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Seoul vows strong action against NK trash balloons
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Controversy ignites over regulation of online entertainment shows
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Korea bets big on gas, oil prospects in East Sea
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S. Korea to fully suspend inter-Korean military pact after NK balloon barrage
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Girls starting school early could boost fertility rate: state-backed agency report
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Yoon OKs exploratory drilling for 'massive' oil, gas reserve in East Sea
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BTS set to return in Hybe's hour of need
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[KH Explains] Hyundai eyes IPO to leverage presence in India
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[Graphic news] S. Korea's children get taller
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Korea, US, Japan to kick off 1st trilateral exercises this year
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Gangneung gathers 8,000 choral performers from around the world
GANGNEUNG, Gangwon Province -- For 11 days, Gangneung, a coastal city of Gangwon Province, will be bustling with about 8,000 choir enthusiasts from all around the world. The 12th World Choir Games Gangneung 2023 kicked off Monday with 324 teams, including 95 teams from 33 foreign countries, which will perform both in competition and more in six venues in the city. At the grand opening ceremony on Monday, each country entered the Gangneung Arena holding a flag similar to at an Olympic Games
July 4, 2023
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Fabric mudguard, gilt-bronze ornaments found in Silla princess's tomb
GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province -- Remnants of a pair of fabric mudguards decorated with flower petals made with jewel beetle wings were discovered at Jjoksaem Tomb No. 44 in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, the Cultural Heritage Administration announced at a press conference at the Gyeongju Jjoksaem site, Tuesday. A total of 780 artifacts were unearthed along with the mudguards during the investigation of the wooden chamber tomb piled with stones and earth mound, a type of tomb specific
July 4, 2023
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New Vice Culture Minister Jang Mi-ran makes office debut
Jang Mi-ran, a weightlifting champion recently named to a top post in charge of sports administration, vowed her utmost efforts to exceed expectations as she made her first appearance at her office in a central city Tuesday. In a surprise announcement Thursday, Jang was named the second vice minister of culture, sports and tourism, a position handling sports-related and tourism affairs in the ministry. But some opposition lawmakers, including Rep. An Min-suk, have criticized the appointment, cit
July 4, 2023
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[Subway Stories] Busan's forgotten hot springs town
South Korea’s second-largest city, Busan, entices tourists with its delectable cuisine, vibrant beaches and dazzling cityscape. However, few visitors know that the city’s main attraction used to be its hot springs. Oncheonjang Station, a stop on Busan metro's Line No.1, is wher e the origin of the city’s history as a hot spring destination lies. With the bathhouses and hotels that once adorned the area mostly gone, a replica of the streetcar that once transported visitors
July 1, 2023
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Japan tops list of tourists to Korea in May: report
Visitors from Japan accounted for the largest portion of international visitors to Korea in May, according to statistics released by the Korea Tourism Organization on Thursday. In May, the number of foreign tourists visiting Korea soared to 867,130, a 398.6 percent rise compared to the same period last year, when the figure stood at 173,902. Japan emerged as the top country in terms of tourist arrivals to Korea, with 183,691 visitors to the country, an increase of 4863.3 percent from the previou
June 30, 2023
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[Well-curated] Horror nights at BIFAN's free outdoor screenings and more
Knot tying at hanok on a rainy day Donglim Knot Workshop, a small hanok situated just a five-minute stroll away from Anguk Station and near the Bukchon Hanok village, showcases the traditional art of Korean knot tying called "maedeup." This enchanting space, led by Shim Young-mi, who hails from a family with a four-generation legacy in Korean knot craftsmanship, has been in operation since 2004. The workshop proudly displays a wide array of ornamental knots passed down through generati
June 30, 2023
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Korean artists get spotlight in UK for second Korea Season
Top Korean artists, ranging from dancers and classical musicians to visual artists will be highlighted across the UK as part of Korea Season, according to the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, an organization under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on Thursday. Korea Season is the Culture Ministry’s project launched last year to enhance mutual cultural exchanges with other countries to create a solid foundation for sustainable cooperation and expand opportuni
June 29, 2023
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Weightlifting champion Jang Mi-ran tapped as vice minister
President Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday named Jang Mi-ran, a physical education professor and former Olympic weightlifting champion, as the vice minister of culture and sports. Jang, 39, will become The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's second vice minister, whose main responsibility is handling sports-related affairs, according to officials. With the ministry having two vice ministers, Jang will cooperate with the current first vice minister Chun Byong-geuk in overseeing the ministry
June 29, 2023
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National Museum of World Writing Systems celebrates most valuable invention
A museum dedicated to celebrating the world's various writing systems and their historical value was launched in Songdo, Incheon, on Thursday. Nine years after the initial plan came together in 2014, the National Museum of World Writing Systems, occupying 15,650 square meters in Songdo is finally set to open its doors to the public on Friday, with a series of celebratory events and seminars to follow. “The greatest invention of humanity is the writing system. Through it, history has e
