Participants of the 2026 Korea Wetland School Network General Assembly visit the Ojo-ri coastal wetlands in Jeju on Oct. 7.YONHAP
Happy Wednesday! Here are the stories you need to know in Korea!
In today's news, Korea's Nuri rocket had a successful launch after lifting off from the Naro Space Center in Jeonnam-Gwangju this afternoon.
In other stories, Seoul is inviting tourists to experience the city as locals do, eyeing a new approach to tourism that allows visitors to immerse themselves more deeply into the local culture.
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Nuri rocket successfully launches with 15 satellites
Korea’s homegrown Nuri space rocket lifted off from the Naro Space Center in Goheung County, Jeonnam-Gwangju, at 12:25 p.m. on Wednesday with 15 satellites aboard.
Launch preparations proceeded smoothly, and Nuri lifted off at the time announced earlier that morning by the Korea AeroSpace Administration.
Beyond checklists and after sunset: Seoul expands options, opening hours in quest to be truly global city
From hanok tours and late-night museums to newly designed Han River gardens and workcation programs, Seoul is broadening ways for visitors to experience the city like locals.
Videos from Korean clinics, treatment rooms found on overseas porn sites
A lawmaker has urged an investigation after 80 apparent hospital CCTV videos, including footage of patients receiving treatment, surfaced on overseas pornographic websites.
