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[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Searching (US) Opened Aug.29 Drama, Mystery, Thriller Directed by Aneesh Chaganty After David Kim’s 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned...

September 6, 2018
Film
Gyeongbokgung tour reenacts typical night inside Joseon palace

For commoners in the Joseon era, what went on within the confines of the royal palace and the lavish lifestyle of the royal family was a source of mystery and wonder. The ongoing biannual Gyeongbokg...

September 5, 2018
Culture
BIAF rebrands itself as Korea’s 1st Oscars-qualifying festival

In Korea, people are considered adults when they turn 20. In the same way, the Buchon International Animation Festival is doubly special this year as it enters a new phase with its 20th edition, sai...

September 5, 2018
Culture
[Herald Interview] ‘Matilda’ to bring onstage unpredictable imagination, humor of Roald Dahl

“Matilda,” a 1988 novel about a neglected but brilliant girl in Buckinghamshire, is not an easy piece to adapt into a musical. Yet the show has grown beyond expectations set upon its original Royal S...

September 3, 2018
Culture
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

On Your Wedding Day (Korea) Opened Aug.22 Romantic comedy Directed by Lee Seok-geun Seung-hee (Park Bo-young) and Woo-yeon (Kim Young-kwang) are two high school students with feelings for each o...

August 30, 2018
Film
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Daejeon International Wine Fair The Daejeon International Wine Festival takes place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, showcasing a total of about 10,000 different imported and domestic wines, along with trad...

August 30, 2018
Travel
Buddy cop comedy ‘Soul-mate’ shoots for light-hearted, family-friendly

The cast and director of upcoming comedy film “The Soul-mate” said the point of emphasis for the movie was the chemistry among the actors. “We had such a good time, and I got a big leg-up from Ma Do...

August 29, 2018
Film
Website helps spread accurate information on Korea

A state-run website that corrects inaccurate information about Korea has improved its services to better aid users. Korea Culture and Information Korea said Tuesday it recently upgraded the Fact: Ko...

August 29, 2018
Culture
Murder confession tracked down in ‘Dark Figure of Crime’

A letter from a state penitentiary arrives, addressed to a veteran detective. The sender, a convicted murderer, boasts of the details of unknown murder cases for which he claims responsibility. And ...

August 28, 2018
Film
Royal tomb in Paju to open to public

The final resting place of King Injo of Joseon -- who led a tumultuous life that included a revolt and two Chinese invasions -- and his queen will be open to the public starting next month, and is se...

August 27, 2018
Travel
[Herald Interview] Cameroonian refugee reignites boxing dreams in Korea

CHEONAN, South Chungcheong Province -- When Kil Tae-san was held at the immigration detention center in Korea in 2015, his desire to realize his dream of becoming a world champion boxer was one of th...

August 23, 2018
People
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Songdo World Culture Tourism Festival Songdo World Culture Tourism Festival, or Songdo Beer Festival is an annual beer festival held from Aug. 24 to Sept. 1. The festival is held at the Songdo Moon...

August 23, 2018
Travel
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

The Witness (Korea) Opened Aug.15 Thriller Directed by Cho Kyu-Jang An ordinary office worker Sang-hun (Lee Sung-min) witnesses a brutal murder of a young woman committed by Tae-ho (Kwak Si-yang...

August 23, 2018
Film
[Herald Review] ‘High Society’ has intriguing premise, but weak payoff

Byun Huk has a reputation for style, specifically when it comes to the mise-en-scene of his films. His latest piece is no exception, delving into the art world and playing up the visuals in this depi...

August 23, 2018
Film
[Video] ‘The Great Battle’ to reenact legendary fight of Goguryeo

The ancient kingdom of Goguryeo is a source of an immense national pride for Koreans, as it once single-handedly fought off the most powerful Chinese empires. But it is also a kingdom in which perio...

August 21, 2018
Film

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