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Her new paintings include those inspired by the Alps, which she had the chance to see in 2006. Relying on her memory, she started to work on the series in 2018. “Chung Zuyoung: Meteorologica” runs through March 26 at Gallery Hyundai in central Seoul, presenting 60 of the artist’s paintings throughout the building. The title of the exhibition was inspired by "Meteorology," a treatise written by A...

After making his debut as a singer of ballads in 2004, he has expanded his career to include acting, radio work, and even owning a restaurant. In addition to his work in the musical "Ludwig: Beethoven the Piano," Tei has appeared in other musicals such as "Jack the Ripper," "Singing in the Rain," and "The Man Who Laughs." "Ludwig: Beethoven the Piano" revolves around Beethoven’s life struggles, ...

Buk-Seoul Museum of Art in northern Seoul has also expanded its art library, now housing more than 10,000 books. The family friendly museum's book collection includes some 600 books for children. Buk-Seoul Museum of Art is part of the Seoul Museum of Art run by the city council, which is running a participatory program for kids, “Do Ho Suh and Children: Artland,” until March 23. The expanded li...

Nam will perform on May 13 at the end of the two-week festival in the Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building. American singer-songwriter Raveena will also take the stage as a headline performer. “Eric Nam and Raveena are two of the biggest names in music today. Raised in the U.S. and inspired by their respective backgrounds, these artists embrace Korean and Indian influences as means of expe...

A must-try special menu at Yakitori Yoisa is the dak daedongmaek (chicken main artery) kkochi, which usually gets sold out before 8 p.m. on weekends. The texture is very chewy and has an earthy and unique flavor. For those who prefer tender meat, the dak moksal (neck meat) is recommended. Walk-ins are accepted, but Naver reservations are encouraged during weekends, since the restaurant fills up...

As well as plain, butter-salt, chive and triple cheese options, Kokkiri also offers bagels also in sandwiches, there is a limited number of bagels sold at its three stores located in Yeongdeungpo, Yongsan and Seongsu. Its flagship bagel is the cream cheese bagel, which is more filling than bagel. Try to visit the shop early in the day, because there is a long queue even before the store opens at...

Nonsan Strawberry Festival Returning in-person for the first time in four years, the Nonsan Strawberry Festival will take place from March 8 through March 12 at various areas of Nonsan Citizen Park in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province. The event promotes the strawberries of Nonsan, providing opportunities for tourists visiting the city to enjoy the strawberries and the beautiful surroundings i...

Mayfield Hotel Seoul launches Relay Festa promotion Buffet restaurant Castle Terrace, located in the Mayfield Hotel's lobby floor, is launching a “Relay Festa” event, offering up to 30 percent discounts for guests visiting through March 17. On Mondays, a 20 percent discount will be offered to neighboring residents living in Gangseo-gu or Yangcheon-gu, upon presenting their identification cards....

Paintings by the prominent Joseon-era artist Jeong Seon will be up for auction at both events. Christie’s will present a four-panel screen painted by the artist, titled “Eight Scenic Views of the Diamond Mountains,” which is estimated to go for $200,000. Seoul Auction will offer the painting “Pine Tree and Mushrooms,” also by Jeong. By Park Yuna (yunapark@heraldcorp.com)

Korean artists have sent messages of condolence through their creative works to those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Among those, two heartwarming images, drawn by Korean illustrator Myeong Min-ho, have made the rounds on social media. The illustrations, posted on Friday on Instagram, feature a Turkish soldier and Korean Disaster Relief Team member drawn in similar...

The V&A Museum is presenting the interactive artwork as part of the museum’s family program for “Hallyu! The Korean Wave” exhibition, which is running through June 25. The exhibition showcases South Korea's pop culture, exploring the makings of the Korean wave and its global impact. The interactive artwork “Meet again The More, The Better” was commissioned by the MMCA. The program is also runnin...

"Talchum," a Korean mask dance performance, will make its debut Friday at the Venice Carnival in Italy, the festival's organizing committee announced through its official website. Known as one of the world's three major carnivals and the biggest festival in Italy, attracting over 3 million visitors each year, the two-week long Venice Carnival kicked off on Feb. 4, and will continue through Tuesd...

The Korea Post Headquarters has unveiled commemorative postage stamps with illustrations of four cultural heritage pieces that have been repatriated from abroad, with support from the Cultural Heritage Administration. A total of 640,000 stamps will be sold at post offices nationwide, starting Wednesday.