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[Photo News] Korea celebrates Hangeul’s birthday

Tuesday is the annual Hangeul Day that commemorates the creation of the Korean alphabet in the 15th century, with events scheduled throughout the country. Hangeul, which can be translated into “writ...

Oct 8, 2018
Culture
Seoul International Writers’ Festival to examine where literature stands today

Local and foreign writers are set to gather in Seoul to discuss literature later this month, when the Literature Translation Institute of Korea hosts the Seoul International Writers’ Festival. The b...

Oct 8, 2018
Culture
Typhoon Kong-rey jeopardizes Saturday’s fireworks festival

The 16th Seoul International Fireworks Festival, slated for Oct. 6, might have to be postponed if the rain brought by Typhoon Kong-rey does not subside. According to international weather agencies, ...

Oct 5, 2018
Culture
Seoul invites citizens to share ideas on digital city

Seoul City is inviting citizens to share ideas on creating a “smarter city.” The Seoul International Digital Festival, organized by the Seoul Digital Foundation, will open on Oct. 27 at Gaepo Digita...

Oct 5, 2018
Culture
Poet Heo Su-Kyoung dies of cancer in Germany

The poet Heo Su-kyoung has died of gastric cancer in Germany where she had been studying archaeology for the past 26 years, her publishing agency said Thursday. She was 54. Heo passed away at around...

Oct 4, 2018
Culture
Hanyangdoseong Festival to offer glimpse into life in Joseon

Commonly known as the Seoul Fortress, the Hanyangdoseong is a series of walls built during the Joseon era (1392-1910) to protect the kingdom’s capital -- today’s Seoul -- against invaders. Complete...

Oct 4, 2018
Culture
Enjoy city picnic amid flowers, trees at Seoul Garden Show

Seoul Garden Show kicked off Wednesday at Yeouido Park, aiming to offer a picnic-like experience for visitors. This year, the annual show now in its fourth edition, is held under the theme of “Seoul...

Oct 4, 2018
Culture
Gyeongju calls on presidential office to return Buddhist statue

A civic group in the southeastern city of Gyeongju said Tuesday it will form a committee with the city government and the city assembly as part of its efforts to have a ninth century Buddhist statue ...

Oct 2, 2018
Culture
Korean-learning foreigners invited to Seoul

Foreigners learning Korean language across the world via state-run King Sejong Institutes will visit the country from Oct. 2-10, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday. According to...

Oct 1, 2018
Culture
[Trending] Aged barbers’ trimming skills impress young customers

The barbershop, once considered a place of the past, has come back around as an essential grooming parlor for young hipsters in Korea. Many of the newly opened shops are operated by young barbers who...

Sept 28, 2018
Culture
1 in 3 regional museums substandard: report

About 34.7 percent of the museums run by regional governments have failed the government’s certification system, according to a Culture Ministry data submitted to an opposition lawmaker. Rep. Kim Ja...

Sept 27, 2018
Culture
[Weekender] In fall, Seoul offers bit of tradition, flair for fun

Breezy, sunny and cool, fall is arguably the best season to explore Seoul -- the capital filled with tradition, history and a flair for fun. As the fall weather is ideal for outdoor activities, the...

Sept 27, 2018
Culture
N. Korea asks for delay in joint excavation of historic palace site

North Korea on Thursday requested a delay in the joint excavation of an ancient palace site scheduled to begin later in the day, citing lack of preparations and workforce, the unification ministry sa...

Sept 27, 2018
Culture
[Photo News] Last day of Chuseok holiday

On the final day of Chuseok holiday, Koreans hit the streets with their families to visit key tourist spots and large shopping districts in Seoul and elsewhere. A large crowd gathered at the Korean ...

Sept 26, 2018
Culture
[Herald Review] Musical Matilda packs fun, wit, impressive visuals

“Matilda,” the Korean production of “Matilda the Musical,” provides ample doses of what you would expect of the Tony-winning musical, from witty banter, funny and likeable characters to satirical com...

Sept 21, 2018
Culture

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