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UNESCO to list Korean records as ‘Memory of the World’

TheaterMay 25, 2011

Two South Korean historical records are to be granted “Memory of the World” status by UNESCO. Documents on the pro-democracy uprising in Gwangju on May 18, 1980, and Ilseongrok, a diary-style chroni...
SAC settles on ‘CJ Towol Theater’

TheaterMay 25, 2011

Seoul Arts Center announced Wednesday that its revamped Towol Theater will be named “CJ Towol Theater.” CJ Group is providing 15 billion won ($13.6 million) for the renovation. “We were planning to ...
Fendi show back on with fur included

TheaterMay 24, 2011

FENDI’s fashion show is to go ahead on the Han River next month, following the Seoul Metropolitan Government’s threats to cancel the event for including fur items. The Italian fashion house and Flos...
Presenting American art

TheaterMay 23, 2011

Contemporary collection of Whitney Museum of American Art to be showcased in Seoul in June Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jeff Koons… These names sound familiar now, but there was a time when Ameri...
Artist Chun tells story with 100,000 triangles, large and small

TheaterMay 22, 2011

One of Korea’s best-selling artists showcases new works at Gallery Hyundai in Seoul A 3.5-meter-tall installation work that looks like the tip of a giant baseball bat looks down on visitors near the...
Makeup trends start here

FashionMay 20, 2011

‘Korean chic’ gains attention overseas via YouTube and makeup brands With Girl’s Generation’s bubbly song “Snowy Wish” running in the background, a Thai girl with the YouTube ID onnbaby demonstrates...
Highlights

TheaterMay 20, 2011

Dance “2011 International Modern Dance Festival”: Organized by the Contemporary Dance Association of Korea, the 30th International Modern Dance Festival is held under the theme “Beauty Beyond Body.”...
[Korean Kitchen] Bibim-naengmyeon (Mixed cold buckwheat noodles)

Food&BeverageMay 20, 2011

“Bibim-naengmyeon” is a dish of cold buckwheat noodles mixed with spicy and thick red pepper sauce. It may be garnished with raw fish. It is also called “Hamheung-naengmyeon” because it was a regiona...
Moon Hee-jun meets his lady luck

TheaterMay 19, 2011

Former K-pop group leader’s first musical ‘Audition’ brings out his wit Moon Hee-jun is one of the latest to join the line of idol stars-turned-musical actors. An official from EDA entertainment, p...
‘What is important is to make it believable’

TheaterMay 17, 2011

Walt Disney’s first Korean character designer talks about realizing his dreams Wearing his hair wavy with hints of gray and silver, Walt Disney Animation Studio’s Character Designer Kim Sang-jin bea...
Kim Ki-duk’s one-man production creates a stir

FilmMay 16, 2011

South Korean director under spotlight for his bitter reproaches in ‘Arirang,’ attacks his colleagues Kim Ki-duk, one of the best known South Korean auteurs overseas, is causing a stir with his film ...
‘Sanbul’ to relight fire in Koreans’ hearts

TheaterMay 15, 2011

South Korean realist play to cherish memory of late scriptwriter Cha Beom-seok In memory of renowned scriptwriter Cha Beom-seok who passed away five years ago, musical and play producer Seensee Comp...
Haemul-pajeon (Seafood Green Onion Pancake)

Food&BeverageMay 13, 2011

Haemul-pajeon is a savory pancake with plenty of green onion and seafood coated with mushy dough and beaten egg on top. It is a well-harmonized dish studded with soft green onions and tasty seafood. ...
Can Kim Jun-su draw K-pop crowds again?

TheaterMay 12, 2011

All eyes on Kim during rehearsal for ‘Mozart!’ musical starting its second round Namsan Creative Center in Yejang-dong, central Seoul, was jammed with about 200 people on Wednesday when musical “Moz...
Ministries, Seoul City take on fashion

FashionMay 11, 2011

Two government ministries and the Seoul local administration agreed Wednesday to join forces to promote Korea’s fashion industry. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ministry of Knowledge E...