The exhibition "Midnightluv," held under the theme of love, showcases paintings by artists Yun Song-a, Koh Yeo-myoung, Ha Jung-woo and Lee Tae-sung. The pieces at the exhibition are being sold as a physical artwork or as a non-fungible token. Part of the sales profits are allocated to support burgeoning artists, including young talents. The exhibition, which opened Tuesday, runs through Nov. 18.

Visitors can see the real scenario- and storyboards that were used in shooting the 2020 thriller film “#Alive,” a story about two survivors (played by Yoo Ah-in and Park Shin-hye) trapped in an apartment complex during a zombie apocalypse. The zombie exhibition also features video interviews with the staff of “Train to Busan,” including director Yeon Sang-ho, movement director and choreographer ...

Black Adam (US) Opened Oct. 19 Action Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra Khandaq, a country that used to be prosperous, is now run by Intergang, which has oppressed its people for 27 years. Meanwhile, Adrianna (Sarah Shahi) accidentally frees Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson), who was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods -- and imprisoned just as quickly -- 5,000 years ago, from his e...

As part of an effort to create synergy with Gwanghwamun Square, located right next to the Sejong Center, an open space will be created linking the grand theater and the classical music concert hall, where various activities including standing performances and seminars can take place. A media facade will be set up to livestream concerts held at the classical music concert hall for visitors to Gwa...

South Korean piano sensation Lim Yun-chan has joined the roster of London-based global performing arts management agency IMG Artists as he expands his activities globally, his Korean management MOC production announced Wednesday. In June, Lim won the gold medal at the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, the youngest winner ever, and became an instant sensation with his perfo...

The exhibition is part of celebrations to mark 130 years of diplomatic relations between Korea and Austria. Sabine Haag, director general of the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, emphasized that most of the collections have never been in Korea before, and hoped that Korean visitors can take the time to view and indulge in the art. "Seen together, the collections reveal the pomp and splendor, the r...

The former presidential office compound of Cheong Wa Dae will be turned into a classical music chamber in November, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Tuesday. Korea's four top classical artists will take turns performing in front of 100 people at the former state reception house Yeongbingwan. Kicking off the series, pianist Kim Sun-wook will perform Schubert’s Four Impromptus and...

When celebrated pianist Andras Schiff returns to South Korea in November after three years of pandemic-caused delays, the longest gap since he started performing in the country in 2008, the Hungarian-born Austro-British classical pianist said he will bring an "element of surprise." In the past recitals in Korea, he performed a wide range of works by Bach, Schumann, Beethoven, Mendelssohn and Bra...

Nearly six months since the opening of Cheong Wa Dae to the public on May 1, how the former presidential office site should be used remains highly controversial, with the most recent debate centering around a performance by star singer Rain filmed at the Blue House grounds. The Netflix music reality show "Take 1" aired Oct. 14. Responding to criticism over a commercial use of the space, the Cult...

The show features various dynamic acts including a fire knife dance, a team of flying trapeze artists, a German wheel, acro poles, aerial straps and hand balancing to depict a story of a hopeful generation striving to overthrow an oppressive old guard led by Mr. Fleur, a fool who steals the throne in the absence of a king. The show brings together an international group of 53 performers from 19 ...

When Baekje took a Silla fortress in 642, in today's Hapcheon area north of Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, Silla sought a military alliance with the Wae forces in the southern islands that later became Japan. In addition, Silla also reached out to Goguryeo for a diplomatic alliance. Neither party wanted to join forces with Silla. The Tang Dynasty, in exchange for Goguryeo's territory as spoil...

The prologue introduces the activities of Bobingsa, the first official Korean delegation dispatched to the US a year after the Korea-US Treaty of 1882. The main sections of the exhibition focus on Pak's journey to the US and the diplomatic entourage's activities after their arrival in Washington in 1888. The sections also shed light on modern technology introduced to Korea through maps that mar...

Meanwhile, two programs “Changdeokgung In-Depth, Government Offices” and “Changdeokgung In-Depth, Nakseonjae” are scheduled to be held twice a day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 21 to Nov. 20. A 50-minute tour through government offices starts at 10:30 a.m. while a 40-minute tour of Nakseonjae hall starts at 2:30 p.m. Both tours are led by a guide who will provide running commentary...

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The fire is turned into a glaring fireball when the bundle is shattered against the rocks along the fall from a 64-meter cliff. The remaining event is slated for 6 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 29 and Nov. 15. Andong Hahoe Folk Village runs a shuttle bus from the riverbank to a village parking lot from 8:10 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The last bus will transport tourists to downtown Andong City. For more inf...