June 29, 2023
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[Rising Virtuosos] Violinist Park Sueye: an evolving talent with five albums and counting
Korean violinist Park Sueye and her parents decided to move to Germany when she was 9 years old to pursue Park's music education. She had been offered a chance to study with Ulf Wallin after attending his masterclass in Seoul. Fast forward to 2023, and the 23-year-old has been increasingly active in her motherland. She has been steadily making a name for herself without having to win a major competition -- one of the fastest ways to gain broader recognition. She has created an impressive tr
June 27, 2023
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[Photo News] Dondeokjeon opens to foreign visitors
Diplomats and social media influencers got a sneak preview of Dondeokjeon in the Deoksugung palace, central Seoul, on Monday, ahead of its official opening in September. The Western-style building was used as a royal guesthouse and a venue for diplomatic events during the reign of King Gojong, the last king of Joseon. Michael Reiffenstuel, German ambassador to Korea, Wolfgang Angerholzer, Austrian ambassador to Korea, and Francois Bontemps, Belgian ambassador to Korea, attended the event, along
June 26, 2023
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Ancient Koreans' thoughts on afterlife portrayed through earthenware exhibition
An exhibition that explores how ancient Koreans contemplated death and the afterlife is underway at the National Museum of Korea's Special Exhibition Hall. Entitled "Companions on the Eternal Journey," the exhibition features some 300 clay figurines and vessels discovered in tombs from the Three Kingdoms period. Through the tranquil and serene atmosphere created by muted lighting, specially commissioned piano music and compelling storytelling, visitors are immersed in the experien
June 26, 2023
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Korea Craft and Design Foundation to promote hansik with 'food culture box'
Boxes created to promote traditional Korean cuisine, named the Korean food culture box, will be sent to Korean Culture Centers in three new cities -- Ottawa, Canada; Abuja, Nigeria; and Jakarta, Indonesia -- bringing the total to 12 cities in 10 countries that are part of the hansik promotion project, according to the Korea Craft and Design Foundation, the project organizer. Launched by the Culture Ministry and the KCDF in 2020, the food culture boxes have been designed to showcase Korean food
June 25, 2023
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[Photo News] 'K-wrestling' gets spotlight this week
June 23, 2023
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[Well-curated] Indoor climbing, splashing at Han River swimming pools and a taste of Honduras
Indoor climbing in the heart of Seoul The rainy season is approaching, but rock climbers still have options. Damjang gym, located in Eulji-ro, Seoul is a minimalist bouldering gym with creatively designed routes suitable for climbers of all levels. If you are trying indoor climbing for the first time, join a newcomers' group and receive an hour of instruction from a professional trainer to learn the basics. Regular classes are also available, where experienced instructors teach bouldering t
June 23, 2023
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Korean heritage sites gear up for this year's World Heritage Festival
The 2023 World Heritage Festival is to take place in eight cities from July to October, the Cultural Heritage Administration announced Wednesday during a press conference held at Korea House in Jung-gu, Seoul. The festival, which began in 2020, aims to invite people to explore the UNESCO world heritage sites in Korea and engage in various programs, including performances, activities and exhibitions that help visitors understand the sites' values and significance. Organized by the Korea Cult
June 21, 2023
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HiKR Ground celebrates first anniversary with HiKR Festa
Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the HiKR Ground tourism center, the Korea Tourism Organization will hold HiKR Fest at the center located in Jongno-gu, Seoul, from June 30 to July 1. Actor Lee Jae-wook from the tvN drama series "Alchemy of Souls" will host a talk concert at the HiKR Ground on June 30. On July 1, an outdoor stage will feature performances by K-pop group Oh My Girl, rapper Woo Wonjae and dance crew HolyBang. Various events will be held at the center building, feat
June 20, 2023
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Kim Jae-kyung's timber architecture showcased at Hanyang University
Hanyang University Museum currently has on display a solo exhibition introducing the work of architect Kim Jae-kyung, an associate professor at Hanyang University in Seoul and director of the JK-AR architecture practice. Kim's work explores how legacies of East Asia’s wooden architecture can be applied in contemporary ways. Kim has delved into East Asia’s wooden architecture, comparing the styles of Korea, Japan and China, and came to focus on the structure of brackets – &
June 19, 2023
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Reconstructed Joseon ship to set sail for Tsushima Island festival
A reconstructed Joseon-era ship, the Joseon Tongsinsa, originally built for emissaries to sail to Japan, will cross the Korea Strait in time for Japan's regional festival on Tsushima Island in August. The National Research Institute of Maritime Cultural Heritage, who was responsible for the reconstruction of the Joseon Tongsinsa ship, forged multilateral agreements with the Busan Cultural Foundation, Tsushima City and the Izuhara Port Festival Promotion Association on Friday at Japan's
June 19, 2023
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South Korea's Hong Seok-young nabs top prize at junior edition of Cliburn Piano Competition
South Korean teen pianist Hong Seok-young became the winner of the Cliburn International Junior Piano Competition and Festival that ended Saturday in Dallas, Texas. For the final round that took place on Saturday, the 15-year-old performed Rachmaninov’s “Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, op. 43.” Hong also took home the Audience Award. The third edition of the junior competition designed for pianists age 13 to 17 took place from June 8 to Saturday, with 37 pianists out of 248
June 19, 2023