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Templestay programs resume, with strict limitationsCultureApr 20, 2020The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism announced Monday that it has resumed some of its Templestay programs. The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism, an affiliate of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism,... -
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[Newsmaker] Not just lungs: Coronavirus can damage other organsHealthApr 20, 2020South Korea reported over the weekend the first case of a heart disease linked to novel coronavirus infection, suggesting the virus most commonly known to cause respiratory distress may have a wider ... -
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[Herald Interview] US literary agency founder says US, UK opening up to Korean booksPeopleApr 19, 2020The first work of Korean literature to be translated into English was “The Cloud Dream of the Nine” in 1922, translated by Canadian missionary James S. Gale. That was almost a century ago, but until ... -
Brunch at home with BimbomFood&BeverageApr 19, 2020Bimbom co-owner and chef Sim Ka-young has been attracting brunchers with her toothsome eats for over nine years, ever since she started out in Hannam-dong, Seoul. Now at two locations -- one in Gye... -
'The Future of Silence' asks what language means amid COVID-19 pandemicArts&DesignApr 19, 2020The exhibition particularly resonates at a time when we have less opportunity to speak with others as we practice social distancing in the time of the novel coronavirus. The virus pandemic particula... -
Corporate logos tweaked for coronavirus timesArts&DesignApr 19, 2020The reservation platform Yanolja also altered its logo, separating the syllable “Ya” -- which means “hey” -- from “nolja” -- which means “let’s play” -- with a 2-meter symbol and the words “next time... -
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KOCIS releases video on Korea’s experience battling COVID-19CultureApr 17, 2020The Korean Culture and Information Service on Friday posted “A Letter From Wonderland,” a video on South Korea’s response to COVID-19. “Foreign media are praising Korea’s success in battling the vir... -
Culinary scene finds way out in takeaway, delivery serviceFood&BeverageApr 16, 2020As more people are staying in amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic, restaurants are turning to takeaway and delivery services to attract customers wary of coming into contact with others while... -
Notable Korean children’s book authors to be published in foreign languages this yearPeopleApr 15, 2020Hwang Sun-mi “The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly,” by Hwang Sun-mi, has sold more than 2 million copies around the world since it was released in 2000 and translated into more than 27 languages. Sev... -
Culture Ministry announces progress on financial aid for tourism sector hit by COVID-19 outbreakCultureApr 14, 2020The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism provided an update Tuesday on the progress of efforts to assist the tourism industry as it struggles to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. Since February, t... -
Jeju Island introduced to global audience via UNESCO media campaignCultureApr 14, 2020The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on Monday that it was taking part in UNESCO’s media campaign “#ShareOurHeritage.” The UNESCO campaign aims to promote world heritage to people who are ... -
New MMCA show on nature offers healing amid virus pandemicArts&DesignApr 14, 2020In this time of strict social distancing, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea, is offering an Instagram preview of its latest exhibition, “Axis of Horizon.” A 30-minute live preview of th...
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