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[Weekender] Korea’s ‘graynaissance’ stars

Jun 7, 2019

From YouTube to the catwalk, seniors find new platforms for later-life success
[Eye Plus] Seoul’s sharing bikes moving up a gear

Jun 6, 2019

Riding a bike in Seoul has never been easy. With spider web-like tangles of roads teeming with traffic, and pedestrian areas packed with people milling about, talking and running at different speeds,...
Number of King Sejong Institutes to rise by 13 to 180

Jun 5, 2019

The government said Wednesday it will establish 13 new state-run King Sejong Institutes in 11 countries for foreigners wanting to learn the Korean language and culture. With the additions, the numbe...
Korea’s image in the eyes of the outside world

Jun 4, 2019

While the image of South Korean director Bong Joon-ho posing triumphantly with his Palme d’Or trophy at this year’s Cannes Film Festival is the most popular recent image of Korea on the world stage, ...
Revelations by school bullying victims rattle K-pop industry

May 29, 2019

Three rising K-pop stars and their agencies have recently gotten into trouble following revelations that the stars bullied classmates in their school years. (Yonhap) They are Yoo Young-hyun, member...
[Graphic News] ‘Parasite’ wins top honors at Cannes

May 28, 2019

The Palme d’Or, the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, was awarded Saturday to “Parasite,” a social satire and critical favorite from South Korean director Bong Joon-ho. It is the first time a K...
Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

May 26, 2019

CANNES, France (Yonhap) -- South Korean director Bong Joon-ho grabbed the highest honor at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival on Saturday for his black comedy movie "Parasite." Bong became the first Sout...
City needs ‘room to breathe,’ architect says

May 21, 2019

Kim Sung-woo’s project at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale calls for a thoughtful approach to the Sewoon Sangga redevelopment plans
‘Arts factory’ in Palbok boasts intriguing look and theme

May 15, 2019

Once a run-down factory in Jeonju, gallery now aspires to landmark status JEONJU, NORTH JEOLLA PROVINCE -- Driving north of Jeonju City Hall, past Jeonju University and onto the industrial complex g...
UNESCO council recommends Confucian academies for UNESCO World Heritage inscription

May 14, 2019

Nine of South Korea’s Confucian academies have been recommended by a UNESCO council to be inscribed on its World Heritage List, the Cultural Heritage Administration said Tuesday. The CHA said it has...
[Weekender] Hottest makgeolli variations leading old spirit's revival

May 10, 2019

Feel like you’re missing out on the evolution of makgeolli? Don’t worry. The following are some of the hottest brews now for you to catch up with the ongoing revival of South Korea’s oldest booze. T...
Hallyu gains steam with exports rising 9.1% in 2018

May 3, 2019

Hallyu continues to have a positive impact on the economy with related exports rising 9.1 percent in 2018, according to a recent Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange report. The rep...
[Weekender] Where to picnic in Seoul

May 3, 2019

Picnic-perfect spots in the city
[Weekender] Back in the day: Sweet memories of picnics

May 3, 2019

In South Korea, spring outings are a grand, communal affair that bring people together. Schools, churches, companies and various social clubs and communities start planning way before spring arrives....
[Weekender] Picnic rentals: Skip the hassle, enjoy the season

May 3, 2019

Sometimes, the best picnics happen on the spur of the moment. And South Korea’s thriving picnic rental services, conveniently clustered near popular destinations, make last-minute outings a breeze. ...