearby Mapo Agricultural & Marine Products Market are always teeming with locals as well as tourists who come to shop fresh produce and seafood at reasonable prices. Not only fruits and vegetables in season, but the place is also full of snacks and good eats. Ou...

Lee Min-young | 2018-12-11 16:35

ON THE SPOT - Korea's largest pet industry exhibition K-PET fair 2018

ON THE SPOT - Korea's largest pet industry exhibition K-PET fair 2018

The K-PET fair 2018, the largest pet industry expo in Korea, was held for three days from the 23rd to 25th of November at the Kintex Exhibition Center in the northwest of Seoul. This year's event gathered together the newest pet-related products from furniture to clothes in one place. Pet lovers came along with their pets to get to know the latest trends on pet culture and pu...

Lee Min-young | 2018-11-30 02:03

ON THE SPOT - Halloween in Korea

ON THE SPOT - Halloween in Korea

Over the past decade or so, Halloween has begun to seep into the nation's culture, and now it has become a huge annual event for young Koreans. I was out at one of the hottest Halloween spots in Seoul to join the crowd all wearing spooky costumes and having fun taking pictures with total strangers.

Lee Min-young | 2018-11-01 00:23

ON THE SPOT - Itaewon Global Village Festival

ON THE SPOT - Itaewon Global Village Festival

This year's Itaewon Global Village Festival was held on Oct. 13-14. The first episode of 'ON THE SPOT' shows you a fun mix of Korean and foreign culture at this event, a must-go gathering for expats in Seoul.

Lee Min-young | 2018-10-16 11:51

PRISTIN's Kyulkyung shares experience as a dance mentor

PRISTIN's Kyulkyung shares experience as a dance mentor

'Pristin's Kyulkyung talked about her experience as a dance mentor on the survival program “Idol Producer,” the Chinese version of “Produce 101.”

2018-06-14 11:16

EXO-CBX hold 'Travel the World on EXO's Ladder' Press Conference

EXO-CBX hold 'Travel the World on EXO's Ladder' Press Conference

On May 29, EXO-CBX held a press conference for their currently airing “Travel the World on EXO’s Ladder.” While talking about the show, Xiumin commented on how he felt about appearing on more reality programs. “While working on this reality show, I was grateful they edited my 'no-fun’ self in an entertaining way. I also think I match well with reality programs. Through this s...

2018-06-14 11:15

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