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[Herald Review] ‘Aida’ brings spectacle and drama to stage

TheaterNov 20, 2019

One thing that is certain about the musical “Aida” is that no matter what version you check out, there is plenty happening onstage. The clever use of props and stage design was effective in making th...
[Weekender] Busan’s delectable fare

Food&BeverageNov 15, 2019

SEOUL/BUSAN -- From fresh seafood to street snacks, Busan is a city of many delectable delights. That’s why it was chosen as the top travel destination for foodies in a 2017 survey by the Korea Tour...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

FilmNov 15, 2019

The Divine Move 2: The Wrathful (Korea) Opened Nov. 7 Crime, Action Directed by Lee Khan A boy who is all alone in the world stumbles across a man named Heo Il-do (Kim Sung-kyun), who trains him...
[Travel Bits] Festivals and sights across Korea

TravelNov 15, 2019

Chrysanthemum Exhibition of the Garden of Morning Calm Visitors to the Chrysanthemum Exhibition can enjoy the blazing fall foliage of nearby Chungnyeongsan and the golden waves created by the pine t...
Shopping for herring: Marketplaces in Busan

TravelNov 15, 2019

Busan’s vitality is best captured in markets BUSAN -- The port city of Busan has long been a hub for exports and imports. While it relinquished its status as a gateway city to Incheon long ago, it i...
Directors, producer of ‘Frozen 2’ to visit Korea

FilmNov 14, 2019

The creative minds behind the highly anticipated sequel to hit Disney animation “Frozen” (2013) will visit Korea later this month. Walt Disney Co. Korea on Monday announced that directors Chris Buck...
[ASEAN-ROK summit] ASEAN Cinema Week 2019 to be hosted in Busan

CultureNov 12, 2019

A film festival showcasing works from Association of Southeast Asian Nations member states will take place in Busan on Friday and Saturday, on the sidelines of the upcoming ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Su...
Yoon Jung-hee, beloved actress and icon of Korean cinema

FilmNov 12, 2019

The nationwide reaction to the recent news that Yoon Jung-hee has Alzheimer’s disease was a testament to her place in South Korean cinema today. Yoon, perhaps not the best-known actress to the youn...
Wolmi Sea Train celebrates 1-month anniversary

TravelNov 12, 2019

Wolmi Sea Train, a monorail connecting the island of Wolmido to Incheon, celebrated one month of operations Friday. The monorail sold 37,365 tickets in the first month of its existence, according to...
As 2019 draws to a close, a preview of Korea’s 2020 film scene

FilmNov 10, 2019

As 2019 slips away, it’s clear that comedy and Hollywood blockbusters have dominated South Korea’s box office this year. Four films -- two domestic and two Hollywood blockbusters -- have broken the ...
[Travel Bits] Festivals and sights across Korea

TravelNov 8, 2019

Chrysanthemum Exhibition of the Garden of Morning Calm Visitors to the Chrysanthemum Exhibition can enjoy the blazing fall foliage of nearby Chungnyeongsan and the golden waves created by the pine t...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

FilmNov 8, 2019

Weathering with You (Japan) Opened Oct. 30 Animation Directed by Shinkai Makoto The summer of his high school freshman year, Hodaka (Kotaro Daigo) runs away from his island home to Tokyo, and qu...
[Weekender] Kensington resort opens new European-themed branch in Seorak

TravelNov 7, 2019

Kensington Hotel & Resort, which opened its 23rd branch up in the mountains of Seoraksan last week, has mostly adopted a strategy of acquiring existing brands and remodeling them instead of building ...
Director Park Chan-wook recognized at Geneva film festival

FilmNov 6, 2019

Korean director Park Chang-wook on Tuesday received the Film and Beyond award at the Geneva International Film Festival, commended for his works including “The Handmaiden,” which will be screened at ...
Seoul indie film festival stresses growing role of female creators

FilmNov 5, 2019

The 45th Seoul Independent Film Festival touted “shift” as the slogan for this year’s event, stressing important changes in the film scene, such as the growing contributions of female filmmakers. “S...