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Olga Tokarczuk, Peter Handke win Literature Nobels

Oct 10, 2019

Polish writer Olga Tokarczuk on Thursday won the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature, which was delayed over a sexual harassment scandal, while Austrian novelist and playwright Peter Handke took the 2019 ...
Alex Mustonen talks about breaking prejudice about architecture

Oct 10, 2019

Alex Mustonen, co-founder of New York-based studio Snarkitecture, talked about breaking some of the biased perceptions that people have about architecture at the Herald Design Forum 2019 on Thursday....
Herald Design Forum asks world: ‘Do we need another planet?’

Oct 10, 2019

In an era some are calling the “Anthropocene,” marked by significant human impact on Earth’s geology and ecosystems, mankind may be facing an imminent decision about the future of this blue marble. G...
Michael Govan emphasizes importance of cultural diversity

Oct 10, 2019

Michael Govan, director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, on Thursday talked about the importance of cultural diversity when managing an art museum, at the Herald Design Forum 2019. “To survi...
Hangeul celebrated on its birthday

Oct 8, 2019

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will hold a wide range of events Wednesday to celebrate the 573rd Hangeul Day in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul. Hangeul is the writing system for the Korean ...
[Eye Plus] Hangeul, our proud script

Oct 4, 2019

Oct. 9 is the birthday of Hangeul, the writing system for the Korean language. On this national holiday, South Koreans celebrate the beauty of the over 500-year-old alphabet, invented by King Sejong...
Adorable monsters to decorate Seoul lake

Oct 3, 2019

First came a rubber duck. Then came a supermoon, a pair of swans and a human-shaped figure. This year, it's going to be a group of monsters that shimmer under moonlight. South Korean retail conglome...
[Eye plus] Traces of ancient kingdom in Seoul

Sept 27, 2019

The soul and spirit of an ancient kingdom reside in the center of Seoul’s Songpa-gu. The ancient tombs in Seokchon-dong -- a set of stone mound tombs believed to have been built during the early Bae...
Gyeongju certified as a key Silk Road city

Sept 27, 2019

Universities’ network recognizes Korean city as part of the ancient route
S. Korea joins Gothenburg Book Fair as guest of honor

Sept 26, 2019

South Korea on Thursday took part in the 2019 Gothenburg Book Fair as the guest of honor, providing the Nordic audience a rare glimpse into its literature and culture. The four-day annual book fair,...
Intangible heritage of Thailand, Bhutan to be performed in Korea

Sept 24, 2019

Traditional mask dances of Thailand and Bhutan will be performed in Korea as part of a cultural exchange program, along with an international conference about the present and future of traditional ma...
Website about Goryeo Buddhist Paintings in US museums launched

Sept 23, 2019

A website carrying information about Buddhist paintings from the Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392) currently held at US museums has been launched. The digital catalogue, “Goryeo Buddhist Painting: A Closer ...
[Eye Plus] Peaceful Buam-dong rises as hip place

Sept 20, 2019

Nestled between two mountains -- Bugaksan and Inwangsan -- Buam-dong in Jongno-gu, Seoul, is a quiet neighborhood often described as an oasis of tranquility not far from the city center. While a lar...
[Weekender] Bank branches reinvented

Sept 20, 2019

As banking goes mobile, retail banks are trying to figure out what to do with their increasingly empty branches. One idea is to give customers more reasons to stop by, like a cup of Paul Bassett cof...
Kaan show attracts Pattaya visitors

Sept 19, 2019

Pattaya on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand may be better known for its nightlife and water sports. But the city also offers the Kaan show, a theatrical experience that combines live-action...