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Number of King Sejong Institutes to rise by 13 to 180

The government said Wednesday it will establish 13 new state-run King Sejong Institutes in 11 countries for foreigners wanting to learn the Korean language and culture. With the additions, the numbe...

Jun 5, 2019
Culture
Korea’s image in the eyes of the outside world

While the image of South Korean director Bong Joon-ho posing triumphantly with his Palme d’Or trophy at this year’s Cannes Film Festival is the most popular recent image of Korea on the world stage, ...

Jun 4, 2019
Culture
Revelations by school bullying victims rattle K-pop industry

Three rising K-pop stars and their agencies have recently gotten into trouble following revelations that the stars bullied classmates in their school years. (Yonhap) They are Yoo Young-hyun, member...

May 29, 2019
Culture
[Graphic News] ‘Parasite’ wins top honors at Cannes

The Palme d’Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, was awarded Saturday to “Parasite,” a social satire and critical favorite from South Korean director Bong Joon-ho. It is the first time a K...

May 28, 2019
Culture
Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

CANNES, France (Yonhap) -- South Korean director Bong Joon-ho grabbed the highest honor at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival on Saturday for his black comedy movie "Parasite." Bong became the first Sout...

May 26, 2019
Culture
City needs ‘room to breathe,’ architect says

Kim Sung-woo’s project at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale calls for a thoughtful approach to the Sewoon Sangga redevelopment plans

May 21, 2019
Culture
‘Arts factory’ in Palbok boasts intriguing look and theme

Once a run-down factory in Jeonju, gallery now aspires to landmark status JEONJU, NORTH JEOLLA PROVINCE -- Driving north of Jeonju City Hall, past Jeonju University and onto the industrial complex g...

May 15, 2019
Culture
UNESCO council recommends Confucian academies for UNESCO World Heritage inscription

Nine of South Korea’s Confucian academies have been recommended by a UNESCO council to be inscribed on its World Heritage List, the Cultural Heritage Administration said Tuesday. The CHA said it has...

May 14, 2019
Culture
[Weekender] Hottest makgeolli variations leading old spirit's revival

Feel like you’re missing out on the evolution of makgeolli? Don’t worry. The following are some of the hottest brews now for you to catch up with the ongoing revival of South Korea’s oldest booze. T...

May 10, 2019
Culture
Hallyu gains steam with exports rising 9.1% in 2018

Hallyu continues to have a positive impact on the economy with related exports rising 9.1 percent in 2018, according to a recent Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange report. The rep...

May 3, 2019
Culture
[Weekender] Where to picnic in Seoul

Picnic-perfect spots in the city

May 3, 2019
Culture
[Weekender] Back in the day: Sweet memories of picnics

In South Korea, spring outings are a grand, communal affair that bring people together. Schools, churches, companies and various social clubs and communities start planning way before spring arrives....

May 3, 2019
Culture
[Weekender] Picnic rentals: Skip the hassle, enjoy the season

Sometimes, the best picnics happen on the spur of the moment. And South Korea’s thriving picnic rental services, conveniently clustered near popular destinations, make last-minute outings a breeze. ...

May 3, 2019
Culture
Lotus Lantern Festival to be held in Seoul

The annual festival commemorating Buddha’s Birthday, a national holiday in Korea, will be held in Jongno and at the temple Jogyesa in central Seoul on May 3-5. The Lotus Lantern Festival, or Yeon De...

Apr 26, 2019
Culture
[Weekender] Night market gets glam makeover in Yeouido

Seoul’s Bamdokkaebi weekend night markets to run till October at five locations

Apr 26, 2019
Culture

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