Pianist Lim Yun-chan's US concerts scheduled for this month have been canceled due to the artist's health issue, according to management company Moc Production on Friday. "We regret to inform you that the US tour schedule for the Cliburn Winners Concert, which was supposed to begin in Scottsdale, (Arizona,) USA from next week, has been canceled due to the performer's circumstances," the producti...

Traditional Korean cuisine is served to visitors during a tour at Gyeongbokgung in central Seoul on Thursday. The Cultural Heritage Administration plans to offer spring nighttime tours of the royal palace between Wednesdays and Sundays, from April 15 to May 13.

Freshly brewed beer in city Friday is beer day, whether it be having a pint at your regular chicken-and-beer joint with peers, or in the comfort of your home. Instead of grabbing your usual go-to, how about exploring fresh craft beer at the Hand and Malt Brew Lab? Located a few minutes from Sinyongsan Station, the two-story brick building has its own brewery in the basement, where experiments ...

Yi thought of scholars, called "seonbi," as people who constantly strive to practice human maturity first and not simply members of the ruling class. He saw consideration for others as important and wrote as follows: “In the summer, don’t say it’s hot next to someone who is wearing a long coat because of illness. If you are riding a horse and pass by a place where farmers gather to eat lunch, you...

Overseas fans may find it difficult to see Park perform live onstage, but they can look forward to seeing him in "The Great Flood," a Netflix series he finished filming with actress Kim Da-mi in January. In the long term, Park has a strong desire to keep challenging himself. Park loves taking one step after another and having new experiences. In that sense, he said he is learning foreign languag...

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Tuesday unveiled its second five-year plan, which emphasizes Korean language and traditional culture. The announcement of the plan, which follows the first plan, which ended in 2019, had been postponed as the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020. The new plan includes support for business activities related to traditional culture and Hangeul. To this end...

A wildfire in Gangneung that has raged for more than eight hours Tuesday damaged a number of important cultural heritage sites in the eastern coastal city. Sangyeongjeong, a Joseon-era pavilion located by the scenic Gyeongpoho Lake, was burned to the ground while another Joseon-era pavilion, Banghaejeong, built in 1859 by Yi Bong-gu, a retired official, was partially burned. Parts of Inwolsa Te...

"Jikji," acknowledged by UNESCO as the world's oldest book printed in movable metal type, will be presented to the public for the first time in 50 years at a major exhibition in France. The book will be on display at the National Library of France from Wednesday until July 16, at an exhibition that focuses on the history of printing technology. "Jikji" is the shortened title of "Jikjisimcheyoje...

Tongyeong, beautiful port city full of music This weekend, the city of Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang Province presents a weekend filled with classical music. The annual Tongyeong International Music Festival, which began its 21st edition on March 31 under the theme of "Beyond Borders," will have a grand closing with a series of must-see performances for classical music fans, with seven concerts...

This year's “Moonlight Tour” will operate every Thursday to Sunday from April 13 to June 4, with reservations divided into two sessions -- 7:20 p.m. and 8 p.m. Up to 75 visitors will be admitted per session. Foreign language commentary in English, Chinese and Japanese for tourists will be available on two days -- May 28 and June 4. Online ticket sales began at 4 p.m. on Thursday for tours betwe...

Cable channel tvN is set to air “Photography Class in Jeju,” a special wildlife documentary that will highlight the nature of Jeju, later this month. Featuring actor Ryu Jun-yeol, who have been an activist with the environmental group Greenpeace, “Photography Class in Jeju” revolves around Ryu’s journey as a nature photographer with six other high school students living on Jeju Island. The smar...

KOCCA President Jo Hyun-rae shares his feelings about the rising popularity of Korean creative content