The Korea Herald

LIFE&STYLE

LATEST NEWS

Ssireum becomes Koreas’ 1st jointly inscribed UNESCO world heritage item

The Korean traditional form of wrestling known as ssireum was officially inscribed onto the UNESCO list of intangible cultural assets on Monday, after South and North Korea made their historic first ...

Nov 26, 2018
Culture
Koreas make historic bid for ‘ssireum’ as 1st jointly held UNESCO world heritage item

South and North Korea have officially made a joint bid to inscribe the traditional form of wrestling known as “ssireum” on the UNESCO list of intangible cultural assets. It represents the first joint...

Nov 26, 2018
Culture
Santa's set of points

A group of children enjoy Milennium Seoul Hilton‘s Christmas train display, now on its 23rd run, on Sunday. A 10-meter high Christmas tree has been placed at the lobby along with seasonal decorations...

Nov 25, 2018
Culture
18th-century royal court artwork to be designated national treasure

An 18th-century collection of works that includes a historic painting depicting events at the Joseon Dynasty royal court is slated to become one of South Korea’s national treasures, the Cultural Heri...

Nov 23, 2018
Culture
Enjoying modern life in traditional style

‘Life inside picture frame’ at Ham Kyeong Ru in Eunpyeong Hanok Village

Nov 22, 2018
Culture
[Photo News] Chefs awarded for ‘modern’ Korean food creations

Three young Korean cuisine chefs were awarded Monday by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, for their innovative dishes using local ingredients. An event the same day invited a pane...

Nov 19, 2018
Culture
[Eye Plus] Comic characters revitalize old neighborhood

Seongnae-dong in Gangdong District of Seoul was run-down and quiet, a neighborhood occupied mostly by the elderly. But with Kang Full, a popular webtoon artist who has been living in the area since ...

Nov 15, 2018
Culture
[Weekender] Subscription plans bring readers back to books

Monthly book delivery and unlimited e-books plans pave the way for new reading experiences

Nov 15, 2018
Culture
[Weekender] Korean startups craft mix of beer and subscriptions

Following the rise of the subscription economy, an increasing number of startups have launched services adopting the new business model. One such startup is Daily Shot, which offers a craft beer or c...

Nov 15, 2018
Culture
As night falls, Korea’s ancient beauty comes to life at Deoksugung

Deoksugung Palace, Seoul (Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald) As dusk turns to darkness, the palace of Deoksugung in the heart of Seoul is illuminated by vivid lights and silhouettes. Visitors revel in...

Nov 8, 2018
Culture
Govt. to build Korean literature museum in Seoul's northwestern district

The government said Thursday it will construct the country's first-ever national museum to promote Korean literature in northwestern Seoul. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that...

Nov 8, 2018
Culture
Hangeul to be featured at Language Show exhibition in London

A Hangeul booth will be set up at The Language Show exhibition, Europe’s largest language event, which is being held from Friday to Sunday in London. Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ...

Nov 8, 2018
Culture
Stepping into world of virtual reality

VR games may entertain young Koreans, but uncertainty shadows content market

Nov 6, 2018
Culture
Pet ‘sky shot’ trend fires animal abuse controversy

In recent months, a number of photos on social media showing pets thrown up in the sky have sparked criticism over animal abuse. To get a photo of pets in the blue sky, some pet owners throw them in...

Nov 2, 2018
Culture
[Eye Plus] Decades after bombing, Maehyangri seeks reemergence as ‘Peace Village’

Striving to move on from its decades-long history of bombings and explosions, South Korea’s coastal village of Maehyangri in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, is working to rebrand itself as a symbol of p...

Nov 1, 2018
Culture

The Korea Herald by Herald Corporation

Address : Huam-ro 4-gil 10, Yongsan-gu,Seoul, Korea
Online newspaper registration No : Seoul 아03711
Date of registration : 2015.04.28
Publisher. Editor : Kwon Chung-won
Juvenile Protection Manager : Yang Sung-jin
Tel : 02.727.0114