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Boosted by YouTube, trademark applications for media surge

Mar 8, 2020

With more individuals jumping on to online video platforms in recent years, Korea has seen a sharp increase in the number of related trademark applications, according to data released by the Korean I...
Protestant churches ask government to investigate Shincheonji

Mar 6, 2020

Mainstream Protestant church groups -- the National Council of Churches in Korea and the United Christian Churches of Korea -- on Friday asked the government to investigate leaders of the Shincheonji...
Museum of Korea Emigration History seeks materials from South America

Mar 6, 2020

The Museum of Korea Emigration History on Friday announced that it is asking Korean emigrants in South America to donate historic items for a special exhibition to be held in early July. “It has bee...
[From the Scene] Shincheonji victims ask Moon to investigate religious group

Mar 5, 2020

National Solidarity for Shincheonji Victims on Thursday asked President Moon Jae-in to order an investigation into the religious group Shincheonji. “We are filing charges against Shincheonji and als...
Seoul to further boost content, 'hallyu' in 2020 after BTS, 'Parasite' win big

Mar 5, 2020

After historic global successes by South Korean movie "Parasite" and K-pop band BTS, South Korea will focus on further nurturing local creativity and the global sales of Korean cultural content in 20...
Coronavirus hits Korea‘s gaming scene

Mar 4, 2020

As the number of people infected by the novel coronavirus increases daily, the gaming scene in Korea is suffering -- especially esports. The most popular esports league in Korea, the 2020 League of ...
Culture minister urges churches in Korea to halt gatherings amid coronavirus spread

Mar 4, 2020

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Tuesday urged Protestant churches in South Korea to halt gatherings as the novel coronavirus continues to spread. Culture Minister Park Yang-woo on Tue...
Cabin fever sets in for those in isolation for coronavirus

Mar 3, 2020

Koreans staying at home to avoid COVID-19 come up with ways to cope with the psychological toll of isolation
Luxury hotels hit by ‘Korea phobia’

Mar 3, 2020

High-end hotels in Korea are struggling with the COVID-19 outbreak, as guests cancel stays on concerns over possible viral infection. Five-star hotels in Seoul are experiencing a rapid drop in occup...
'Baby Shark Dance' second most viewed video on YouTube

Mar 3, 2020

The English version of the “Baby Shark Dance” video overtook Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” to become the second most viewed video on YouTube on Monday. South Korea’s children’s educational brand Pinkf...
[Newsmaker] Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee refuses to answer question about eternal life

Mar 2, 2020

Shincheonji founder Lee Man-hee, the figure at the center of the spread of COVID-19 in Korea, refused to answer a question about eternal life, concerning a claim he is said to have made to his believ...
[Herald Interview] National Library of Korea expands space for digital content creators

Mar 2, 2020

The chief executive also revealed her vision for a program for people outside Korea with an interest in Korean culture. “It is still only in my head. I am hoping to create a residency program for th...
Biggest church in Korea halts Sunday services

Feb 28, 2020

Yoido Full Gospel Church in Yeouido, Seoul, the biggest church in Korea, will stop its Sunday services starting this weekend out of concerns over the coronavirus outbreak. A megachurch with around 5...
[Eye plus] Where nobles lived

Feb 28, 2020

Bukchon Hanok Village offers a glimpse into life in Joseon era
Coronavirus affect life pattern for Koreans, foreigners

Feb 28, 2020

With the snowballing numbers of COVID-19 infections in Korea, more people are staying indoors and staying away from public areas. The Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI) conducted a survey on...