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July 17, 2019 Culture

Baekje tomb remnants found in Gongju

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...

Sol Beach Hotel & Resort Jindo opens

Sol Beach Hotel & Resort Jindo, Daemyung Resort’s latest and 17th resort branch, is opening on Friday. Located in Jindo, South Jeolla Province, it is the third of Daemyung’s Sol Beach brand, which i...

July 16, 2019
Travel
Korail launches travel package to Chuncheon for foreigners

Korail is launching a travel package deal for foreigners that includes a round-trip train ticket, a taxi ride and admission to major tourist spots in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. According to Korail...

July 16, 2019
Travel
12 years a dispute: Who owns ‘people’s words’?

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...

July 16, 2019
Culture
Lee Moon-sae to hold charity concert in Pyeongchang in August

Korean singing legend Lee Moon-sae will hold an outdoor charity concert in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province, next month, his agency said Monday. According to KMOONfnd, the concert will be held at 7:30 ...

July 15, 2019
Music
Chemistry between leads the key in ‘Tune in for Love’

When director Jung Ji-woo talks about the two romantic leads in his upcoming film “Tune in for Love,” he uses a Korean expression equivalent to “reading the phone book and making it sound good.” Kim ...

July 15, 2019
Film
[Herald Interview] Diver Woo Ha-ram eyes 1st medal after strong performance in preliminaries

No diver in South Korean history has ever managed to notch a medal in an Olympic or world championship event, but hopes are high for 21-year-old Woo Ha-ram, who finished third in the preliminary men’...

July 13, 2019
More sports
Gwangju kicks off 17 days of swimming festivities at World Championships

Kwangju Women’s University Universiade Gymnasium opened three hours before the official opening ceremony began at 8:20 p.m., with the anticipation for the FINA World Championships riding high in the ...

July 12, 2019
More sports
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Spider-Man: Far From Home (US) Opened July 2 Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Directed by Jon Watts Peter Parker (Tom Holland), aka Spider-Man, is unsure of himself and is torn between wanting a normal...

July 12, 2019
Film
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

Everland Summer Water Fun Held annually since 2005, Everland’s summer festival is back with a variety of programs, such as water shows, light shows and other fun activities. It is open to visitors ...

July 12, 2019
Travel
S. Korea eyes medal with largest-yet delegation at World Aquatic Championships

South Korean swimmers are shooting for the country’s 1st medal since 2011 in the upcoming 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships, to kick off Friday in Gwangju. On its home turf, the country is send...

July 11, 2019
More sports
What to do in Gwangju: Cultural events on swimming championships’ sidelines

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...

July 11, 2019
Culture
Gwangju raises curtain on FINA World Championships

World-class swimmers have arrived, tickets are almost sold out, safety precautions have been taken, and venues have been prepared as Gwangju puts the finishing touches on hosting the FINA World Champ...

July 11, 2019
More sports
Culture minister vows support for gaming market

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...

July 8, 2019
Culture
S. Korea's Confucian academies inscribed on UNESCO list

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...

July 7, 2019
Culture

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