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[팟캐스트] (268) 방탄소년단 정부 훈장 받아, 김정은 교황 북한 방문 환영

(Yonhap) 진행자 : 윤민식, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. Kim Jong-un would welcome Pope Francis to Pyongyang: Cheong Wa Dae 기사 요약: 한국 정부는 북한의 김정은 위원장이 프란체스코 교황의 방북을 "열렬히 환영할 것"이라고 밝혔다. 청와대 김의겸 대변인에 따르면 김 위원장은 지난달 ...

October 10, 2018
Podcast
BTS to get medal for spreading Korean culture: presidential office

K-pop sensation BTS is being commended for its contributions in spreading Korean culture and language, the presidential office said Monday. Cheong Wa Dae spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom said it had been dec...

October 8, 2018
Music
[Photo News] Korea celebrates Hangeul’s birthday

Tuesday is the annual Hangeul Day that commemorates the creation of the Korean alphabet in the 15th century, with events scheduled throughout the country. Hangeul, which can be translated into “writ...

October 8, 2018
Culture
VR cinema at BIFF a glimpse into future?

BUSAN -- Many kids have dreamed of jumping into their favorite cartoon and being part of it, and virtual reality cinema is as close as you’re likely to get with today’s technology. The VR Theater se...

October 7, 2018
Film
‘Ode to the Goose’ explores communication, paths of characters’ lives

“Ode to the Goose” by Korean-Chinese director Zhang Lu is a curious film. The main characters go through numerous conflicts in their lives, many of which remain unresolved. “I do not know the answer...

October 5, 2018
Film
BIFF jurors seek fresh talent to shape the future of cinema

A film festival isn’t just a place to appreciate top-notch contemporary cinematic works, but also an opportunity to uncover new talent and determine the future of cinema. This is what the jurors for...

October 5, 2018
Film
Japanese actor criticizes use of controversial flag

Actor Kunimura Jun suggested that Japan should back down from its insistence on flying the controversial Rising Sun Flag during its visit to Jeju Island. Kunimura, one of the jury members for the Ne...

October 5, 2018
Film
BIFF sets sail, begins 10 days of cinematic splendor

World premieres, time-honored classics, special exhibitions and a tribute to a South Korean master auteur are among the delights in store for avid moviegoers Oct. 4-16 at this year’s Busan Internatio...

October 4, 2018
Film
BIFF opener ‘Beautiful Days’ a film about family

The lives of the protagonists in “Beautiful Days,” which opened the 23rd Busan International Film Festival, are anything but beautiful. “It was originally called ‘Eomma (Mom),' but I liked the irony...

October 4, 2018
Film
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Dark Figure of Crime (Korea) Opened Oct. 3 Crime, Drama, Mystery Directed by Kim Tae-kyun Convicted murderer Kang (Ju Ji-hoon) calls up detective Kim Hyung-min (Kim Yoon-seok) from his cellphone...

October 4, 2018
Film
[Herald Review] ‘Venom’ is a little fun...If you forget that it’s a Venom film

An R-rated superhero film has always been seen as bit of a gamble: It means giving up on the huge teenage audience, but it also allows the film to tackle darker and more “adult” themes. Amid a pleth...

October 4, 2018
Film
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

‘Healing Yoga’ at Coex Aquarium Coex Aquarium is holding an event that allows visitors to look at aquatic life while doing yoga. The “Healing Yoga” session to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 19 will t...

October 4, 2018
Travel
‘Normalized’ BIFF vows new beginning with 323 films

Busan International Film Festival has been limping on since the “Diving Bell” incident of 2014, which resulted in a number of cinema groups boycotting Korea’s largest cinema event. With the reinstat...

October 3, 2018
Film
Seasonal programs recommended for travel week

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Monday announced the launch of this year’s Autumn Travel Week, a designated period between Oct. 20 and Nov. 1 featuring travel programs and government-r...

October 1, 2018
Travel
Korean-learning foreigners invited to Seoul

Foreigners learning Korean language across the world via state-run King Sejong Institutes will visit the country from Oct. 2-10, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday. According to...

October 1, 2018
Culture

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