The Korea Herald

Resurrection of ssireum, traditional Korean wrestling

Jan 23, 2020

Even a major broadcaster has joined the bandwagon. KBS on Nov. 30 launched a new weekly entertainment variety program called “Joy of Ssireum.” The ssireum association says that it is planning more a...
Year of the White Mouse heralds abundance, opportunities

Jan 23, 2020

The museum also looks at how representations of mice and rats have evolved over time -- for example, in animations such as “Tom and Jerry” and “Ghost Mecard.” The exhibition runs until March 1. More...
[Video] Flavor chemistry behind cocoa gastronomy

Jan 22, 2020

The mouth-watering sweetness that originated from cocoa serves as the main component of chocolate in the modern confectionery industry. The unique bounties of rare flavors coming from the deep brown ...
Korean Cultural Centers introduce country's Lunar New Year traditions

Jan 21, 2020

Diverse cultural events will be held at Korean Cultural Centers located in countries that mark the Lunar New Year’s holiday, introducing Korea’s own Lunar New Year traditions and customs. Eighteen K...
Get out of house this Lunar New Year’s holiday and enjoy traditional events

Jan 21, 2020

Although it is tempting to stay in bed late during the long Lunar New Year’s holiday, there will be diverse traditional cultural events and opportunities that people should not miss. The Cultural He...
Where ordinary moments are turned into special memories

Jan 17, 2020

While it has become second nature for many to snap away with cutting-edge smartphones, trying to find a “special moment” among the hundreds of photos stored is never easy. Following are four studios...
[Weekender] Spending Seollal alone may be unorthodox, but there is still plenty to do in Seoul

Jan 16, 2020

As Koreans halt operations and leave on an exodus for their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday, travelers and expats alike may find themselves scratching their heads as to how to spend their we...
[Feature] Private museums face difficulties in managing national treasures

Jan 12, 2020

Baik In-san, chief curator of the Kansong Art and Culture Foundation, felt a sense of relief when the organization decided to build a new storage facility with government funds worth 4.4 billion won ...
Pengsoo fans irked by stricter YouTube rules

Jan 10, 2020

Fans of Pengsoo have reacted angrily after comments were blocked on YouTube videos starring the EBS penguin character, after the streaming sites enforcement of stricter children’s content rules start...
[Eye Plus] Seoul lights the way for ‘Year of White Mouse’

Jan 3, 2020

At the turn of each year, Korean people buzz about the new animal of the year based upon the Chinese zodiac and everything it stands for. The deep-rooted culture, which goes all the way back to anci...
‘Fansumers’ emerge as social media power brokers

Dec 31, 2019

In a KakaoTalk group chat gathering 300 fans of Pengsoo, users vented their anger when the character appeared at a promotional event for a movie on Dec. 16. Some of them insisted they should send em...
Watch a show, have a drink, too

Dec 26, 2019

Sejong Center allows alcoholic beverages inside show venues
[Video] The magic and romance of Christmas

Dec 24, 2019

The magical morning of Dec. 25 is a time of great excitement and anticipation, as you get to spend time with your beloved family and make more memories to cherish. One of the essential parts of celeb...
US museum acquires 14th century Goryeo Buddhist painting

Dec 24, 2019

The Cleveland Museum of Art recently acquired a rare Buddhist painting from the Goryeo Kingdom period in the 14th century, depicting the afterlife. “The Fourth King of Hell” is from a series of pain...
Coex Aquarium announces new rare penguin

Dec 20, 2019

Coex Aquarium announced this week the birth of a baby Humboldt penguin, marking the first time a Korean facility has succeeded in natural breeding for a fourth straight generation. The newly born bi...