

Buddhism will ‘pave way’ for stronger Korea India ties
Buddhism can strengthen the ties between South Korea and India, according to Indian actor Gagan Malik. Malik is known for playing the role of Prince Siddhartha in the 2013 film “Sri Siddhartha Gautama,” for which he won best actor at the 2014 World Buddhist Film Festival, but he is also a Buddhist a
Oct. 3, 2024 - 15:32:32‘Dancing with P’ explores dance‘s legacy after death of Pina Bausch
“Dear members of Tanztheater Wuppertal, I am Lee Kyung-sung, a theater director from South Korea.” The play “Dancing with P” opens with this letter Lee wrote in the summer of 2021 to the renowned German dance company founded by Pina Bausch (1940-2009), the legendary figure who transformed the landsc
Oct. 3, 2024 - 15:27:56Hanwha Life Esports aims high with 2024 LoL Worlds
Hanwha Life Esports head coach plans to contribute his Worlds Championship-winning experience as a player to bring his team to the top for the first time Hanwha Life Esports completed its David-and-Goliath story and shocked many spectators by defeating Gen.G in the League of Legends Champions Korea
Oct. 2, 2024 - 16:49:53Pappano connects LSO with Korean audiences
On Tuesday night, conductor and pianist Antonio Pappano stood before the Korean audience at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts’ Grand Theater with the London Symphony Orchestra, marking the orchestra‘s first Korean tour under the new music director. The 64-year-old conductor took the helm of
Oct. 2, 2024 - 15:48:56Sleep tech startup Munice seeks bigger footing in US
Buoyed by successful launch at home, company recruiting new native English-speaking staff to spur growth In a world where sleep disorders reportedly affect millions, South Korean startup Munice is offering a unique and science-based solution. Their app, Nightly, specializes in using a specific type
Oct. 1, 2024 - 14:59:52Korea, Chile eye two-way benefits in green energy
Chile officials hope to win Korea’s green hydrogen project With a renewed push toward a leading green energy supplier with its vast energy resources, Chilean government officials urged South Korea, which shares similar goals in reducing dependence on fossil fuels, to expand investments to Chile and
Sept. 29, 2024 - 16:23:52After ‘Good Partner,’ Jang Na-ra sees marriage as miracle
Jang Na-ra, who portrayed Cha Eun-kyung, the skilled divorce lawyer cheated on by her husband in the popular series “Good Partner,” expressed that the show prompted her to reflect deeply on marriage and divorce -- and that the series led her to consider all marriages as “miracles.” “Good Partner” fo
Sept. 26, 2024 - 15:27:51Dmytro Udovychenko, winner of Queen Elisabeth Competition, on uplifting Ukraine with violin
Dmytro Udovychenko, a Ukrainian violinist, is experiencing his busiest season after winning the 2024 Queen Elisabeth Violin Competition in June. With the latest triumph adding to a long list of prizes won at international competitions, including first prize at the Montreal International Violin Compe
Sept. 25, 2024 - 18:13:49Portraying a version of god for young people in ‘Hadestown’
Choi Jung-won takes gender-neutral role for the first time as Hermes while Kim Min-seok debuts in musical with Orpheus When Kim Min-seok sees veteran musical stage actor Choi Jung-won on stage during the musical performance of “Hadestwon,” the singer-turned-musical-actor hopes the audience can see h
Sept. 24, 2024 - 18:30:52Han River set to transform into lifestyle platform
City government eyes W1tr economic impact of ‘River City Seoul’ vision Once a symbol of Korea‘s rapid economic growth, the Han River is poised to evolve into a “lifestyle platform” for citizens and the ultimate place for healthy pleasure, according to Joo Yong-tae, deputy mayor of the city governmen
Sept. 24, 2024 - 17:38:49Korean ballet sensation Jeon Min-chul pours his heart into dancing
Set to join Mariinsky Ballet, Jeon to debut in Universal Ballet‘s ’La Bayadere‘ For Jeon Min-chul, the 20-year-old sensation who has captured the hearts of Korean ballet fans, dancing has been at the center of his world. Asked about hobbies outside of dance, he struggled to find an answer. “That’s a
Sept. 24, 2024 - 16:42:53US election may unleash growth for Korea: Laffer
With the upcoming US presidential election scheduled for November, South Korea stands to benefit significantly if the new administration brings a change in economic policy, according to Arthur B. Laffer, founder and chairman of Laffer Associates. “A return to pro-growth economic policies in the US i
Sept. 22, 2024 - 15:11:48Kentaro Sakaguchi says cultural differences shape ‘What Comes After Love’
Japanese heartthrob Kentaro Sakaguchi said he thought the cultural distinctions in how people express affection, played a crucial role in his Korean debut series “What Comes After Love.” The six-part Coupang Play original series portrays the romance between Choi Hong (Lee Se-young) and Aoki Jungo (S
Sept. 22, 2024 - 14:33:48Kim Woo-bin grew to appreciate ‘unseen’ heroes with ‘Officer Black Belt’
Through Netflix action comedy “Officer Black Belt,” Kim Woo-bin said he became appreciative of the “unseen” heroes ensuring people’s safety every day. In this coming-of-age film, Kim plays Jung-do, a young man gradually exposed to the world of martial arts officers and probation officers. He acciden
Sept. 20, 2024 - 14:23:47Violinist Kavakos on masterful pairing of Bach and Shostakovich for 2025 Classic Revolution
Greek Violinist Leonidas Kavakos, who performed with the KBS Symphony Orchestra earlier this month as part of the annual Classic Revolution, is set to return to Korea next year. When he returns, it will be as the new artistic director of the classical music festival organized by the Lotte Foundation
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