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Following last year’s record high temperatures, South Korea was given an early reminder of summer when May warmed up earlier than usual. With local temperatures already reaching the mid-30s Celsius, authorities have been issuing heat advisories earlier than ever. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfImE79dhx4 As the region is expected to see more hot weather early in the summer, there is welcome news from Caribbean Bay, […]

In the language of flowers, the link between love and roses is so entwined that it is difficult to pinpoint where it began. From William Shakespeare to Gertrude Stein, writers throughout the ages have etched renowned tributes to this famed flower of late spring. Much earlier, between the 4th and 5th centuries BC, Greeks and […]

Ten novice monks took time away from temple life on Thursday, May 2, as they got to enjoy an outing at South Korea’s Everland theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. They started the day by receiving a warm welcome and gifts. The boys, aged 6-7, are staying at Seoul’s Jogyesa Temple for two weeks as […]

“The darling buds of May,” as coined by William Shakespeare, conjures images of flowers in bloom. But in South Korea, the phrase might as well refer to children, as May is their month of celebration – not least because the 5th of the month has been celebrated as a national holiday in children’s honor since […]

Samsung C&T Resort Group is opening its Caribbean Bay water park after 40 days of spring cleaning. Some of the attractions are already open, and the rest will gradually become available from April 27 until mid-May. This is great news for those looking for an early spring getaway, as the warm spas and exciting water attractions […]

More than a decade after he began enchanting the world with his surprising talking talent, elephant celebrity Koshik still speaks to visiting adventurers at his home just outside South Korea’s capital, Seoul. With words like “good” and “sit” in his lexicon, Koshik has been a subject of fascination for global academics, news reporters and even […]

Everland is raising the curtains on spring this March 16th–April 28th as South Korea’s largest theme park kicks off the annual Tulip festival. During the 44-day festival the park will showcase over 1 million flowers in 90 different varieties including tulips and daffodils. This year’s theme will be “Flowers Meet Art” and will feature work from well-known Dutch […]

At first glance, the adrenaline-filled screams and eyepopping colors of a theme park seems worlds removed from the meticulous environment of a science laboratory. But the two are in fact much more closely related than you think. From the potential energy the cars store as they get pulled up the hill to the kinetic energy that helps them accelerate, […]

With countless attractions, festivals, and activities running all year round, a trip to Everland guarantees an unforgettable experience. Located in Yongin, Gyeongi-do, the theme park’s proximity to Seoul, the South Korean capital, makes it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Whether you are travelling with your friends or planning to organize a special trip for your […]

A day at Everland is always an unforgettable experience – but unfortunately you can’t take it home with you. You can, however, pick up one of Everland’s distinctive stuffed animals to commemorate your time at the Park. Ever wondered how these imaginative pieces of Everland merchandise come to be? Samsung C&T Newsroom spoke with Nina Yoon, Supervising […]