Samsung, SK hynix chip clusters get new power supply road map

South Korea laid out a new power supply road map Wednesday for planned semiconductor clusters involving Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, as the government seeks to ensure electricity shortages do not delay the scheme. The southwestern Honam semiconductor complex will initially receive about 3 gigawatts of power to support the start of fab operations in 2029, with capacity later expanding to more than 6 GW, according to the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment. Two semiconductor complexes

2026-08-12 16:40:02:00

TOPIK test fee reimbursement offered to foreign residents

The Korea Financial Industry Foundation is offering financial support to foreign residents and young people from immigrant backgrounds who are looking to improve their Korean-language skills. Those who take the Test of Proficiency in Korean, or TOPIK, on or after Jan. 1, 2026, can receive reimbursement of up to 50,000 won ($35) after submitting their score report. The program, jointly run with the Labor Human Rights Center, will support 1,000 applicants on a first-come, first-served basis.

2026-08-12 15:34:16:00

[Treasures from National Museum of Korea] Painting of Sea Passage to the Ming dynasty

Period: Joseon Materials: Paper Dimensions: 40.8×34.0cm (Album) This album documents the sea voyage undertaken by a Joseon diplomatic mission to the Ming court in 1624 to seek formal recognition of the newly enthroned King Injo (1623–1649). The original paintings were commissioned and overseen by Yi Deok-hyeong (1566–1645), the mission’s chief envoy. The surviving album, comprising 25 leaves, is believed to have been produced between the late 18th and early 19th centuries as a copy of an earlier

2026-08-12 14:14:22:00

Hanbok models wanted — all ages, pets too

Jongno-gu is recruiting participants for a hanbok showcase featuring children, adults, foreign residents and pets as part of the 2026 Jongno Hanbok Festival, which will take place Sept. 11-12 at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul. The program will invite residents and visitors to take the stage wearing traditional Korean attire. This year, the district has also added a pet category. Applications are open in two categories: a general division and a pet division. The general division is open to K

2026-08-11 13:42:42:00

Night run coming to Yangjaecheon on Aug. 28

The Seoul Metropolitan Government will launch a nighttime running program along Yangjaecheon on Aug. 28, inviting residents to exercise in the cooler night air while supporting nearby commercial districts. The inaugural Yangjaecheon Moonlight Night Run, jointly organized with the 7979 Seoul Running Crew, will feature a 5.8-kilometer course along Yangjaecheon and Yeouicheon, the city government announced Monday. Registration will open at 2 p.m. Tuesday through the Seoul Public Service Registratio

2026-08-10 13:40:45:00

[Treasures from National Museum of Korea] Celadon Bowl with Inlaid Grape and Child Design

Period: Goryeo Kingdom Materials: Celadon Decorated with both relief and inlay techniques, this bowl represents an early form of inlaid celadon. Its interior is covered with molded designs of flowers, grapevines and children. Black slip highlights the children’s outlines and the folds of their clothing, while white slip defines their bodies. With innocent expressions, the children are depicted holding lotus blossoms or seed pods, or aiming slingshots at birds.

2026-08-05 10:58:56:00

MMCA, Tokyo Institute to trace Korea-Japan art exchanges through archives

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, will launch a five-year study of archival materials tracing how Korean artists' studies and careers in Japan shaped modern and contemporary Korean art and artistic exchanges between the two countries. Under a recent agreement with the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties, MMCA will examine records concerning Korean artists who studied or worked in Japan from the 1920s through the 1990s during the Japanese colonial er

2026-08-04 14:06:16:00

[Photo News] Inside Korea’s last empire

A portrait of Emperor Gojong, Korea’s oldest surviving national flag, or Taegeukgi, and relics of early independence activists have returned to public view as the National Museum of Korea reopened its renovated gallery dedicated to the Korean Empire (1897-1910) on Thursday. Located on the first floor of the museum’s permanent exhibition wing, the gallery brings together 65 objects, including seven state-designated treasures. Among the highlights are three royal seals and the “Uigwe,” or royal pr

2026-07-31 15:59:04:00

Christine Sun Kim turns sign language into a monumental fight against the world

Black lines stretch across the walls and floor of the Seoul Box, while an animation unfolds on a towering curved screen overhead. Located at the hub of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, the Seoul Box is the museum's tallest exhibition hall, designed for monumental, site-specific installations. Korean American artist Christine Sun Kim visualizes sound in her own language, expanding perceptions of how people communicate in an audio-centric world. Her works also confront th

2026-07-31 15:58:40:00

How spoons became part of Korean culture

Few everyday objects appear as often in Korean expressions as the spoon. Among them are the instruction to “not lift your spoon before the eldest person at the table begins eating,” a well-known rule of dining etiquette, and the saying to “put one’s spoon on (the table),” a reference to placing your spoon on a meal that someone else has prepared, meant as a criticism of someone who jumps in at the last minute to take credit for someone else’s work. More recently, the terms “gold spoon” and “dirt

2026-07-31 09:00:00:00