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Park Chan-wook among figures penalized in relation to Sewol

Over 100 figures in culture and entertainment sector, including prominent film director Park Chan-wook, had been unlawfully censored or penalized for publicly denouncing irregularities related to 201...

Apr 15, 2018
Culture
[Trending] #HomeCafe #Instagram

Open a bottle, pour the drink into a cup and decorate it with a scoop of ice cream. Videos featuring the three simple steps are now rocking the internet in Korea on the sidelines of current fad “smal...

Apr 13, 2018
Culture
[Weekender] Why more Koreans are working out at home

Time constraints and plethora of creative online content fuel drive to exercise at home

Apr 13, 2018
Culture
[Weekender] No time for gym? Try ‘home training’

More people opt for at-home training videos and instructions via social media to stay in shape and build strength

Apr 13, 2018
Culture
[Herald Interview] A transformation from model to shaman

Pang Eun-mi hopes to dispel longstanding prejudice against Korean mudang

Apr 13, 2018
Culture
[Weekender] Crushing stereotypes, Pilates not ‘for girls only’

Pilates gaining popularity among men amid higher demand sparked by growing posture issues

Apr 13, 2018
Culture
[Eye Plus] Travel back in time in Seochon

Just a few blocks off the busy streets near Gwanghwamun Plaza are clusters of Korean traditional houses -- or hanok -- that have stood the test of time in Seochon. Seochon, which means west village ...

Apr 13, 2018
Culture
Korean anchorwoman with glasses sparks sensation

A female news presenter of one of the three major TV networks here appeared wearing glasses on air, sparking interest online. Lim Hyeon-ju, who delivers the news on MBC’s morning news program “MBC N...

Apr 12, 2018
Culture
[Photo News] The end of spring cold spell

After the brief cold spell Korea meets every year in spring, temperatures have turned mildly warm once more. Cherry blossoms were in full bloom on Wednesday afternoon, which saw highs of 18 degrees ...

Apr 11, 2018
Culture
Olympics for magicians to kick off in July in Busan as organizers anticipate NK's participation

BUSAN -- More than 110 top guns of the magic world will gather in the South Korean coastal city of Busan this summer to take part in the World Championships of Magic competition, organizers said Tues...

Apr 10, 2018
Culture
Truth committee: More than 9,000 politically active artists blacklisted under ex-President Park

The former Park Geun-hye government maintained a list of more than 9,000 artists deemed critical of the government and used it to disadvantage them from various state support programs, a civilian-gov...

Apr 10, 2018
Culture
Seoul city embarks on project to expand Gwanghwamun Square

The Seoul city government and the national heritage agency announced a joint initiative Tuesday to redesign the pedestrian plaza at the heart of the capital as part of urban planning aimed at bolster...

Apr 10, 2018
Culture
Hangeul exhibition explores Korean script‘s beauty in art form

The latest art exhibition in Seoul will showcase how the writing system of Korea is not only an efficient means of communication, but also admirable for its artistic value. “SoundXHangeul: Variation...

Apr 9, 2018
Culture
[Eye Plus] ‘Pink clouds’ of blooming cherry blossoms

Every spring for the past five years, the song “Cherry Blossom Ending” has topped the local music charts. Released in 2012 by local band Busker Busker, the track is recognized as Korea’s national spr...

Apr 6, 2018
Culture
[Video] Barbershop offers a cultural space for gentlemen

Pressure-free interaction and detailed styling options help cultivate a new customer base

Apr 6, 2018
Culture

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