The show features various dynamic acts including a fire knife dance, a team of flying trapeze artists, a German wheel, acro poles, aerial straps and hand balancing to depict a story of a hopeful generation striving to overthrow an oppressive old guard led by Mr. Fleur, a fool who steals the throne in the absence of a king. The show brings together an international group of 53 performers from 19 ...

When Baekje took a Silla fortress in 642, in today's Hapcheon area north of Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, Silla sought a military alliance with the Wae forces in the southern islands that later became Japan. In addition, Silla also reached out to Goguryeo for a diplomatic alliance. Neither party wanted to join forces with Silla. The Tang Dynasty, in exchange for Goguryeo's territory as spoil...

The prologue introduces the activities of Bobingsa, the first official Korean delegation dispatched to the US a year after the Korea-US Treaty of 1882. The main sections of the exhibition focus on Pak's journey to the US and the diplomatic entourage's activities after their arrival in Washington in 1888. The sections also shed light on modern technology introduced to Korea through maps that mar...

Meanwhile, two programs “Changdeokgung In-Depth, Government Offices” and “Changdeokgung In-Depth, Nakseonjae” are scheduled to be held twice a day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Oct. 21 to Nov. 20. A 50-minute tour through government offices starts at 10:30 a.m. while a 40-minute tour of Nakseonjae hall starts at 2:30 p.m. Both tours are led by a guide who will provide running commentary...

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The fire is turned into a glaring fireball when the bundle is shattered against the rocks along the fall from a 64-meter cliff. The remaining event is slated for 6 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 29 and Nov. 15. Andong Hahoe Folk Village runs a shuttle bus from the riverbank to a village parking lot from 8:10 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The last bus will transport tourists to downtown Andong City. For more inf...

Black Adam (US) Opened Oct. 19 Action Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra Khandaq, a country that used to be prosperous, is now run by Intergang, which has oppressed its people for 27 years. Meanwhile, Adrianna (Sarah Shahi) accidentally frees Black Adam (Dwayne Johnson), who was bestowed with the almighty powers of the ancient gods -- and imprisoned just as quickly -- 5,000 years ago, from his e...

Named after a famous singer in late Joseon Dynasty, members of Leenalchi originally got together to perform “Dragon King” in 2018 and later formed as a band, at the suggestion of bass guitarist Jang. Soon after, the alternative pop band became an "exceptional" success for a South Korean band. A promotional video for the Korea Tourism Organization titled “Feel the Rhythm of Korea,” featuring Leen...

The 43rd Seoul Dance Festival is set to kick off on a one-month journey on Oct. 27, showcasing various dance genres. Titled “A Wind of Change with Seoul Dance Festival,” this year’s event consists of pre-festival events, the main festival, a dance competition and a closing ceremony. While the event will begin in earnest on Nov. 11, pre-festival events highlighting performances by dance and perf...

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Moving on to Haribo Square at the Hans Riegel Library, visitors can view the first inventions of Haribo bears and their manufacturing process through documentary clips. Dozens of Haribo tin cases with unique designs from the 1930s to 1960s, to price lists and changes in the Haribo logo through the decades are showcased in this section. Heading out the exit towards the Haribo Store, Haribo-themed...

Millennium Hilton Seoul's iconic miniature Christmas charity train to run until hotel’s closure on Dec. 31

Park, 50, spent his 20s and 30s taking photos in cities or during socially significant events and occasions after studying photography in college and graduate school. One of his most notable works are those he took at the sites of the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Park, who has been based in Japan since 2008 after his marriage, went to the areas swept by the tsunami three days aft...

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