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National Museum of Korean Literature to be more than repository of books

Jul 24, 2019

The National Museum of Korean Literature aims to function as a culture complex for the public, allowing readers to enjoy Korean literature in diverse forms. The museum has taken the first step towar...
2019 IYF World Culture Camp wraps up

Jul 21, 2019

The 2019 IYF World Culture Camp, the largest cultural camp for undergrads worldwide, ended its two-week run Thursday at Namdong Gymnasium in Incheon. The camp is International Youth Fellowship’s ann...
[Weekender] Better at night

Jul 19, 2019

Guide on what to do on summer nights
Communal dipping, ‘a wartime eating habit with health consequences’

Jul 18, 2019

Chopsticks and spoons digging into the same dish are not an uncommon sight at Korean dining tables. Bowls of rice are served individually, but “banchan,” or side dishes, and “jjigae,” or stew, are ...
Baekje tomb remnants found in Gongju

Jul 17, 2019

A state-run research center has found traces of 41 Baekje-era tumuli near the tomb of King Muryeong in Gongju, some of which could turn out to be newfound royal tombs, the Cultural Heritage Administr...
12 years a dispute: Who owns ‘people’s words’?

Jul 16, 2019

Supreme Court ruling seeks to end quarrel over ownership of version of ‘Hunminjeongeum’ In September 1446, Sejong the Great published the document “Hunminjeongeum” -- meaning “proper sound for teach...
Things to do at FINA championships

Jul 12, 2019

GWANGJU —Water sports competitions are not the only attraction during the 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships, being held July 12-28. There are a wide range of sideline events for spectators and v...
What to do in Gwangju: Cultural events on swimming championships’ sidelines

Jul 11, 2019

Gwangju is considered the center of culture and tourism in the Jeolla region, the southwestern part of the Korean Peninsula. While the so-called “City of Light” is illuminated July 12-28 for the 201...
[Graphic News] Games led sharp growth in Korea‘s cultural exports in 2017

Jul 10, 2019

South Korea’s exports of cultural goods jumped about 47 percent year-on-year in 2017, led by games, K-pop and publishing, an official survey showed. The combined overseas sales in nine culture and...
Culture minister vows support for gaming market

Jul 8, 2019

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Yang-woo on Monday said the ministry will continue to support growth of the local gaming market while preparing measures related to the World Health Organ...
2019 IYF World Culture Camp kicks off in Busan

Jul 7, 2019

The 2019 IYF World Culture Camp, the largest cultural camp for undergrads worldwide, kicked off over the weekend in the southern port city Busan, with an aim to offer character education and exposure...
S. Korea's Confucian academies inscribed on UNESCO list

Jul 7, 2019

The Nine Seowon, Confucian academies from the Joseon era, have officially been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, Korea’s Cultural Heritage Administration said late Saturday. The CHA said...
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ continues to echo throughout Korea

Jul 5, 2019

It seems like the “Bohemian Rhapsody” phenomenon may never die out, evidenced by the concerts, shows and even a Seoul art exhibition paying tribute to Queen and the band’s legendary frontman Freddie ...
[Eye Plus] Making science fun for kids

Jul 5, 2019

With the summer vacation season now upon us, parents with school-aged children can visit city-run science centers for kids instead of crowded indoor playgrounds and shopping malls. The Seoul Metropo...
[Graphic News] Number of museums to rise to 1,310 by 2023

Jul 4, 2019

The number of museums, including art galleries, in South Korea will increase by 16 percent over the next five years under a government proposal to make representative cultural infrastructure more ac...