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Sat, March 25, 2023 | 07:33

'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

Investment in small shares of artworks increases in recent 3 yrs

Investment in small shares of artworks increases in recent 3 yrs

Total investments into small shares of blue-chip artwork in Korea amounted to nearly 100 billion won ($78.5 million) over the past three-and-a-half years, industry data showed Monday.

2022-05-09 10:56

Instant noodle makers roll out novelty products to attract foodies

Instant noodle makers roll out novelty products to attract foodies

When it comes to packaged Korean instant noodle products, it becomes almost impossible to discuss how they taste without the word “spicy” - whether it be noodles soaked in red beef broth or served stir-fried with hot chicken flavor.

Park Han-sol | 2022-05-02 12:57

In-person springtime festivals return nationwide amid eased social distancing

In-person springtime festivals return nationwide amid eased social distancing

With Korea's social distancing measures mostly eased and the outdoor mask mandate to be lifted effective on Monday, in-person religious and cultural festivals are making their return nationwide to celebrate spring.

Park Han-sol | 2022-05-01 15:42

Royal Culture Festival to open May 10

Royal Culture Festival to open May 10

Performances, traditional rituals, nighttime tours and virtual events will be offered at five Joseon-era palaces and other royal sites in Seoul in May to showcase the nation's traditional cultural heritage. The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center under the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation said, Wednesday, that they will hold the bia...

Kim Rahn | 2022-04-28 12:50

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