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Freewheeling Seoul book club spurs global insights, stories

BooksAug 9, 2021

“I guess there is a reason why three coffee shops exist on every street corner, no matter which city you visit,” Christopher Jones, 43, the co-founder of Itaewon Book Club, said in a phone interview ...
Soprano Sumi Jo's mother dies at 85

PeopleAug 8, 2021

Soprano Sumi Jo’s mother passed away Sunday, after a lengthy hospitalization. Kim Mal-sun, the mother of the celebrated soprano, had been suffering from Alzheimer’s for years, according to Jo‘s agen...
Vaccine bookings for 18 to 49 to start Monday

HealthAug 8, 2021

Vaccinations for people aged 17 to 49 will start Monday, as South Korea struggles to clamp down a fourth wave of the coronavirus. The upcoming vaccine roll out will be crucial in the country’s plan ...
[Weekender] Gotjawal: The mysterious forest that keeps dying to survive

TravelAug 7, 2021

Some 31% of Jeju Island’s “gotjawal” destroyed by urban development
[Photo News] The summer sea of Jeju

TravelAug 7, 2021

Under the beaming sunlight, the coast of Geumneung-ri, Hallim-eup, Jeju Island seems to glow a turquoise blue. In the summer, colorful beach parasols dot the beaches of the island as visitors frolic...
Art Center Nabi, Kansong Foundation launches heritage NFT project

Arts&DesignAug 7, 2021

Art Center Nabi has launched a project combining cultural heritage and NFTs -- “me.Duck” -- with the Kansong Art and Culture Foundation in efforts to expand NFTs to the cultural heritage realm. “We ...
Three Paik Nam-june masterpieces to find new home in Ulsan

Arts&DesignAug 7, 2021

"Forest of Cage-Revolution of the Forest” was produced in the early 1990s to honor American avant-garde composer John Cage (1912-1992) who was a huge influence on Paik, and a key figure in the Fluxus...
Culture Ministry commits W115b to employ 2,000 workers in performing arts

CultureAug 6, 2021

To support workers in the performing arts sector, including performing artists who are experiencing hardship as a result of the lingering pandemic, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will sp...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

TravelAug 6, 2021

Yeondong Grape Festival The Yeongdong Grape Fesitval will take place online, due to the extended COVID-19 pandemic, and is scheduled to run for 30 days starting Aug. 17. Originally offering various...
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages

TravelAug 6, 2021

Josun Palace Hotel in Seoul Gangnam offers Bentley rides Josun Palace Hotel in Seoul Gangnam has launched a “Summer in the Royal Palace” package for families and couples with a chance to ride a Bent...
[Feature] ‘Just a piece of a masterpiece’ is a new trend

Arts&DesignAug 4, 2021

"I respect the idea of the artist who has expanded the concept of painting. I felt like I was supporting the artist and showing respect to the artist by partially purchasing the artwork,” said one of...
Learn traditional performances with NToK

CultureAug 4, 2021

The National Theater of Korea is to open the second season of its Let’s Gugak program through its official YouTube channel, introducing the traditional performing arts of Korea to foreign audiences. ...
Daesan Foundation to fund translations of 13 Korean literary works

BooksAug 3, 2021

The Daesan Foundation will spend 180 million won ($156,385) to support translations of Korean literature, the foundation announced Monday. A total of 13 literary works, 11 novels and two poems, were...
Japanese shadow painting master delivers hope, delight in Seoul

Arts&DesignAug 3, 2021

The artist specifically created “Sleeping Forest” for the Seoul show. “I am putting all my heart for the exhibition in Seoul. I want to learn more about South Korea and want to get closer to South K...
[Herald Interview] How Frances Cha wrote her debut novel ‘If I Had Your Face’

BooksAug 2, 2021

“I honestly thought I would die before I got the book in my hand,” Cha said. “It is a common fear. Because it takes so long.” The process also opened her eyes to the reality of publishing in the US ...