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Kim Min-hee expected to give birth to Hong Sang-soo's child in spring
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Stolen from Japan, Buddha statue to be returned
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Edward Lee reflects on his culinary journey from Netflix show to reconnecting with Korea
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G-Dragon, star producer to work on solo entertainment show
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Kosmos Ulleungdo: Island luxury that’s far from understated
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Winter's tales: Stories that bloom in the cold
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Hwacheon ice fishing festival draws 1m visitors
The 2025 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, one of South Korea's most popular winter events, has welcomed over 1 million visitors, according to the event's organizers Friday. The festival, which began on Jan. 11, takes place in Hwacheon, a remote mountain town in Gangwon Province, located 25 kilometers south of the inter-Korean border and about 90 km northeast of Seoul. The event is scheduled to run through Feb. 2. Between its opening day and Friday afternoon, approximately 982,155 people visited
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Robert Pattinson's Korean food adventure turns spicy during 'Mickey 17' press tour
Robert Pattinson's first brush with Korean street food turned into a hilarious ordeal of sweat and laughter as The Batman star kicked off the press tour for Bong Joon-ho's latest sci-fi venture "Mickey 17." In a clip posted on the film's official Instagram account on Thursday, Pattinson hit up a local Yongsan eatery with director Bong. The actor dives straight into the tteokbokki, only to discover that the supposedly "mild" dish was actually the "very spicy" option -- a prank set up by the staff
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From traditional to unusual, Seollal programs to check out at museums
For those wanting to add traditional Korean games to their Lunar New Year celebrations, museums have prepared free programs starting Saturday. From Saturday to Monday, the Chuncheon National Museum in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, will host an outdoor celebration where visitors can try the “yutnori” board game and “tuho,” arrow tossing. Visitors can also try “jegichagi,” or shuttlecock kicking, at the museum, one of the 13 regional museums operated by the state-run National Museum of Korea. The m
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Korean Film Council rolls out AI-enhanced masterclass in Saudi Arabia
The Korean Film Council has launched a global film education initiative in Saudi Arabia in partnership with the Korean Academy of Film Arts and NEOM Company to assist emerging Saudi filmmakers. Director Kim Tae-yong of "Late Autumn" and "Wonderland" is heading the six-day intensive program that began Jan. 21, joined by "Wonderland" producer Park Kwan-soo and KAFA professor Na Kyung-chan. The masterclass breaks new ground by incorporating OpenAI's "Sora" for AI-powered storyboarding. It builds on
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Movies in theaters this week
"Dark Nuns" (South Korea) Opened Jan. 24 Horror/Fantasy Directed by Kwon Hyeok-jae In this spin-off of "The Priests" (2015), a rebellious nun (Song Hye-kyo) and her contemplative partner (Jeon Yeo-been) join forces to perform forbidden exorcisms, confronting both demonic forces and church doctrine to save a young boy's life. "Hitman 2" (South Korea) Opened Jan. 22 Action/Comedy Directed by Choi Won-sub A former spy-turned-webtoon artist (Kwon Sang-woo) must scramble into action when a terrorist
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Festivals, sights across Korea
Immersive artifact exhibition An immersive exhibition of Korean cultural objects is open at Arte Museum in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. The show “Heritage Garden: Threads of Connection” showcases 146 items, from celadons to moon jars and more. The show has been extended to Feb. 20 to meet the growing demand. For more information, go to kr.artemuseum.com. Everland fireworks At Everland, South Korea’s largest theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, fireworks will fill the sky through March 3. The
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Packages and promotions
Kensington Hotels & Resorts launches 'Winter Travel with Kids' package Kensington Hotels & Resorts has unveiled a "Winter Travel with Kids" package, available until March. The package includes activities like regional winter festivals, sledding and tickets to popular tourist attractions. At Kensington Resorts in five locations -- Seorak Valley, Seorak Beach, Gyeongju, Jirisan Hadong and Jirisan Namwon -- guests also receive a SPAO pajama set featuring popular characters. Kensington Hotel Pyeongc
