Farmers' decades of labour transform the rough Gangwon region into a picturesque alpine town.

The highland village of Anbandegi, located 1,100 meters above sea level in the eastern coastal city of Gangneung, is known for its distinctive landscape, as the name implies. Its unusual geography inspired the name. Anbandegi is a combination of the Korean words "anban," which refers to...

CHUSEOK TO REMAIN LOW-KEY WITH VIRUS SPREAD SINGLE MOST WORRY IN KOREA

• South Korea is on high alert to snip new coronavirus cases during upcoming major holiday, Chuseok when teeming people usually travel across the country to be together with their folks.
• This year, South Koreans are set to enjoy a clear five days off, including the three-day Chus...