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[Feature] Controversy over architectural heritage from Japanese colonial era continues

Aug 19, 2020

Experts caution against simplistic view of structures built by Japan
JeongSeon Forum 2020 kicks off, spotlighting sustainable Earth, balanced life

Aug 19, 2020

In commemoration of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics’ second anniversary, JeongSeon Forum 2020 will kick off its three-day run Thursday at High1 Grand Hotel Convention Tower in Jeongseon, Gangwon Prov...
MMCA venues to shut down again as COVID-19 escalates

Aug 18, 2020

Three venues of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea (MMCA) -- Seoul, Gwacheon and Deoksugung -- will temporarily close, starting Wednesday, as the situation of the COVID-19 pan...
[Feature] Will shutting down comments section curb abuses online?

Aug 18, 2020

Portals ban comments on sports news after volleyball player’s death
Secondhand stuff gains popularity amid COVID-19 pandemic

Aug 16, 2020

Digital businesses dealing in used goods are enjoying sharp growth in South Korea, as coronavirus fears have influenced consumer preference in favor of online secondhand stores over other e-commerce ...
[Newsmaker] Kian84 revises controversial webtoon, apologizes

Aug 13, 2020

On Thursday afternoon, Kian84 made another revision, this time with a personal apology at the end of the episode. “I used a cute otter after contemplating how to satirically portray this society as ...
International experts to discuss changes in delivery of cultural contents at CCF

Aug 13, 2020

On Aug. 26, Secretary of State for the Digital Sector of France Cedric O will give his congratulatory remarks through video call and hold a Q&A session. Also, French scholar Jacques Attali will give ...
Oldest Taegeukgi in Korea on show at National Museum

Aug 13, 2020

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Korea‘s liberation from Japanese colonial rule this Saturday, the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, is putting the country’s oldest Taegeukgi, t...
[Video] Communication in a world where facial expressions are unseen

Aug 11, 2020

Face masks that tightly cover mouths and noses are a vivid symbol of how the world is combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Masking up in public is mandated in more than fifty countries to guard their cit...
KF, Big Hit, HUFS to jointly provide Korean language learning program

Aug 11, 2020

The Korea Foundation, K-pop powerhouse Big Hit Entertainment’s education business unit Big Hit Edu and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies are working together to develop and provide Korean language...
As Korean content goes global, cultural sensitivity becomes key issue

Aug 10, 2020

Actor Ji Chang-wook of SBS’ “Backstreet Rookie” became mired in controversy when he uploaded a video on social media with another actor, SIC, wearing dreadlocks and performing a comical dance. Some i...
K-Intangible Heritage Festival to kick off Thursday

Aug 10, 2020

The National Intangible Heritage Center in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, is holding the K-Intangible Heritage Festival from Thursday to Saturday. Under the theme of “Re:Heritage Connect,” the inaug...
Gugak Museum celebrates 25th anniversary with NK folk music exhibition

Aug 9, 2020

The National Gugak Center is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Gugak Museum by revealing yet undisclosed archival materials on North Korean music. On Monday the center will open the doors to a...
Korean to be taught as foreign language at India’s schools

Aug 9, 2020

Korean Cultural Center India aims to get Korean test included in university entrance exam
[Eye Plus] Choseong-ri evokes decades of nostalgia

Aug 8, 2020

Time seems to have stopped at the 70-year-old Choseong-ri Station in Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province. Having started out as a logistics center for the United Nations military forces in October 1...