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National Museum holds exhibition on Kazakhstan civilization

Nov 29, 2018

The National Museum of Korea is hosting an exhibition with the Republic of Kazakhstan, highlighting the civilization of the great plains of Kazakhstan and the cultural heritage of its people. In the...
USAG Yongsan opens gallery to the public after 114 years

Nov 29, 2018

A gallery opens at the US Army Garrison Yongsan on Friday, 114 years after the area was closed off to the public. Opened by Seoul City, the Yongsan Park Gallery is located at the United Service Orga...
Exhibition sheds light on US journalist who brought March 1 Movement to outside world

Nov 28, 2018

The life and times of Albert Wilder Taylor, the US journalist who broke the news of the March 1 Movement and drew global attention to the plight of the Korean people under Japanese rule, are the subj...
Mickey Mouse to make first visit to Seoul

Nov 27, 2018

Walt Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse will be visiting Seoul as part of a yearlong world tour celebrating his 90th birthday. The beloved character’s first trip to the country coincides with the third an...
[Photo News] Is this body yours or mine?

Nov 26, 2018

Art Sonje Center holds Julien Previeux’s first solo exhibition, ‘Pinch-to-Zoom,’ through Jan. 29
Ssireum becomes Koreas’ 1st jointly inscribed UNESCO world heritage item

Nov 26, 2018

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 ...
Koreas make historic bid for ‘ssireum’ as 1st jointly held UNESCO world heritage item

Nov 26, 2018

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...
Santa's set of points

Nov 25, 2018

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...
18th-century royal court artwork to be designated national treasure

Nov 23, 2018

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...
Enjoying modern life in traditional style

Nov 22, 2018

‘Life inside picture frame’ at Ham Kyeong Ru in Eunpyeong Hanok Village
[Photo News] Chefs awarded for ‘modern’ Korean food creations

Nov 19, 2018

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...
[Eye Plus] Comic characters revitalize old neighborhood

Nov 15, 2018

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 ...
[Weekender] Subscription plans bring readers back to books

Nov 15, 2018

Monthly book delivery and unlimited e-books plans pave the way for new reading experiences
[Weekender] Korean startups craft mix of beer and subscriptions

Nov 15, 2018

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...
As night falls, Korea’s ancient beauty comes to life at Deoksugung

Nov 8, 2018

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...