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Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
New Korean pop culture space opens at Incheon Airport
A space promoting Korean culture, from K-pop to beauty, opened Thursday at Incheon Airport's Terminal 1 transportation center. The state-run Korea Tourism Organization launched HiKR Station, featuring different areas for creating K-pop-focused YouTube shorts using extended reality technology, taking photos against the backdrop of Korean landscapes and trying Korean makeup. 'The zone isn't just about promoting everything that's Korean. It's where we strategize delivering the best impression of Korea when foreign arrivals set foot here,' said Seo Young-choong, acting president of the KTO. 'We will continue to come up with ways to make Korea travel memorable,' Seo added. English-speaking staff are available at all times at HiKR Station, which is open free of charge from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day, closing on the last Wednesday of every month. Through Monday, the HiKR Station will host dance performances and hand out souvenirs to raise awareness of its opening, according to the KTO. Other cultural establishments like the K-Culture Museum are also located in Terminal 1. The opening of HiKR Station at Incheon Airport has been prompted by the growing popularity of HiKR Ground, a hands-on experience zone advancing Korean culture from music to art at the KTO's Seoul branch in Jung-gu. The space, which opened in July 2022, has since drawn over 2 million visitors, much higher than the initial estimate by the KTO, the agency said.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
3 Money Tips for Couples, According to Money Expert Preston Seo
It's no secret that money can be a difficult topic for couples. Fidelity's Couples and Money study showed that 25% of couples say money is their biggest stressor and 45% of partners reported arguing about money. Trending Now: Read Next: The key to improving money stress, Fidelity reports, is communication. Money Expert Preston Seo echoed this in an Instagram post where he shared several financial tips for couples. Seo is a real estate investor with 1.3 million Instagram followers. He teaches others how to earn money with an Airbnb business. Though much of his advice focuses on real estate investing, below are several tips he offered that couples can use to improve their financial knowledge, regardless of their profession. Also here are ways to achieve financial security as a couple. According to the IRS, if you earn money from selling your home, you can exclude up to $500,000 in capital gains from your taxes if you file jointly with your spouse. There are a few rules you have to follow, such as living in the home for at least two of the last five years and the home must be your primary home. Seo said taking advantage of this tax exclusion is one of his biggest money tips for couples. This enables them to keep more of their home sale profits, which they can use for other financial goals. See Next: An HSA is like the holy grail of the investing world because it's triple tax-advantaged. According to the IRS, you can claim a tax deduction for contributions, all interest that you earn is tax-deferred, and the withdrawals you make are tax-free as long as you use the money for qualified medical expenses. Seo recommended that his followers maximize their contributions to HSAs because of these perks. Keep in mind that you do have to open a specific type of high-deductible health plan to be eligible to open an HSA. The IRS recently updated its gift tax guidelines for 2025. Now, you can gift children up to $19,000 per year, up from $18,000 in 2024. As Seo pointed out, each parent can gift this to a child, meaning as a couple, you can gift your child $38,000 annually without triggering a gift tax. This is one way parents can pass on wealth to their children in a way that abides by tax law. More From GOBankingRates 25 Places To Buy a Home If You Want It To Gain Value 10 Unreliable SUVs To Stay Away From Buying This article originally appeared on 3 Money Tips for Couples, According to Money Expert Preston Seo
Straits Times
3 days ago
- General
- Straits Times
Australian museum removes display wrongly labelling Chinese clothing as ‘Korean traditional attire'
Professor Seo Kyung-duk at Sungshin Women's University shared the news of the display's removal on his Instagram on May 29. PHOTOS: SEOKYOUNGDUK/INSTAGRAM SEOUL - The Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, has removed a display that mistakenly labelled Chinese-style clothing as 'Korean traditional attire' following complaints from the Korean community in Australia. Professor Seo Kyung-duk, who teaches liberal arts at Sungshin Women's University and a prominent advocate for promoting Korean culture abroad, shared this news of the display's removal on his Instagram on May 29. 'I heard about this from a lot of Koreans in Australia. It's such a great outcome,' Prof Seo wrote. He explained that after concerns were raised, the museum acknowledged the mistake and corrected the label to indicate that the clothing was Chinese-style. The final removal of the display, he said, was the result of collective action by the Korean community in Canberra. Prof Seo also underscored the significance of the display's removal. 'Even if the label is corrected, placing Chinese-style clothing in front of the Korean flag is bound to cause misunderstandings among foreign visitors,' he said. 'Given that China has recently been making false claims that hanbok originated from its own culture, this decision was very much welcomed.' THE KOREA HERALD/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Korea Herald
3 days ago
- General
- Korea Herald
Australian museum removes display wrongly labeling Chinese clothing as ‘Korean traditional attire'
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra, Australia, has removed a display that mistakenly labeled Chinese-style clothing as 'Korean traditional attire' following complaints from the Korean community in Australia. Seo Kyung-duk, a professor of liberal arts at Sungshin Women's University and a prominent advocate for promoting Korean culture abroad, shared this news of the display's removal on his Instagram on Thursday. "I heard about this from a lot of Koreans in Australia. It's such a great outcome," Seo wrote. He explained that after concerns were raised, the museum acknowledged the mistake and corrected the label to indicate that the clothing was Chinese-style. The final removal of the display, he said, was the result of collective action by the Korean community in Canberra. Seo also underscored the significance of the display's removal. 'Even if the label is corrected, placing Chinese-style clothing in front of the Korean flag is bound to cause misunderstandings among foreign visitors,' he said. 'Given that China has recently been making false claims that hanbok originated from its own culture, this decision was very much welcomed.'
Hypebeast
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
The Nike Ava Rover Arrives This July
Name:Nike Ava RoverColorways:Black/Anthracite/Sequoia/Muslin, Black/Blue Sage/Grey Sage, and Black/AnthraciteStyle Codes:DX4215-003, DX4215-006, and DX4215-005MSRP:$140 USDRelease Date:July 25 ('Black/Muslin')Where to Buy:Nike As summertime nears, so does another new model fromNike. TheAva Roveris the latest lifestyle silhouette to be added to the Swoosh's arsenal, which we initially spotted via a teased collaboration with South Korean technical labelHyein Seo. Nike has not yet shared its technical specifications, but based on early images of three of the initial colorways, it looks to back a modern mixed material upper with a large ReactX sole unit. Another key detail present on each side of the upper is a textured mudguard that features square shapes that are similar to the midsole's. 'Black/Muslin' comes in as the first pair pictured, offering a combination of off-white at the lower portion of the shoe and black up top. 'Black/Blue Sage' takes a similar approach, swapping the off-white notes for a dark teal while 'Black/Anthracite' goes for a classic all-black finish. At the time of writing, Nike has not yet officially announced the Ava Rover and these three leading looks. Stay tuned for updates, including official images of these pairs and additional colorways to come, as we currently expect the 'Black/Muslin' pair to arrive on shelves on July 25 via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $140 USD.
