Timeline Index lists Jikji as oldest printed book with metal types on civic group's campaign
CultureSept 19, 2021
Not-for-profit civic organization Voluntary Agency Network of Korea said Sunday its campaign to petition a website to recognize Jikji Simche Yojeol as the oldest book with movable metal type in the world has borne fruit. Timeline Index, a Netherlands-based project to collect and disclose information about historic assets, has recently recognized the Buddhist doctrinal book as the oldest book printed using movable metal type, upon VANK’s request for correction, according to VANK. Printed
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[Eye Plus] A warm breeze heralds the start of autumnCultureSept 18, 2021The weather seems to be getting cooler a little late this year. Hot air still arrives at the peak of the day, and air conditioning is still running on high in most of Seoul’s packed buildings. But rest assured, Chuseok, the traditional Korean harvest holiday, is less than a week away. This is when the temperature drops and we say a sure goodbye to summer. On the outskirts of the capital city, nature is already colored in shades of autumn. Some 60 kilometers west of Seoul on Incheon&rsq -
Be our guest: Favorite Chuseok dishes explainedFood&BeverageSept 18, 2021Chuseok, the traditional fall harvest holiday celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month in the lunar calendar, is an occasion when family members get together to give thanks for the past year while wishing good fortune for the remainder of the year over a special meal. The festive mood of Chuseok remains the same today, but social customs deeply embedded in the holiday have changed. Just a few decades ago, men in the kitchen during Chuseok, or any time of the year, was a rarity. But today
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[Visual History of Korea] Cheomseongdae observatory: A witness to 1,400 years of celestial phenomenaCultureSept 18, 2021Reading the celestial skies and understanding mandates of heaven has always been the exclusive domain of kings and emperors. When Queen Seondeok of Silla became the first female ruler in Korean history, not everyone welcomed her. In fact, her 15-year reign was riddled with rebellions and wars which undermined her rule. Queen Seondeok’s father, King Jinpyeong was the last of the Seonggol, the top aristocratic rank in Silla’s caste system. King Jinpyeong, who held the longest reign -
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[Well-Curated Weekend] Too much time, not much to do over the Chuseok holiday?CultureSept 18, 2021Learn about Chuseok with kids, enjoy outdoor screenings and more -
Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism kicks off across SeoulArts&DesignSept 17, 2021The Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism began Thursday under the theme of “Crossroads, Building the Resilient City,” exploring how the pandemic has transformed and impacted living spaces. The third edition of the biennale encompasses five conflicting themes -- “Above/Below,” “Heritage/Modern,” “Craft/Digital,” “Natural/Artificial” and “Safe/Risk” -- focusing on how cities can become more resilient. The 2021 event -
DMZ Docs wraps up with message of peaceCultureSept 17, 2021The 13th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival wrapped up after an eight-day run on Thursday at Megabox Baekseok branch in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. “Though I am thankful and satisfied with the safe ending of the festival, I wish more people were able to enjoy and learn about the outstanding works from many documentary directors,” festival director Jung Sang-jin said during the closing ceremony. “Since we are slowly entering the era of living with COVID-19, the organiz -
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packagesFood&BeverageSept 17, 2021Mayfield Seoul offers ‘Car Camping in the Garden’package Mayfield Hotel in Seoul is offering “Chabak (car camping) in the Garden” package, which says it allows guests to enjoy car camping and glamping at the same time. Hotel rooms are included in the package although spots are saved for those who wish to camp outside at night. The package consists of a Superior Room, breakfast buffet, car park zone use, garden barbecue dinner and camping goods including a tumbler and -
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across KoreaTravelSept 17, 2021Bupyeong Pungmul Festival The Bupyeong Pungmul Festival is scheduled to take place in Bupyeong, Incheon, from Oct. 13 to 17. This year’s festival will be held online and offline. The festival is taking place at Camp Market and Bupyeong Art Center in Bupyeong, and will broadcast via festival’s official YouTube channel. The event, started in 1997, seeks to promote traditional culture by reproducing scenes of Bupyeong farming culture. Visitors can enjoy the rhythms of pungmul, or far -
Walking through gateway to Korea: IncheonTravelSept 16, 2021For first-timers to Korea, Incheon might simply be thought of as an airport city. For those often on business trips to Korea, the city might be associated with Songdo, a rising global business district of high-tech skyscrapers. Aside from the images commonly pictured today, however, the city of Incheon boasts vibrant historical stories along with scenic beauties preserved in the once booming old town districts. For the fall season, the Korea Tourism Organization selected six different walkin -
Park Seo-bo holds second solo exhibition at Kukje GalleryArts&DesignSept 15, 2021Dansaekhwa founder Park Seo-bo shows his recent color Ecriture series -
Restored Goryeo Kingdom art showcased before returning to BelgiumCultureSept 15, 2021The National Palace Museum of Korea, an affiliate of the Cultural Heritage Administration, is holding an exhibition titled “In Pursuit of the Aesthetic Legacy of the Goryeo Era” through Oct. 17. The museum is showcasing eight works of art from the Goryeo Kingdom, which are part of a collection at the Royal Museums of Art and History in Brussels. It is the first time the six celadon vessels and two metal items are being shown to the public since undergoing conservation and restora -
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[Newsmaker] Founder of Yoido Full Gospel Church Rev. Cho Yong-gi dies at 85CultureSept 14, 2021Pastor Cho Yong-gi, the founder of Yoido Full Gospel Church, died at the age of 85 at Seoul National University Hospital on Tuesday. He had been hospitalized since July 2020 after suffering a brain hemorrhage. The pastor emeritus of Yoido Full Gospel Church is known for establishing and developing Yoido Full Gospel Church as the world‘s largest church. Cho started a church in Bulgwang-dong, western Seoul, on May 18, 1958, with the late Rev. Choi Ja-sil, who died on Nov. 9, 1989. Throug -
K-Culture Festival to be held in November, headed by producer Kim Hyung-sukCultureSept 14, 2021Music producer and composer Kim Hyung-suk was named the executive producer of the K-Culture Festival, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday. The K-Culture Festival kicks off Nov. 13-14 at the country’s largest convention center, Kintex, northwest of Seoul in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The K-Culture Festival is the leading global festival connecting Korean culture with the world, further expanding Hallyu, or the Korean Wave. The two-day festival aims to encourage visitor -
New types of digital archives on the rise to help broaden public accessCultureSept 13, 2021More sophisticated solutions needed to improve user interface and enhance accuracy in building digital archive platforms
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