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[Weekender] How does saju experience measure up?

Jan 17, 2019

Fortunetelling. Is it frivolous entertainment, or a glimpse of another dimension? And is the saju any different from other fortunetelling methods I’ve tried over the years? I had a chance to find out...
[Weekender] Can ‘saju’ tell a person’s luck in a certain year? Believe it or not, Koreans think so

Jan 17, 2019

New Year’s period a boon to fortune-tellers, a chance for couples to check out future for fun
Restoration of national treasure pagoda completed

Jan 14, 2019

The restoration process of a Goryeo-era stone pagoda -- South Korea’s national treasure No. 209 -- has been completed, the Cultural Heritage Administration said Sunday. According to the officials, “...
[Graphic News] Number of global 'hallyu’ fans soars close to 90 million

Jan 13, 2019

The number of dedicated global fans of “hallyu,” or the Korean Wave, is estimated to have surged to about 90 million at the end of last year, a government-affiliated foundation said. The Korea Fou...
[Weekender] Upscale apartments change thoughts on multi-unit dwellings

Jan 10, 2019

‘Brooklyn of Seoul’ Seongsu-dong attracts top-tier apartment complexes
Sejong Center promises improvement in 2019

Jan 9, 2019

The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts plans to become an artistic landmark of Seoul in 2019 by improving the center’s environment and offering diverse quality performances. The arts center, affi...
A look back on Korea’s history through its little-known kingdoms

Jan 8, 2019

Projects related to the Gaya Confederacy among major tasks in the culture sector this year Finding and studying the remnants of ancient kingdoms will be one of South Korean culture authorities’ main...
Bench parkas and Korean students: Fashion trend or status symbol?

Jan 8, 2019

Bench parkas, widely known in South Korea as “long padded coats,” have become must-have winter fashion items in recent years. The parka trend transcends age boundaries but is especially strong among...
Gracias Choir of Korea performs in Uganda

Jan 4, 2019

The Gracias Choir of Korea performed at the “Passover Festival,” a massive religious year-end event in Uganda, at the Mandela National Stadium in the African country on the last day of 2018, organize...
[Eye Plus] Flights of fancy at Joseon archery range

Jan 3, 2019

On a chilly day in December, a group of people gathered in a grass field in downtown Seoul to practice what was one of the most sought-after pastimes in the Joseon era: archery. After notching the...
Story of 12 animal guardians

Jan 3, 2019

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a rat, Michael Jackson was a dog. His little sister Janet is a horse and Beyonce is a rooster, as is her husband Jay-Z. No, the “King of Pop” was not literally man’s bes...
Kim Ki-duk accusers cleared of false accusation

Jan 3, 2019

An actress and producers of a TV show that accused filmmaker Kim Ki-duk of sexual assault have been cleared on charges of false accusations, which had been filed by Kim himself. Seoul Central Distri...
Culture Minister says more foreign visitors a major goal for 2019

Jan 2, 2019

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Do Jong-hwan on Wednesday said one of the biggest goals for this year is to boost the number of foreigners visiting Korea to 18 million, the highest-ever total...
Culture complexes curate interest, taste and lifestyle

Jan 1, 2019

Are culture complexes more than just cafes, restaurants and design shops?
Culture Ministry apologizes for blacklist, gets blasted for insincerity

Dec 31, 2018

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Monday issued another apology for the blacklisting of cultural figures under past administrations, but the press conference was mired by complaints from...