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Film star under fire for ‘drunken’ interview

In a promotional effort gone sour, Kim Ji-soo made headlines Wednesday by turning up hung-over for her group media interview. It was reported that Kim, a veteran actress whose career spans nearly th...

Koreas to resume Manwoldae dig around next week

South and North Korea are presumed to resume the joint excavation of an ancient palace site in North Korea as early as next week, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The joint ...

October 15, 2018
Culture
Hanbok designer to receive top culture honors post-death

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Monday announced that it will present the Geumgwan Order of Cultural Merit, the highest honor of its kind, to late designer Lee Young-hee, who specializ...

October 15, 2018
Culture
Boycott-free BIFF closes with a task at hand

The 23rd Busan International Film Festival drew to a close Saturday, shaken by Typhoon Kong-rey, but having enjoyed its first year since its operations were normalized. Rounding off the festivities ...

October 14, 2018
Film
[Herald Interview] BTS fever ‘revolutionizing’ existing structure

After BTS topped the Billboard 200 albums chart -- a feat previously thought impossible for a Korean artist -- people started wondering what makes the group so special. The Korean music scene has bee...

October 12, 2018
Music
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights around Korea

Healing Yoga’ at Coex Aquarium Coex Aquarium is holding an event that allows visitors to look at aquatic life while doing yoga. The “Healing Yoga” session to be held at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 19 will ta...

October 11, 2018
Travel
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

Dark Figure of Crime (Korea) Opened Oct. 3 Crime, Drama, Mystery Directed by Kim Tae-kyun Convicted murderer Kang (Ju Ji-hoon) calls up detective Kim Hyung-min (Kim Yoon-seok) from his cellphone...

October 11, 2018
Film
[팟캐스트] (268) 방탄소년단 정부 훈장 받아, 김정은 교황 북한 방문 환영

(Yonhap) 진행자 : 윤민식, Kevin Lee Selzer 1. Kim Jong-un would welcome Pope Francis to Pyongyang: Cheong Wa Dae 기사 요약: 한국 정부는 북한의 김정은 위원장이 프란체스코 교황의 방북을 "열렬히 환영할 것"이라고 밝혔다. 청와대 김의겸 대변인에 따르면 김 위원장은 지난달 ...

October 10, 2018
Podcast
BTS to get medal for spreading Korean culture: presidential office

K-pop sensation BTS is being commended for its contributions in spreading Korean culture and language, the presidential office said Monday. Cheong Wa Dae spokesman Kim Eui-kyeom said it had been dec...

October 8, 2018
Music
[Photo News] Korea celebrates Hangeul’s birthday

Tuesday is the annual Hangeul Day that commemorates the creation of the Korean alphabet in the 15th century, with events scheduled throughout the country. Hangeul, which can be translated into “writ...

October 8, 2018
Culture
VR cinema at BIFF a glimpse into future?

BUSAN -- Many kids have dreamed of jumping into their favorite cartoon and being part of it, and virtual reality cinema is as close as you’re likely to get with today’s technology. The VR Theater se...

October 7, 2018
Film
‘Ode to the Goose’ explores communication, paths of characters’ lives

“Ode to the Goose” by Korean-Chinese director Zhang Lu is a curious film. The main characters go through numerous conflicts in their lives, many of which remain unresolved. “I do not know the answer...

October 5, 2018
Film
BIFF jurors seek fresh talent to shape the future of cinema

A film festival isn’t just a place to appreciate top-notch contemporary cinematic works, but also an opportunity to uncover new talent and determine the future of cinema. This is what the jurors for...

October 5, 2018
Film
Japanese actor criticizes use of controversial flag

Actor Kunimura Jun suggested that Japan should back down from its insistence on flying the controversial Rising Sun Flag during its visit to Jeju Island. Kunimura, one of the jury members for the Ne...

October 5, 2018
Film
BIFF sets sail, begins 10 days of cinematic splendor

World premieres, time-honored classics, special exhibitions and a tribute to a South Korean master auteur are among the delights in store for avid moviegoers Oct. 4-16 at this year’s Busan Internatio...

October 4, 2018
Film

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