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Everland’s Best Rides Roar Back into Action

February 23, 2018

Ask any roller coaster fan in Korea and they’ll tell you that they’ve been missing one thing over the past few months – the feeling of an adrenaline rush. That’s because some of the most iconic rides at Everland, the country’s largest theme park, go into hibernation during winter. Even the most hardened roller coaster […]

From Breakthrough to Stardom in Fashion: Juun.J’s Evolution

February 20, 2018

Now a well-recognized name among some of the most celebrated circles in fashion, Juun.J has a history that traces back a good two decades to his first personal label Lone Costume. The budding menswear brand was likened to others like Dior Homme and Raf Simons at the time and eventually evolved into the namesake brand […]

Indispensable Materials Series Part 10: How Silver is Powering Our Lives

February 19, 2018

When you think of silver, the first thing that comes to mind is probably jewelry, fancy cutlery, or second place in the Olympics. But it’s no second-rate metal. Today, those uses account for less than half of all silver consumption as the metal has become a material of innovation. Silver is one of the most […]

Connecting the World: Different Types of Bridges

February 12, 2018

You might drive across a massive steel bridge to work every day or walk along a small wooden footbridge at the park without giving it much thought. Some structures might be gargantuan projects that require years of planning and are designed to impress, while others might be as simple as slapping together a few planks […]

Capturing the Moment: The Beauty and People Behind Samsung’s Construction Projects in Photos

February 7, 2018

Whether we’re crossing a bridge in morning traffic, riding an elevator to our offices, or enjoying the view from atop one of the world’s tallest buildings, there is virtually no part of our lives unaffected by human ingenuity and engineering. Caught up in our day-to-day lives, it’s easy to forget that behind the infrastructure we […]

5 Tips to Get the Most out of Duty-Free Shopping in Seoul

February 5, 2018

Winter weather has gripped Korea, and so has the holiday shopping craze. With Lunar New Year just around the corner, airports are bustling with duty-free holiday deals. Whether you’re looking to buy some cologne for a partner, some fine scotch for Dad, or treat yourself to the latest cosmetics and fashion accessories, there’s no better […]

Butterfly Garden: A Slice of Spring in Everland

February 1, 2018

As the distinguished biologist Jeffrey Glassberg once said, “butterflies lead you to the sunny side of life”. Their appearance is one of the first signs that spring has arrived, while their graceful movements and kaleidoscopic colors are symbols of rejuvenation in many cultures. As cold-blooded animals, butterflies are rarely seen during the colder months. But […]

Embracing Green Growth As a Corporate Identity

January 29, 2018

It’s been over two years since the United Nations adopted a broad set of goals that are designed to promote sustainable development worldwide. Aptly named Sustainable Development Goals, or SDGs, they outline specific issues that governments and companies around the world must address in order to root out current problems associated with rampant growth. Of […]

Harnessing Nuclear Power: From Discovery to Application

January 23, 2018

The history of nuclear energy spans many centuries or decades, depending on how you look at it. It was the ancient Greek philosophers who first came up with the concept of the indivisible atom – although that was later proven wrong – but it was not until the late 19th century that findings directly related […]

Indispensable Materials Series Part 9: Liquefied Natural Gas, A Rising Energy Source

January 19, 2018

Whether you’re turning on a light, cooking dinner, or cranking up the heat on a cold winter night, chances are liquefied natural gas (LNG) is helping you get the job done. As global markets pivot away from coal to cleaner energy solutions, LNG is playing an increasingly larger role in the energy mix. With no […]