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VIPs celebrate opening of design forum

Arts&DesignOct 5, 2011

More than 50 high-profile figures from all over the world participated in the VIP welcoming dinner held at Hotel Shilla in central Seoul, to congratulate the opening of iDEA Herald Design Forum 2011,...
Mythical creatures reimagined

TheaterSept 29, 2011

“Medusa Tamed” by Sohn Jung-hee. (Gallery Sejul) A crouching Medusa has its index finger to its lips as if to keep someone quiet. It is titled “Medusa Tamed.” Another figure, “Hermaphrodite,” is hid...
Out of the ordinary fun for summer

CultureJul 29, 2011

Something for everyone awaits at airfield, ostrich ranch, dairy farm and mud flats just hours from Seoul Nine out of 10 South Korean office workers have decided to spend their vacation within the co...
Imjasutang (chilled chicken soup)

Food&BeverageJul 29, 2011

Imjasutang is a cold soup with chicken meat in a chilled broth that is a mixture of ground roasted sesame seeds and chicken stock. “Imja” refers to white sesame. Imjasutang may also be called “kkaekk...
Chance to buy affordable mini paintings

TheaterJul 24, 2011

An exhibition featuring small and affordable paintings by established South Korean artists opened last week at Gallery Is in Insa-dong, central Seoul. Organized by Korea Art Center, the exhibition d...
Exhibitions

TheaterJul 22, 2011

“Ik-joong Kang: A Retrospective (1996-2011)”: South Korean artist Kang Ik-joong’s mini retrospective exhibition is underway at Posco art museum at the POSCO building in Daechi-dong, southern Seoul. ...
Kongguksu (Noodles in chilled white bean soup)

Food&BeverageJul 22, 2011

Kong-guksu is a dish of cold noodles in a chilled soybean puree which is made of ground white soybeans after soaked, boiled and skinned. Kong-guksu is sweet and rich in nutrition. It is a summer spec...
Moon jar artist awakes, connects and heals

TheaterJul 21, 2011

Kang Ik-joong holds mini-retrospective exploring Korean division at POSCO art museum What can a moon jar, Hangeul and Gen. Douglas MacArthur possibly have in common? “They are all connections of so...
Quality and money-wise, Leyii takes firm stand

FashionJul 20, 2011

Project Runway Korea contestant Lee Seung-hee, now a creative director, started late but aims for top This is the fourth in a series of articles on up-and-coming Korean designers. ― Ed. Women’s wea...
Hanbok designer to hold show on Dokdo

PeopleJul 19, 2011

Designer Lee Young-hee aims to show ‘our clothes on our land’ Designer Lee Young-hee will hold a hanbok fashion show in Dokdo, a rocky islet 87.4 kilometers east from Ulleungdo on East Sea, next mon...
‘Countries must talk to reclaim looted artifacts’

CultureJul 19, 2011

EU expert says international network can help return cultural properties to rightful homes Outside of a crime or conviction, the only way to prompt the return of cultural properties is to negotiate,...
Art museums strive to ride Korean Wave

TheaterJul 18, 2011

Private museums join hands to promote Korean artists online; exhibition shows images of Korea captured by top photographers Witnessing K-pop and TV dramas lead hallyu, or the Korean Wave, across Asi...
‘Miso’ runs in Gyeongju, capital of Silla

TheaterJul 17, 2011

A localized version of the popular performance “Miso” kicked off in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, earlier this month. Organized by Chongdong Theater in central Seoul, Gyeongju Metropolitan Go...
Yukgaejang (spicy beef and leek soup)

Food&BeverageJul 15, 2011

Yukgaejang is a spicy soup made by boiling beef with vegetables such as green onions, bracken, mung bean sprouts and taro stalks. It is a good soup for the summer to stimulate appetite and recoup phy...
Gwangju Biennale to explore meaning of design

TheaterJul 14, 2011

About 300 international artists to participate in event, which may miss Chinese co-director due to Beijing’s oppression of dissidents Ai Weiwei, co-director of the 4th Gwangju Design Biennale, may n...