South Korea's longest walking trail, stretching 1,800 kilometers along the west coast, opened to the public Wednesday, the culture ministry said. The Seohaerang Trail links an area near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) bisecting the two Koreas in Ganghwa of Incheon to Haenam on the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and its affiliated Korea Tourism Orga...

Multipurpose cultural complex the first such facility in newly developed Magok area

Kukje Gallery hosts 20th-anniversary exhibition as Yoo attracts global interest

Seoul Fashion Week, South Korea's biggest biannual fashion show, will be held fully in person in October, following two years of scaled-down events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Seoul city government said Monday. Seoul Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2023 will kick off on Oct. 11 at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul for a five-day run, the city announced. As the upcoming event w...

It is a tough time for blockchain technologies like nonfungible tokens, as the volatile cryptocurrency market has upended the outlook for NFT art, which has enjoyed explosive growth in recent years. However, even though NFTs are going through a maturing period, experts say they still offer great potential for the art industry in the future. NFT is a financial security consisting of digital data ...

Busan, Korea’s largest port city, has something for every hour of the day

“We are proud to be introducing our truffle gin to Korea, along with canned truffle popcorn that is a steady selling snack for Italians.” Tommaso Inghirami, Grignano Winery’s commercial director, said. The gin option is a notable trend among Italian celebrities, due to the trendy label designs, according to Inghirami. With a mix of truffle, basil, lime, apple, and a variety of plants and fruits...

Dongchundang, whose sign board was written by his lifelong friend Song Si-yeol, is designed so that its chimney is hidden from outside view, an expression of his character as a scholar who saw no virtue in comfort and rest. Houses are an extension of the people who live there. Dongchundang appears to reflect the humble lifestyle and dignity of the great scholar with warm humanity, although no ...

Kimchi and pork are a match made in heaven. And this kimchijjigae recipe is a must if you have a ton of fermented kimchi that you need to use up. The diverse tastes in this stew — warm, comforting, hearty, savory, and almost tangy — really bring out the love in all who try it. Kimchijjigae with pork is a classic. For all Koreans, it brings a nostalgia of childhood. It is a staple of Korean home...

The exhibition features works by North Korean artists of different generations, from young and emerging artists to traditional painters, according to the official. The works on display were collected by Kim Sang-deok, the chair of the Gwangju headquarters of Mintong, and his acquaintances, the official said. The exhibition is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Sundays. Admission is free. By...

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Jeju Folk Village’s Hydrangea Festival The Hydrangea Festival, which started in June 1, is scheduled to run through June 30 at Jeju Folk Village in Seogwipo, Jeju Island. With the traditional Korean straw-thatched houses, the festival welcomes the visitors to enjoy the colorful hydrangea while strolling around the tourist site. Visitors can enjoy both the traditional games and have a chance t...

JW Marriott Hotel Seoul presents summer signature cocktails Mobo Bar, located on the seventh floor at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul, serves creative cocktails mixed using house-made and homegrown ingredients. The bar, which has an outdoor terrace, presents two signature cocktails paired with small bites. The Mobo is a gin-based cocktail crafted by brewing gin with fresh basil, green cardamom and lem...

‘Jean-Michel Othoniel: Treasure Garden’ showing in Seoul is artist’s largest exhibition in 10 years