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[Newsmaker] Kian84 revises controversial webtoon, apologizes

CultureAug 13, 2020

On Thursday afternoon, Kian84 made another revision, this time with a personal apology at the end of the episode. “I used a cute otter after contemplating how to satirically portray this society as ...
International experts to discuss changes in delivery of cultural contents at CCF

CultureAug 13, 2020

On Aug. 26, Secretary of State for the Digital Sector of France Cedric O will give his congratulatory remarks through video call and hold a Q&A session. Also, French scholar Jacques Attali will give ...
Oldest Taegeukgi in Korea on show at National Museum

CultureAug 13, 2020

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Korea‘s liberation from Japanese colonial rule this Saturday, the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, is putting the country’s oldest Taegeukgi, t...
COVID-19 worsens existing problems in film industry

FilmAug 13, 2020

The South Korean film industry faces an unprecedented crisis with COVID-19, but at a forum earlier this month some industry representatives argued that the pandemic only amplified a preexisting probl...
New season of tvN’s ‘Stranger’ delves into conflict between police, prosecution

TelevisionAug 12, 2020

While the first season centered on a search for the true culprit in a murder case, the second season focuses on the conflict between the prosecution and the police. The action takes place two years a...
Four teams qualify for LCK playoffs while AFS likely to take last spot

More sportsAug 10, 2020

T1 secured their playoff spot with a 2-0 victory over Team Dynamics on Sunday, leaving only one final ticket left for the taking. Four teams -- Damwon Gaming, DRX, Gen.G and T1 -- have secured playo...
As Korean content goes global, cultural sensitivity becomes key issue

CultureAug 10, 2020

Actor Ji Chang-wook of SBS’ “Backstreet Rookie” became mired in controversy when he uploaded a video on social media with another actor, SIC, wearing dreadlocks and performing a comical dance. Some i...
New cultural experience: Scandinavian food in most Korean setting

Food&BeverageAug 8, 2020

Rhee’s works in the exhibition capture the construction process of buildings by bringing together multiple photos of the same building in different phases of the construction into one. The constructi...
Contact-free travel in Daejeon

TravelAug 8, 2020

DAEJEON -- With international travel more burdensome than ever because of the spread of COVID-19, many Koreans are traveling domestically for a summer break. The city of Daejeon, about a two-hour dr...
Korail sets up multilingual information kiosks in KTX stations

TravelAug 8, 2020

Korail has introduced multilingual information kiosks in five of the KTX stations most visited by foreigners. The touchscreen machines can be used in four different languages. KTX train schedules an...
DWG reigns atop LCK after defeating Gen.G

More sportsAug 7, 2020

With the match even at one apiece, Damwon decided to rotate Sejuani to support at the last minute in the pick-and-ban phase and picked Karthus for Canyon in the third set. Damwon also banned out Ashe...
Release of traffic camera footage of actor Lim Seul-ong’s accident raises controversy

CultureAug 7, 2020

As the police investigation of Lim Seul-ong’s car accident continues, a local newspaper released traffic camera footage of the Aug. 1 accident, turning public opinion against Lim. Actor and singer L...
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and Packages

TravelAug 7, 2020

’Relax 26 Hours Package’ at Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Novotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotel & Residences presents a staycation package, “Relax 26 Hours Package.” The package includes ...
Pentaport Rock Festival to be held Oct. 16-17 both on, offline

MusicAug 5, 2020

The 2020 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival will take place Oct. 16-17 at Songdo Pentaport Park, the city of Incheon announced on Wednesday. The festival will take place both on and offline, with perfo...
Worlds schedule in Shanghai causes concern for LCK fans

CultureAug 5, 2020

With the date for the World Championship finalized, LoL Champions Korea players expressed their determination to perform at the worlds, but also expressed concerns at the tight schedule. “If we go t...