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KOFIC to invest in medium-budget films to revitalize local cinema
The Korean Film Council on Thursday laid out a plan to bolster the production of mid-budget films this year, aiming to revitalize the struggling local film industry. The state agency will allocate approximately 10 billion won ($6.94 million) to support films with budgets ranging from 2 billion to 8 billion won, emphasizing their pivotal role in the Korean cinema landscape. Selected projects must begin production within six months of signing the contract and can receive up to 30 percent of their
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Doh Kyung-soo brings quiet intensity to 'Secret'
Versatile K-pop star takes on piano scores, love notes Doh Kyung-soo speaks barely above a whisper at a cafe in Seoul's Samcheong-dong. Wearing a flannel shirt and a backward baseball cap, he maintains a deadpan expression that occasionally cracks into inadvertent humor, prompting ripples of laughter from the group of reporters. "I'm a very normal person," he says with such sincerity that it elicits another round of laughter. "I just sit around watching YouTube cooking videos in my spare time,"
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First of Park Seo-bo museums to open in Seoul
The construction of Park Seo-bo Museum Seoul is underway next to the Park Seo-bo Foundation in Yeonhui-dong, with the building expected to be completed by year-end. “The museum in Seoul may become the first Park museum to be established among others. The construction is in full swing,” the foundation said in a recent social media post updating the progress of three planned museums. The museum on Jeju Island was to be built next to the JW Marriott Jeju Resort and Spa in the southern city of Seogw
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Time travel to meet century-old clowns, spirits in 'Gwangdae'
'Gwangdae' runs until Feb. 16 with English subtitles The National Jeongdong Theater’s latest ambitious production, "Gwangdae," is running as part of the 2025 K-Culture Series. Meaning "clown" in Korean, gwangdae refers to traditional Korean performers who are versatile artists skilled in a variety of forms of entertainment, including singing, dancing and acrobatics. This 80-minute show offers a vibrant fusion of Korea’s traditional art forms, presented as an immersive spectacle of music, dance a
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Gangwon: Ski slopes for devotees and beginners
Ski resorts in Gangwon Province beckon last-minute skiers, snowboarders and snow lovers Gangwon Province has long been a haven for veteran skiers and dabblers alike, thanks to its mountainous landscape and the cold, snowy weather of the country’s easternmost region. Resorts and their well-groomed slopes welcome anyone seeking panoramic views from a chairlift and a post-ski soak. Alpensia Resort Located in Pyeongchang-gun, Alpensia Resort prides itself on being the “high-end” destination for skie
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Romance series starring IU, Park Bo-gum to launch March 7
Legendary K-drama creators come together for 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' Netflix's highly anticipated romance series "When Life Gives You Tangerines," starring Hallyu sensations Lee Ji-eun (also known by her stage name IU) and Park Bo-gum, will be released March 7, the global streaming service announced Thursday. It also unveiled the series' official poster and trailer. The series tells the story of Gwan-sik (Park) and Ae-soon (Lee) as they navigate growth and love against the picturesque b
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[Graphic News] Koreans pick Japan as top tourism destination this year
Japan has emerged as the top travel destination for South Koreans this year, according to a survey conducted by the local booking platform Yeogi Eottae. The survey, which gathered responses from 443 users of the customer experience management platform Data Space, found that 36.3 percent of participants selected Japan as their desired destination. Europe followed as the second most popular choice, with 24.7 percent of respondents, while Vietnam ranked third at 21.5 percent. When asked about the r
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Unique character the core of 'Study Group': director
Popular webtoon gets 'Kick-Ass'-style screen adaptation Tving original series "Study Group" will bring the wildly popular Naver Webtoon of the same name to life, fusing quirky character dynamics with a vibrant visual style, according to director Lee Jang-hoon on Wednesday. The 10-episode series follows Ga-min (Hwang Min-hyun), an academic underachiever in a school where one's social ranking is determined by physical prowess. Amid the chaos of school life, Ga-min, who comes to find that he excels
Jan. 23, 2025