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[Eye Plus] Nocturnal splendor at Seoul palaces

Oct 24, 2020

Palaces in Seoul, formerly home to Joseon royalty and now must-see tourist spots, showcase the country’s cultural history. Their architectural style represent what was most aesthetically pleasing at ...
[Video] Asia Culture Week 2020 illuminates Gwangju, connecting past and present Asia

Oct 23, 2020

In the heart of Gwangju’s bustling downtown district, the historic building that witnessed the May 18 Democratic Movement became the inspiration for the creation of the Asian Culture Center. Opened ...
[Herald Design Forum 2020] Artists stress sustainable design for innovation

Oct 22, 2020

Tomas Saraceno, an Argentinian contemporary artist who is behind the launch of a fuel-free air balloon, stressed sustainability during a Q&A session at the Herald Design Forum on Thursday. Saraceno ...
[Herald Design Forum 2020] Herald Design Forum envisions next 10 years of design, innovation

Oct 22, 2020

This year’s forum delves into a wide range of topics from architecture, fashion and art to media design, advertising and urban development. Acclaimed industrial designer Ron Arad spoke on “Whats ...
[Video] A glimpse into cafes with unique visual design

Oct 22, 2020

Coffee districts in Seoul are moving beyond the old aesthetics and have turned into highly Instagrammable spots. Quirky yet trendy cafes in old settings have infused fresh energy and unbelievable amb...
K-Friends to promote Korea overseas

Oct 22, 2020

The Korea Tourism Organization is receiving applications to join K-Friends, its online team of online supporters. With in-person marketing almost impossible these days due to the COVID-19 pandemic, ...
What did the Russian architect see?

Oct 20, 2020

Show marking 30th anniversary of Korea-Russia diplomatic ties highlights Seredin-Sabatin’s eyewitness account of Empress Myeongseong’s assassination
Gyeongbokgung’s main throne hall to open to public for 10 days

Oct 19, 2020

There is a 3,000 won admission fee to enter the palace and all tour participants must wear masks, go through temperature checks and follow the government’s social distancing guideline. More details ...
Royal Culture Festival impresses with wire-flying show

Oct 18, 2020

“Our initial plan was to install some educational materials in the forest so that people could learn some history while strolling in Changgyeonggung,” Art Director-General Joo Jay-youn said Wednesday...
[Eye Plus] Seoul's smallest palace shows less can be more

Oct 17, 2020

One of the five grand palaces built during the 1392-1897 Joseon dynasty, Gyeonghuigung Palace, which means “Palace of Joy and Light,” is the least well-known and smallest of the palaces in Seoul. Bu...
Fans, family and friends remember Sulli on first anniversary

Oct 17, 2020

Actress Kim Sun-a, who was a close friend of Sulli and who took custody of Sulli’s cat after her death, posted a photo of herself visiting Sulli’s grave on Wednesday. “Not a day nor a moment has gon...
Hallyu festival ‘KCON:TACT season 2’ kicks off online Thursday

Oct 12, 2020

The Korea Creative Content Agency and CJ ENM will host “KCON:TACT season 2,” an online affair that will kick off Thursday and continue through Oct. 25. The shows can be viewed at the Mnet K-pop and K...
Gyeongbokgung’s main throne hall worth just W3.29b

Oct 12, 2020

Geunjeongjeon -- the main throne hall of Gyeongbokgung from the Joseon era (1392-1910) -- is worth around 3.29 billion won ($2.87 million), less than the average price of an apartment in Gangnam-gu, ...
Event marks 30th anniversary of Russia, Korea’s cultural exchange

Oct 11, 2020

The Russia-Korea Arts and Culture Society (KORACS) and The Gorchakov Fund on Thursday jointly held a seminar to mark the 30th anniversary of the two countries’ cultural exchanges and discussed their ...
[Eye Plus] Eulji-ro 4-ga turns into gallery at night

Oct 10, 2020

At nighttime, Euljiro 4-ga in Seoul, long a home to craftsmen and hardware shops, takes on a wholly different look from the day. Walking the streets in the area during the day, you can see a variety...