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Once gritty industrial area, Seongsu now a K-fashion, beauty destination
With its repurposed factory buildings now home to trendy pop-up stores and fashion and beauty flagship stores, Seongsu is a must-visit destination for the style-conscious Once an industrial district, Seongsu in Seoul has been drawing increasing international attention for K-fashion and beauty. The neighborhood, historically known for its flour mills and handmade shoe shops, has been transformed into a popular trendsetting center for fashion and beauty, attracting tourists and young locals alike.
April 12, 2025 -
'Art should be more playful' : Shara Hughes, Austin Eddy invite us to fruit stand
Brooklyn-based artists Shara Hughes and Austin Eddy, partners since 2012 and married for the past two years, present their first-ever collaboration in Seoul. Centered on the theme of fruit, the show offers a glimpse into the couple’s inner world through playful, yet introspective imagery. While their works appear similar due to the shared theme, they vary in terms of form and colors the artists used. Their paintings on display here speak about the artists themselves, but the stories deal with su
April 11, 2025 -
inZOI becomes fastest Korean game to sell 1 million copies
South Korean video game company Krafton’s new title inZOI has set a record as the fastest Korean game to sell 1 million units. According to Krafton, inZOI sold 1 million copies within seven days of its early access debut on the global gaming platform Steam in late March. InZOI's record surpassed the previous mark held by Nexon’s Dave the Diver, which reached the milestone of 1 million in 10 days in 2022. Other popular Korean games took significantly longer to hit the 1 million mark, with Neowiz’
April 11, 2025 -
Two Korean stories carved in soil and silence live on in UNESCO’s archive
In April at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris, two stories from Korea -- one rooted in trees, the other in truth -- were officially recorded into the world’s memory. At the 221st session of the UNESCO Executive Board, now being held in Paris from April 2 to 17, two Korean archival collections were added to the Memory of the World Register: the Korea Reforestation Archives and the Revealing Truth: Jeju 4.3 Archives. The final decision was made Thursday, elevating the number of Korean entries on th
April 11, 2025 -
Chung Hyun's bronzes invite contemplation
From a distance, Korean sculptor Chung Hyun's bronze figures resemble a group of monks in contemplation. The five sculptures, around 50 centimeters in height, are cozily put together at a a gallery tucked into an alley in Hannam-dong — one of Seoul’s most affluent neighborhoods and a growing hub for contemporary art. Clearly visible through the gallery’s glass walls, the installation invites passersby to pause. The artist is known for exploring humanity through discarded materials such as coal t
April 11, 2025 -
'What Korea lacked became its creative engine': Lee Jung-jae
Actor Lee Jung-jae stated that “a sense of lacking” in the Korean entertainment industry’s capital and technological resources can be said to have been a fierce driving force behind the rapid growth of Korean content, with technological limitations “now a thing of the past.” At the Innovate Korea 2025 event held at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology in Daejeon on Wednesday, Lee, an actor, filmmaker and executive director of the agency Artist Company, took part in a panel disc
April 11, 2025 -
Exhibition shows modern take on buncheong ceramics
The Korea Ceramic Foundation has launched an exhibition exploring modern adaptations of buncheong, a type of stoneware that originated in the 15th century during the Joseon era (1392-1910) and whose popularity lasted about 200 years. “Living Breathing Buncheong” brings together some 100 works by 27 Korean ceramicists aged between 20 and 70. “Inside Buncheong,” the first part of the three-part exhibition, looks at how people today view the stoneware and the philosophy behind it as well as its art
April 10, 2025 -
Loewe's tea is hot in Milan
At 'Loewe Teapots,' 25 artists present their unique approach to the teapot Spanish fashion house Loewe asked 25 architects, artists and designers from around the world to reimagine the traditions of teapot making, presenting each sculptural take on the humble vessel at this year's Milan Design Week. The commissioned works are on display at the Palazzo Citterio in Milan through sunday. The six-day presentation includes a hand-made teapot by Korean architect Cho Min-suk, created in collaboration w
April 10, 2025 -
No signs of forced entry in Park Na-rae's home: reports
Police investigating the theft of property, reportedly worth tens of thousands of dollars, from comedian Park Na-rae’s residence in Seoul have found no signs of forced entry so far, local media reported Thursday. Park filed a police report Tuesday after discovering that certain valuables were missing from her home in Itaewon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, the day before. According to her agency, the amount of the stolen property has not yet been determined. Investigators are looking into the possibility th
April 10, 2025 -
Palace guards to reenact royal patrol to tune of K-pop
An annual reenactment of royal gatekeepers who patrolled the Gyeongbokgung neighborhood in central Seoul will take place to the tune of K-pop this year. The reenactment, taking place at 3 p.m. on weekends and holidays throughout the year starting Saturday, will commence at the Gwanghwamun entrance to Gyeongbokgung, the main Joseon-era (1392-1910) palace, moving through Songhyeon Green Plaza and the Insa-dong areas. Playing K-pop along the way would make the ceremony even more interesting to thos
April 9, 2025 -
Biannual palace festival tickets now on sale
Tickets are on sale for a nine-day palace festival in Seoul that includes interactive programs and performances across the city’s five Joseon-era (1392-1910) palaces and Jongmyo, the royal shrine. Twenty-four programs, including royal scene reenactments, will be available during the K-Royal Culture Festival — many of them taking place at Gyeongbokgung, the main palace, and others at Deoksugung, Changgyeonggung, Changdeokgung, Gyeonghuigung and Jongmyo. “Time Travel: Sejong,” a series of nighttim
April 9, 2025 -
Discover latest beauty, food trends at fairs
From nail art to alcoholic beverages, fairs are a chance to see and sample what's up and coming Curious about the latest trends in beauty and food? Here is a guide to beauty and food fairs packed with opportunities to learn about the latest trends, products and innovations in the beauty and the food and beverages sectors that are taking place this month. "2025 Nailcon Korea," a nail art fair organized by the Korea Beauty Industry Association, will take place April 25-27 at Coex in southern Seoul
April 9, 2025 -
You just have to take my word for it: Harold Ancart on the blues of his nighttime paintings
"Harold Ancart: Good Night" at Amorepacific Museum of Art marks Gagosian's second presentation in Seoul Belgian artist Harold Ancart perceives things differently when night falls. Under moonlight, starlight or a streetlight, things start to take on a new appearance. “I always wanted to do an exhibition around the nighttime. (At night), things start shape-shifting or metamorphose,” the artist said Thursday at the press opening of his “Good Night” exhibition at APMA Cabinet, a project space at the
April 8, 2025 -
National Folk Museum of Korea eyes fresh start
The National Folk Museum of Korea will be the country’s premiere institution showcasing world culture when it reopens in Sejong in 2031. The national project to set up a complex of state-run museums in Sejong — a de facto administrative capital two hours from Seoul — will help reshape the identity of the museum that had heavily focused on promoting Korean culture, according to Jang Sang-hoon, the NFMK director general. “We have time to prepare ourselves to practice what will work,” Jang said at
April 8, 2025 -
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra to perform in Korea for first time
Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra to take stage at National Theater of Korea on Sunday The Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra is set to perform in South Korea for the first time on Sunday at the Haeoreum Grand Theater of the National Theater of Korea, bringing an evening full of passion to Seoul. The orchestra's first-ever performance in Korea is expected to serve as a cultural bridge and foster stronger artistic exchange and mutual understanding between the two countries. The event is hosted by the Goyang
April 7, 2025