"This is an experiment to explore how Denmark's sing-along culture could potentially influence you and your community. Just bring your willingness to sing and open ears and hearts to listen to the voices of new people," Lee said. The inaugural meeting will take place at Seoul Community Cultural Center Seogyo near Hapjeong Station at 1 p.m. on Saturday with no admission fee. A pianist and a guita...

South Korea’s content trade surplus reached $11.25 billion in 2021 and figures indicate that the sector has become a core service export. To maintain the momentum of the sector’s growth, which grew at an annual average of 9 percent from 2017-2021, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism unveiled a plan to achieve 137 trillion won ($106 billion) in exports of content by 2027, up from $12.4 bi...

A handwritten English version of the Feb. 8 Declaration of Independence, which triggered subsequent independence movements in Korea and abroad, has been discovered after 104 years, the Independence Hall of Korea said Thursday. The handwritten copy was found during an analysis of research materials which were borrowed from the Korean National Association Memorial Foundation in Los Angeles in 2019...

Architect David Chipperfield talks about challenges of adding new space to existing building at National Archaeological Museum in Athens

The Korea Tourism Organization announced a list of 51 Hallyu-themed tourism courses on Tuesday, aimed at assisting global fans of Korean culture in visiting the country. The routes fall under six themes: K-pop, Hallyu stars, drama, variety shows, films and K-content. The full list and detailed explanation of the 51 courses can be found at Visit Korea's content lab website. Under the films cate...

Right in the middle of upmarket Gangnam, Seoul Express Bus Terminal draws not just travelers, but well-to-do shoppers and diners

A newly designed official hanbok uniform for employees at the Korea Traditional Culture Center, a foundation operated by the city of Jeonju in North Jeolla Province, has been embroiled in controversy over its design some say are similar to that of a Japanese kimono. After members of the public and the center's staffers criticized the uniform for "looking Japanese," the designer argued that the p...

“I.Seoul.U,” an installation featuring Seoul city’s eight-year-old slogan, at Nodeul Island -- a small artificial island on the Han River near Yoeuido -- is being removed on Saturday. The city government under Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon announced that a new slogan is needed to rebrand South Korea’s most populous city. A total of 29 “I.Seoul.U” installations are scheduled to be removed by the end of t...

From hotel suites' luxury scents to signature menu subscriptions, hotel merchandise expands in scope

After making his debut as a singer of ballads in 2004, he has expanded his career to include acting, radio work, and even owning a restaurant. In addition to his work in the musical "Ludwig: Beethoven the Piano," Tei has appeared in other musicals such as "Jack the Ripper," "Singing in the Rain," and "The Man Who Laughs." "Ludwig: Beethoven the Piano" revolves around Beethoven’s life struggles, ...

As well as plain, butter-salt, chive and triple cheese options, Kokkiri also offers bagels also in sandwiches, there is a limited number of bagels sold at its three stores located in Yeongdeungpo, Yongsan and Seongsu. Its flagship bagel is the cream cheese bagel, which is more filling than bagel. Try to visit the shop early in the day, because there is a long queue even before the store opens at...

Nonsan Strawberry Festival Returning in-person for the first time in four years, the Nonsan Strawberry Festival will take place from March 8 through March 12 at various areas of Nonsan Citizen Park in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province. The event promotes the strawberries of Nonsan, providing opportunities for tourists visiting the city to enjoy the strawberries and the beautiful surroundings i...

Korean artists have sent messages of condolence through their creative works to those affected by the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Among those, two heartwarming images, drawn by Korean illustrator Myeong Min-ho, have made the rounds on social media. The illustrations, posted on Friday on Instagram, feature a Turkish soldier and Korean Disaster Relief Team member drawn in similar...

"Talchum," a Korean mask dance performance, will make its debut Friday at the Venice Carnival in Italy, the festival's organizing committee announced through its official website. Known as one of the world's three major carnivals and the biggest festival in Italy, attracting over 3 million visitors each year, the two-week long Venice Carnival kicked off on Feb. 4, and will continue through Tuesd...