Unprecedented heavy snowfall is expected across South Korea during the Lunar New Year holiday, a rare phenomenon as the holiday usually occurs after the coldest part of winter in early January. This year’s snowfall could make it the snowiest Lunar New Year in 30 years,
The Lunar New Year holiday, known as Seol in South Korea, has been extended to six days, from Jan. 25 to 30. Families, friends, and lovers can enjoy various festive events across the country. From traditional folk games to cultural experiences,
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Lunar New Year is celebrated, first of all, by plenty of ethnically Chinese people who have no truck with the CCP and no loyalty to the contemporary Chinese state — across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Myanmar, and beyond.
Millions celebrate Lunar New Year in China, East Asia and around the world, but the way it's observed varies across countries and cultures.
North Korea shows no signs of immediate provocations following its recent missile launches ahead of US President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Instead, the pro-Russian regime is expected to deploy more troops to Ukraine,
The Year of the Snake begins on Jan. 29. It’s the first time Lunar New Year is a legislatively recognized (though unpaid) holiday in Washington state. Here's what to know about it.
We’ve noticed while scouring shops online that there are a number of Lunar New Year themed items out there to mark the annual celebration.
Investors eye EWY ETF for KOSPI trends post-Lunar New Year holiday Investors monitor ETF trends to gauge post-holiday market shifts in South Korea.
Other Vietnamese traditions for Lunar New Year include burning incense and inviting ancestors to join in celebrations. In Korea, it is traditional for people to wear the formal hanbok, but ...
Last year, Korail detected 5,629 fraudulent rides during Lunar New Year and 9,051 during Chuseok, totaling 14,680, while SR detected 3,012 during Lunar New Year and 4,084 during Chuseok, totaling 7,096.
In celebration of the Lunar New Year, or ‘Seollal’, a group volunteers prepare a heartwarming meal of traditional Korean