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[Video] Subtle, ordinary moments of Seoul captured through lens

Jun 29, 2020

A daytime English instructor and pastime photographer wandering through the bustling streets of Seoul
‘Hover Lab’ reports rumor despite warning from Song Joong-ki’s agency

Jun 13, 2020

As rumors of Song Joong-ki dating a lawyer spread across the internet, History D&C, Song’s agency since January, issued a warning on Thursday to anyone spreading “false rumors.” “These rumors are no...
#Blackouttuesday floods social media amid skepticism

Jun 3, 2020

The official Instagram page for the event, @theshowmustbepaused, posted a picture on Wednesday announcing that #blackouttuesday was only part one of a larger movement, hinting at similar events in th...
KCDC’s #ThanksChallenge goes viral as celebrities join

May 5, 2020

“I sincerely thank the sacrifice and efforts of the medical staff who work in the front lines to overcome the crisis so that we can be healthy and safe,” singer and actress Suzy posted on her Instagr...
[Herald Interview] US literary agency founder says US, UK opening up to Korean books

Apr 19, 2020

The first work of Korean literature to be translated into English was “The Cloud Dream of the Nine” in 1922, translated by Canadian missionary James S. Gale. That was almost a century ago, but until ...
Notable Korean children’s book authors to be published in foreign languages this year

Apr 15, 2020

Hwang Sun-mi “The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly,” by Hwang Sun-mi, has sold more than 2 million copies around the world since it was released in 2000 and translated into more than 27 languages. Sev...
Four notable Korean authors to be published in foreign languages this year

Mar 30, 2020

Sohn Won-pyung Born in 1979, Sohn Won-pyung is a talented screenwriter and movie director, as well as an author. She wrote and directed a number of short films, including “Ooh You Make Me Sick” and ...
Reinstated head quits, signaling peace for Korea National Opera

Mar 24, 2020

The Korea National Opera announced its recently reinstated artistic director Yoon Ho-geun quit on Monday, preventing chaos for the troupe that was to be led by two heads. According to the national t...
Daniel Dae Kim addresses xenophobia after testing positive for coronavirus

Mar 20, 2020

Korean American actor Daniel Dae Kim, who tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, spoke on social media about his coronavirus testing experience and xenophobia. On Friday, Kim posted a 10-minute v...
Churches continue with online Sunday services

Mar 13, 2020

Large churches in Seoul are continuing with their Sunday services online, as Korea is still in national battle against COVID-19. Like the past weeks, Sarang Church in southern Seoul, one of the seve...
Celebrities donate to support fight against coronavirus

Feb 28, 2020

Celebrities in Korea are making donations to help people fight against the spread of COVID-19 across the nation. On Friday, actress Yum Jung-ah donated 100 million won ($82,200) to Green Umbrella Ch...
Cho Hee-sook Asia’s Best Female Chef of 2020

Feb 21, 2020

Cho Hee-sook has been named Asia’s Best Female Chef of 2020 by the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, one of the most influential groups in the cuisine industry in Asia. Cho, who owns Hansikgonggan...
Lee Kwang-soo injured in car accident

Feb 18, 2020

South Korean star actor and entertainer Lee Kwang-soo has been injured in a traffic accident and will cancel all of his scheduled activities, his agency said Tuesday. According to King Kong by Stars...
Samsung SDI employee gets credit for giving blood more than 200 times

Feb 18, 2020

Cho has been an inspiration to those around him. Three others in his work team have also been awarded by the KRC for giving blood over 100 times, according to Samsung SDI. The Korean Red Cross said ...
[Herald Interview] Web-serial writer Lee Nak-joon juggles three jobs

Feb 14, 2020

Last year, Lee Nak-joon had thought about making a second donation -- using part of his earnings from the “Trauma Center: Golden Hour” webtoon -- to the trauma center at Ajou University Hospital. Ho...