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Sun, January 29, 2023 | 18:12

Early Joseon-era painting of government officials' gathering unveiled

Early Joseon-era painting of government officials' gathering unveiled

A painting from the 16th-century Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910), titled “Gathering of Officials at Dokseodang Study,” has been unveiled for the first time after it was made approximately 490 years ago. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) on Wednesday unveiled the painting, which had been owned by Japanese collectors since early 1900s, although how and when it had been init...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-06-22 15:59

Seoul Fashion Week to be held fully in October for 1st time in 3 years

Seoul Fashion Week to be held fully in October for 1st time in 3 years

Seoul Fashion Week, South Korea's biggest biannual fashion show, will be held fully in person in October, following two years of scaled-down events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday.

2022-06-20 14:37

Centuries-old artifact with thinner-than-hair engraving unveiled to public

Centuries-old artifact with thinner-than-hair engraving unveiled to public

An ancient gilt relic with ultra-precise patterns, presumed to be from the eighth century Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.-A.D. 935), was made public for the first time on Thursday after it was unearthed in Gyeongju, the ancient capital of Silla, in November 2016.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-06-16 16:42

Growing number of women making foray into football

Growing number of women making foray into football

Sports shows focused on the growth of female amateur players are gaining rave reviews. Viewers, especially female ones, say that such programs - like SBS' “Kick a Goal” featuring futsal, JTBC's “Jump Like a Witch” for basketball and MBC's “Curling Queens” for curling - have not only provided entertainment but also removed barriers for women wishing to participate in team game...

Lee Yeon-woo | 2022-06-05 11:38

'Jang' becomes gateway to connect with different cultures

'Jang' becomes gateway to connect with different cultures

It isn't an exaggeration to say that much of the standard Korean cuisine - from soups, stews, stir-fried food, side dishes to even dipping sauces - starts with the ingredient “meju.” A brick-shaped compressed block of soybeans that have been crushed and dried is the magic ingredient behind iconic Korean condiments known as “jang.”

Park Han-sol | 2022-06-02 14:06

Underwater photographer's 30-year journey documenting humpback whales

Underwater photographer's 30-year journey documenting humpback whales

Considered Korea's first underwater photographer, Chang Namon has shot a number of impressive photo series of humpback whales over nearly 30 years. The travel restrictions for the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic have stopped him from visiting his favorite waters, but he has been training underwater in Goseong County, Gangwon Province, to build the strength to resu...

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-06-02 09:07

Yoogeum Museum sheds light on roof tiles from East Asia

Yoogeum Museum sheds light on roof tiles from East Asia

Yoogeum Museum is the only museum in Korea dedicated to collecting and exhibiting roof tiles from different East Asian countries - Korea, China and Japan. Founded in March 2008, it is home to some 5,000 roof tiles and other stones used to decorate the walls and floors of ancient buildings.

Dong Sun-hwa | 2022-05-24 15:44

[INTERVIEW] How brewery waste turned into pizza dough, energy bars at RE:harvest

INTERVIEWHow brewery waste turned into pizza dough, energy bars at RE:harvest

Wheaty scones, juicy slices of pizza and nachos grande garnished with fresh guacamole sound perfect for a spring picnic. But in the eyes of food upcycling startup RE:harvest, these dishes become the playground for the company's signature flour - made from the tons of grain discarded every day by breweries nationwide. Brewing drinks like beer and “sikhye” (Korean sweet rice pu...

Park Han-sol | 2022-05-24 13:02

[INTERVIEW] Cultural asset restorer who brought 'hanji' into heart of Louvre

INTERVIEWCultural asset restorer who brought 'hanji' into heart of Louvre

The ninth-century Quran manuscript and 18th-century pastel portraits of the Bourbon family, Europe's powerful dynasty that ruled France, Spain, parts of Italy and Luxembourg - what do these seemingly disparate cultural artifacts have in common? They are invaluable relics from the collection of France's Louvre Museum, which were all restored through traditional Korean paper ca...

Park Han-sol | 2022-05-18 14:36

Eva Armisen's newest retrospective continues to celebrate 'trivia' of everyday life

Eva Armisen's newest retrospective continues to celebrate 'trivia' of everyday life

Spanish artist Eva Armisen has made another triumphant return to Korea, the country that has described her as an “artist who paints happiness,” for a brand-new retrospective. Her works, as always, show that it is not dramatic spectacle, but rather the emotional “trivia” of everyday life that give people a renewed sense of hope and healing.

Park Han-sol | 2022-05-15 18:32

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