While the biennale has unveiled a partial list of the participating artists, their nationalities were not identified, in line with the curator's transnational approach of seeking horizontal relationships in presenting art. Lesser-known female artists from different generations and cultural backgrounds will also be highlighted. The final list of participating artists will be announced early next y...

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Monday lowered its outlook for South Korea's growth for next year, citing uncertainties in the global economy. In its interim report on next year's world economy, the Paris-based organization said South Korea's gross domestic product is expected to grow 2.2 percent in 2023, 0.3 percentage point lower than its previous forecast of 2.5 p...

Boy band EPEX will come out with fourth EP “Prelude of Love Chapter 1. Puppy Love” next month. The band uploaded a animated clip showing a young man and a woman in hanbok, Korea's traditional costume, with him pushing her in a swing while flower petals billow in the background. The EP comes about six months after the previous EP, “Prelude of Anxiety Chapter 1. 21 Century Boys.” Last month, the...

Airport officials of South Korea and Japan on Monday pledged to make all-out efforts to facilitate travels between the two countries, with the resumption of visa-free, individual tours to Japan starting Oct. 11. According to the Korea Airports Corp., the state-run agency’s President and CEO Yoon Heyong-joon traveled to Japan to hold talks with airport- and tourism-related officials in Tokyo and ...

Korea not facing the same credit issue as it did during 1997, 2008 financial crises, experts say

SEJONG -- The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development forecast Monday that South Korea will rank 12th among members of the Group of 20 for 2022 gross domestic product growth, hinting that the nation will see weakened momentum for economic growth. In its Interim Economic Outlook, the France-based OECD predicted that Korea will post a 2.8 percent growth this year. This is lower than...

Celebrating BTS' upcoming concert in Busan in support of the city’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo, Hybe, the K-pop powerhouse behind the boy band, will turn the port city into a BTS-themed park through its special project. “BTS ‘Yet to Come’ The City in Busan,” or simply “The City,” will turn Busan into an immersive festival site for fans visiting the city for BTS’ upcoming concert, the K-pop ...