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Seoul bans cicada nymph collection at Yeouido park

The city will fine visitors who ignore warnings against collecting cicada nymphs at Yeouido Saetgang Ecological Park.

2026.8.19

A person gets tested for Covid-19 virus at a public health facility in central Seoul in August 2023. [YONHAP]

Covid-19 'cicada' variant shows signs of spreading globally, including in Korea

A Covid-19 variant dubbed “cicada” is showing signs of spreading worldwide, including in Korea.

2026.4.16

Young Korean director earns second prize in Cinéfondation section at Cannes

Director Yoon Dae-woen’s short film “Cicada” (2021) was awarded the second prize at this year’s Cinéfondation, which is a section of the Cannes Film Festival for young next-generation filmmakers. The renowned film festival made the announcement ...

2021.7.16

Meet the director behind the only Korean film up for an award at 2021 Cannes

“I was elated when I heard the announcement. I couldn’t believe it,” said director Yoon Dae-woen during a phone interview with the JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, on June 2; the day before he left Korea for Cannes, France ...

2021.7.15

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