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Learning from our forebears

Learning from history is important, we say. For Pyo Jae-du, the word “history” here is not limited to major historical events. It includes our forebears’ attitude toward life. Pyo, a former reporte...

Mar 14, 2019
Book Review
[Herald Interview] Chef Akira comes back to Seoul

Adrenaline-fueled chef practices ‘modern Japanese cuisine with Korean essence’

Mar 14, 2019
Food
Preservation, promotion of cultural heritage among key plans for S. Korea

The Cultural Heritage Administration on Wednesday laid out its plan for the year, centered on strategic goals of preserving and promoting the country’s legacy here and abroad to create jobs and boost...

Mar 13, 2019
Culture
Korean writer on long list for Man Booker Int’l Prize

Novelist Hwang Sok-yong, one of the most acclaimed writers in South Korea today, has been long-listed for the 2019 Man Booker International Prize for “At Dusk.” On Wednesday, the Man Booker Internat...

Mar 13, 2019
Book Review
Le Cordon Bleu-Sookmyung Academy invites high school students to mark Gout de France

On March 21, chefs from around the world will work to create a French-style dinner for the Gout de France/Good France celebration. The event, now in its fifth edition, aims to promote French gastron...

Mar 13, 2019
People
Yang Jung-uk is a storyteller

Artist turns his stories into sculptures, gives thoughts on life through exhibition at Gallery Hyundai

Mar 12, 2019
Arts&Design
Three Korean artists to show at 2019 Venice Biennale main exhibition

Korean artists Lee Bul, Suki Seokyeong Kang and Anicka Yi -- are joining the main exhibition of 2019 Venice Biennale, titled “May You Live in Interesting Times” and curated by Ralph Rugoff. The thre...

Mar 11, 2019
Arts&Design
Culture Ministry vows inter-Korean cooperation, including joint Olympics participation

Despite the recent collapse of the Washington-Pyongyang summit, worsening prospects for inter-Korea relations, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Monday vowed to “spearhead peace between ...

Mar 11, 2019
Culture
[Graphic News] Foreign patients report satisfaction with S. Korean medical services

Foreigners visiting South Korea for medical treatment are largely satisfied with the services they receive, a poll showed. Foreign patients gave an average rating of 90.5 out of 100 for the level ...

Mar 10, 2019
Health
Looking into March 1 Independence Movement in global context

Seoul Museum of Art holds ‘Zero Gravity World’ at Namseoul venue, commemorating 100th anniversary of movement

Mar 10, 2019
Arts&Design
[Newsmaker] Big Bang’s Seungri to enlist in Army on March 25

Big Bang’s Seungri will enlist in the Army as an active duty soldier at the end of this month, according to YG Entertainment on Friday. He will start his basic training at the Nonsan Army Training C...

Mar 8, 2019
Arts&Design
What to expect from the Korean Pavilion at the 2019 Venice Biennale

“History Has Failed Us, but No Matter.” This bold sentence from the 2017 novel “Pachinko” by Lee Min-jin, a National Book Award finalist, is the title of the Korean Pavilion at the 2019 Venice Bienn...

Mar 8, 2019
Arts&Design
As rice sales slow, sellers go premium

With Koreans diversifying their eating habits, rice sommeliers cater to quality seekers with high-end cultivars

Mar 7, 2019
Food
Welcoming spring in Seogwipo, gem of Korea’s resort island

SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island -- Sitting on the rocky southern coastlines of Jeju Island, the city of Seogwipo is known for its beaches, forests, waterfalls, parks and other cultural experiences one may stum...

Mar 7, 2019
Travel
Affordable kaiseki-style eats at Sazanka

Two chefs craft seasonal Japanese fare at new restaurant

Mar 7, 2019
Food

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