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Coex Urban Park festival to send message of hope amid pandemic

Arts&DesignJun 8, 2021

Public art festival Coex Urban Park will kick off Wednesday for a four-day run, aiming to send a message of hope to people suffering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the theme of “Blossom the Hope,...
Architecture biennale to explore impact of pandemic

Arts&DesignJun 7, 2021

The third Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism will run Sept. 16 to Oct. 31. The theme is “Crossroads, Building the Resilient City,” a reference to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 46-day event wil...
[Herald interview] ‘It’s not Koreanness that matters in our story, only Batman’

BooksJun 7, 2021

Creators of ‘Batman: Moonin’ talk about their work process, introducing Korean elements that people around the world can relate to, including Korean readers
[Eye Plus] Nights shine bright on Seoul’s Nodeulseom

CultureJun 5, 2021

Nodeulseom, an artificial island built a century ago, is a unique place from which to view Seoul’s nightscape over the Han River, especially in early summer. While you’re staring at reflections of t...
[#WeFace] [Herald Interview] Architect Kim Won’s goal is buildings that conform to nature

Arts&DesignJun 5, 2021

For Kim, Jongmyo is one of the most beautiful architectural works in Korea -- the longest in the country, measuring 109 meters. The royal shrine houses the spirit tablets of 19 kings and queens from ...
[Weekender] Gardening blossoms in COVID-hit Korea

CultureJun 5, 2021

Pandemic takes at-home gardening culture in South Korea to next level as grocery prices see steep rise
National Library of Korea sends 1,000-plus books to libraries abroad

BooksJun 5, 2021

The National Library of Korea received more than 1,000 books on Tuesday and will send them to major libraries around the world through its International Materials Exchange Program. The library signe...
S. Korea publishes book on kimchi amid Chinese claims over dish

Food&BeverageJun 5, 2021

A national promotional agency has published a book on kimchi and how it is perceived around the world amid a continued cultural feud over the traditional Korean staple. "Kimchi in the Eyes of the Wo...
Korean children’s book wins BolognaRagazzi Award

BooksJun 4, 2021

“Iparapa Yamooyamoo” is a children’s book, but Lee has a different view. “Even though the book is made for children, anyone can easily approach my book, such as the reader’s parents. I wish the pare...
New media art venue opens at Lotte Avenuel

Arts&DesignJun 4, 2021

A new space dedicated to immersive media art opened its doors Friday at luxury department store Lotte Avenuel in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The venue, Groundseesaw Myeongdong, is an 800-square-meter exhibi...
[Travel bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

TravelJun 4, 2021

Busan Port Festival The festival has been held annually since 2008 to introduce Busan Port, one of the top five ports in the world. It offers a variety of programs that that showcase Busan Port-rela...
[Around the Hotels] Promotion and Packages

Food&BeverageJun 4, 2021

Paradise Hotel Busan offers ‘Early Sumcance’ package The Paradise Hotel Busan in the city’s celebrated Haeundae-gu is offering the “Early Sumcance” package for guests to enjoy the early summer tempe...
'Emergency Declaration,' 'In Front of Your Face' invited to Cannes' non-competition

CultureJun 3, 2021

South Korean films "Emergency Declaration," directed by Han Jae-rim, and "In Front of Your Face" by Hong Sang-soo were invited to this year's Cannes Film Festival. In the official selection for the ...
Gwangju Biennale seeks to stay course despite controversy surrounding outgoing president

Arts&DesignJun 2, 2021

The Gwangju Biennale is pushing for the 14th Gwangju Biennale to be held in September 2022 as scheduled and the appointment of a new president for the foundation after Kim Sun-jung, the current presi...
Not all pickled veg is created equal: New book celebrates kimchi

CultureJun 2, 2021

The Korean Culture and Information Service and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs jointly published “Kimchi in the Eyes of the World” on Wednesday. The 148-page book contains storie...