The Korea Herald

Seoul to further boost content, 'hallyu' in 2020 after BTS, 'Parasite' win big

Mar 5, 2020

After historic global successes by South Korean movie "Parasite" and K-pop band BTS, South Korea will focus on further nurturing local creativity and the global sales of Korean cultural content in 20...
Coronavirus hits Korea‘s gaming scene

Mar 4, 2020

As the number of people infected by the novel coronavirus increases daily, the gaming scene in Korea is suffering -- especially esports. The most popular esports league in Korea, the 2020 League of ...
Culture minister urges churches in Korea to halt gatherings amid coronavirus spread

Mar 4, 2020

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Tuesday urged Protestant churches in South Korea to halt gatherings as the novel coronavirus continues to spread. Culture Minister Park Yang-woo on Tue...
Cabin fever sets in for those in isolation for coronavirus

Mar 3, 2020

Koreans staying at home to avoid COVID-19 come up with ways to cope with the psychological toll of isolation
Luxury hotels hit by ‘Korea phobia’

Mar 3, 2020

High-end hotels in Korea are struggling with the COVID-19 outbreak, as guests cancel stays on concerns over possible viral infection. Five-star hotels in Seoul are experiencing a rapid drop in occup...
'Baby Shark Dance' second most viewed video on YouTube

Mar 3, 2020

The English version of the “Baby Shark Dance” video overtook Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” to become the second most viewed video on YouTube on Monday. South Korea’s children’s educational brand Pinkf...
[Newsmaker] Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee refuses to answer question about eternal life

Mar 2, 2020

Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee, the figure at the center of the spread of COVID-19 in Korea, refused to answer a question about eternal life, concerning a claim he is said to have made to his believ...
[Herald Interview] National Library of Korea expands space for digital content creators

Mar 2, 2020

The chief executive also revealed her vision for a program for people outside Korea with an interest in Korean culture. “It is still only in my head. I am hoping to create a residency program for th...
Biggest church in Korea halts Sunday services

Feb 28, 2020

Yoido Full Gospel Church in Yeouido, Seoul, the biggest church in Korea, will stop its Sunday services starting this weekend out of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. A megachurch with around 5...
[Eye plus] Where nobles lived

Feb 28, 2020

Bukchon Hanok Village offers a glimpse into life in Joseon era
Coronavirus affect life pattern for Koreans, foreigners

Feb 28, 2020

With the snowballing numbers of COVID-19 infections in Korea, more people are staying indoors and staying away from public areas. The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) conducted a survey on...
Churches in Korea consider canceling Sunday services as coronavirus spreads

Feb 26, 2020

Protestant churches in South Korea are considering canceling Sunday worship services this week due to the spread of COVID-19. The disease became an even more serious concern for churches after a pas...
Membership-based Sojeonseolim library offers space for writers, readers to mix and mingle

Feb 25, 2020

Hwangbo said she realized the potential of this business model after seeing people in Japan at Bunkitsu Bookstore. “It was a bookstore, but it was charging entrance fees,” she said. Once she decided...
National Museum of Korea presents religious implication of Buddhist sculptures at Smithsonian

Feb 25, 2020

The symposium was organized to strengthen cooperation between the National Museum of Korea and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. The national museum has additionally supported the gallery’s online proje...
Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism shuts down temple stay program due to spread of coronavirus

Feb 25, 2020

The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism announced Monday that it would suspend the operation of its Templestay program until March 20 due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhis...