Articles by Hwang Joo-young
Hwang Joo-young
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Exhibition at holy site highlights Catholic presence in Korea
A special exhibition that focuses on the Roman Catholic Church’s presence in Korea since the late 19th century is underway at the Seosomun Shrine History Museum in Seosomun-dong, central Seoul. The Seosomun Shrine History Museum, which opened in 2019, stands on a holy site where a number of Catholics in Korea were martyred during the Joseon era (1392-1910). Titled “Love and Peace for All,” the exhibition presents originals and copies of papal documents and letters, and governme
Culture Oct. 23, 2023
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81-year-old K-pop star to receive highest national cultural merit
Eighty-one-year-old singer Lee Mi-ja will receive the highest national cultural merit on Saturday for her contributions to Korean pop culture. Lee was selected as the recipient of the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit in recognition of her status as the most influential Korean pop artist of the 1960s, the Culture Ministry said Friday in announcing the recipients of various honors for popular culture. Lee is the first K-pop artist to win the highest rank of the Order of Cultural Merit. Lee, who de
People Oct. 20, 2023
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43 films to premiere at Seoul International Pride Film Festival
The Seoul International Pride Film Festival, focusing on films dealing with LGBTQ+ themes, is set to kick off for a seven-day run from Nov. 2 at the CGV Cine Library in Myeong-dong, central Seoul. This year, a total of 116 films from 39 countries around the world will be screened throughout the festivities. Among the lineup, 27 films will be world premieres. The 2023 SIPFF will open with "Femme," directed by Sam H. Freeman and Ng Choon Ping. "Femme" revolves around around dra
Film Oct. 20, 2023
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[Well-curated] Lego art, Picasso ceramics and premium single malts
Korean heritage built with Lego A special Lego exhibition titled "HEstorical Lego" is underway on the second floor of Moryham in Myeong-dong, central Seoul. Themed around Korea's traditional cultural heritage, mostly from the Joseon era (1392-1910), the “HEstorical Lego” exhibition comprises a total of 42 Lego works by Colin Jin. The 49-year-old artist introduces himself as a "Lego Maker" on his Instagram profile. The highlight of the exhibition is “Jon
Culture Oct. 20, 2023
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[Around the hotels] Promotions and packages
The Plaza Seoul welcomes autumn with new menus The Plaza Seoul's restaurants are offering new menus for the fall season. The Plaza Dowon, a Chinese restaurant at the hotel, has prepared a course meal, composed of fried abalone, beef tenderloin steak and dao xiao mien, or Chinese knife-cut noodles. The highlight of the menu is the dim sum filled with shrimp, mushrooms and water chestnut. The hotel’s Korean restaurant Seven Square is offering grilled shad and grilled deodeok, or bellflo
Food Oct. 20, 2023
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Strengthening Vietnam-S.Korea cooperation, exchanges discussed at GBF
Given South Korea and Vietnam's complementary roles, there is more room for bilateral cooperation between the two countries, said Vietnamese Ambassador to South Korea Nguyen Vu Tung on Wednesday. "Vietnam and South Korea can formulate such a good partnership. With Vietnam's abundant labor forces, I bet South Korean companies will be able to enjoy a new wave of business opportunities based on their advanced technologies," said Tung at the Global Biz Forum held at Summit Galler
People Oct. 19, 2023
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'Scent of Ink' to be performed at Kennedy Center in Washington
The National Dance Company of Korea is set to perform “Scent of Ink” at the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater in Washington on Wednesday as part of its tour in North America, which kicked off on Oct. 10 in Ottawa, Ontario. Directed by Jung Ku-ho and choreographed by Yun Sung-joo, the dance performance has been praised for its meticulous mise-en-scene. The stage and choreography for "Scent of Ink" highlights the beauty of traditional Korean dance through strong yet e
Performance Oct. 16, 2023
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Try on traditional Korean costume during Hanbok Culture Week
A display of hanbok from the late 19th century to early 20th century will be shown at the National Folk Museum of Korea, located at the main palace Gyeongbokgung in Jongno-gu, Seoul, during the annual Hanbok Culture Week that kicks off Monday. The period from 1876 to 1910 marked the introduction of Western culture to Korea. The museum will also offer a variety of interactive events, from hanbok wearing, hanbok quizzes and a traditional tea ceremony, or dado, to traditional shoe crafting. At Cheo
Culture Oct. 15, 2023
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[Around the hotels] Promotions and packages
L'Escape Hotel presents ‘Bittersweet Night’ L’Escape Hotel has launched the “Bittersweet Night” package to celebrate the fall season. The package offers one night’s stay along with a set of petit-fours and two glasses of whiskey at the hotel’s rooftop bar Marque d'Amour. The French confectioneries come in various flavors, including fig, cinnamon and pecan. The package is available through Nov. 30 with prices starting at 230,000 won. Le Meridi
Food Oct. 13, 2023
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Trend forecaster Kim Rando emphasizes human control over AI for 2024
"Trend Korea," a trends forecasting book series published annually, has returned with 10 predictions for 2024 along with the subtitle "Dragon Eyes." The term "Dragon Eyes" highlights the essential role humans play in using artificial intelligence technologies, explained Kim Rando, a professor of Seoul National University's consumer science department, during a press conference Thursday at the Press Center in central Seoul. The term derives from an old Chinese s
Books Oct. 11, 2023
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Four days of jazz festivities take over Jara Island
GAPYEONG, Gyeonggi Province -- South Korea’s biggest jazz festival completed its four-day run on Monday with a total of 42 acts from around the world. The Jarasum International Jazz Festival, which started in 2004, takes place in October every year on Jara Island, a river island in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province -- some 40 minutes from Seoul by the ITX Cheongchun High Speed Train. This year, more than 30,000 music lovers attended the paid areas of the festival, the event organizer said. The 2
Performance Oct. 9, 2023
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[Herald Interview] Singer-songwriter Lee Min-hwi on bringing big questions into music
Singer-songwriter Lee Min-hwi's serene acoustic music and soft melodies disguise a cynical edge. "Your tongue and ears were never yours" she says on her first album "Borrowed Tongue." Lee's lyrics -- delivered in a whispering tone, sometimes like reciting poetry -- are the part of songwriting she finds most time-consuming. "Once I sat down to work on my music, many questions pop up in my head, and usually they lead to one question," Lee told The Korea He
Performance Oct. 9, 2023
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Gwanghwamun's Joseon-era stage to be unveiled Oct. 15
A grand stage, called woldae, in front of Gwanghwamun will be unveiled on Oct. 15 after a six-month-long restoration project, the Cultural Heritage Administration told The Korea Herald on Friday. The government agency announced its restoration plan for the stage in April and closed the area in front of Gwanghwamun on Sept. 4. Gwanghwamun's woldae was destroyed during the 1910-1945 Japanese colonial period and tram tracks were installed in its place. The tram service ran from 1917 to 1966. W
Culture Oct. 6, 2023
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[Well-curated] DIY accessories at Dongdaemun, special Fellini screenings and Austin Lee exhibition
DIY accessories at Dongdaemun Shopping Complex The Dongdaemun Shopping Complex, a six-story wholesale shopping center where you'll find everything you need for jewelry- and craft making, is enjoying new-found fame among young people. The shops on the fifth floor specialize in beading and jewelry-making supplies, from wires, plastic chains, gems, buttons to plush balls and even cartoon character keyrings. The price is the mall's main draw. With a single 10,000 won bill, you can buy all
Culture Oct. 6, 2023
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[Around the hotels] Promotions and packages
Enjoy regional cuisines at Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel The Sheraton Grand Incheon Hotel is offering Korean regional cuisines at the hotel's buffet restaurant, Feast, through Nov. 24. Some of the dishes on offer include Daegu-style spicy braised short ribs, soy sauce marinated abalone from Jeju Island and Gangwon Province's potato dough soup. Prices are 85,000 won for a weekday lunch, 105,000 won for a weekday dinner and 135,000 won for lunch and dinner on the weekend. For reservations
Food Oct. 6, 2023
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