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Japanese women form largest group of hallyu-related visitors

More than 70 percent of foreign visitors who come to South Korea for Korean Wave events are Japanese, a study said Thursday. An analysis by Kwon Tae-il of the Korea Culture and Tourism Institute sho...

Nov 9, 2017
Culture
[Herald Design Forum 2017] Pondering the meaning of ‘design thinking’

Leading minds in architecture and product design from around the world gathered at the Herald Design Forum 2017, to discuss the concept of design thinking and the significance it holds in the industr...

Nov 7, 2017
Culture
[Herald Design Forum 2017] Designers discuss how to harmonize fine art and design, design’s future

Design gurus from Spain, Italy and Japan sat down to discuss ways to harmonize fine art and industrial design, as well as how design should navigate in the face of technological development, at the s...

Nov 7, 2017
Culture
[Herald Design Forum 2017] HDF 2017 presents ‘Design for Humanity’

The seventh annual Herald Design Forum kicked off Tuesday morning with the slogan “Design for Humanity.” “Last year, we sparked a conversation about the integration of technology and design. This ye...

Nov 7, 2017
Culture
Korea picked to establish UNESCO documentary heritage center

South Korea said Tuesday it has been selected by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization to establish an institute for its documentary heritage register. The Internation...

Nov 7, 2017
Culture
[Herald Interview] From dog breeder’s son to ‘president of dogs’

Star pet trainer Kang Hyeong-uk talks about life, dogs and pet culture in South Korea

Nov 3, 2017
Culture
[Herald Design Forum] Putting humans first in design

Herald Design Forum 2017 to be hosted on the theme of “Design for Humanity”

Nov 3, 2017
Culture
Can AI take over the music industry?

Researchers attempt to create artistic AI that writes music, dance moves and more

Nov 2, 2017
Culture
[PyeongChang 2018] Concerts commemorate countdown to PyeongChang Olympics

As Korea counts down to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics, local authorities are hosting concerts to commemorate the event. Pride of Korea, a music festival marking 100 days to the Winter Games, ...

Oct 31, 2017
Culture
Chonbuk National University in Jeonju to build ‘hanok’ gate

A South Korean university is building its front gate in traditional style. Chonbuk National University started the construction of its new front gate. The cost, 7 billion won ($6.2 million), will be...

Oct 31, 2017
Culture
‘Flash mob’ in Sao Paulo to celebrate PyeongChang Olympics

A ‘flash mob’ event was held in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Sunday to mark the 100 days left until the Winter Games get underway in Pyeongchang, South Korea. A ‘flash mob’ event was held in Sao Paulo, Braz...

Oct 30, 2017
Culture
Historic and contemporary Korean fashion in San Francisco

Historic and contemporary Korean fashion will go on display in San Francisco next month. “Couture Korea,” running form Nov. 3 to Feb. 4, is presented jointly by Seoul-based Arumjigi Culture Keepe...

Oct 26, 2017
Culture
A guide to Seoul's best Halloween haunts

It’s that time of the year again when people get excited about their costumes and stores put out the usual pumpkins and skeletons to promote their wares specially prepared for Halloween. Though Hall...

Oct 26, 2017
Culture
Marvel Experience to open in Busan

The Marvel Experience will open in Busan on Thursday, marking the first Marvel heroes-themed interactive attraction in Asia. The attraction’s operator WoW Planet said on Wednesday that Marvel Experi...

Oct 25, 2017
Culture
Singles with jobs invited to Halloween matchmaking

Employed singles are invited to spend a “romantic Halloween” at Gran Seoul in Gwanghwamun, downtown Seoul on Saturday. Hosted by GS Engineering & Construction Corp., a total of 300 male and female s...

Oct 25, 2017
Culture

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