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Pursuing ‘permissible’ beauty in Korea

Halal beauty products appeal to both Muslim and non-Muslim customers but Korean companies are slow to adapt

May 1, 2018
Culture
Korea to join hands with ASEAN, CIS countries to boost Hallyu

In a bid to further spread Korean pop culture throughout the world, Korea will seek cultural exchanges with other countries, including members of ASEAN and CIS, the state-run agency promoting Korean ...

Apr 30, 2018
Culture
[2018 Inter-Korean summit] South Koreans’ lunch today: Pyongyang Naengmyeon

Following the historic meeting between the two Koreas’ leaders on Friday morning at Panmunjeom, North Korea’s Kim Jong-un said something to South Korean President Moon Jae-in that caught the ears of ...

Apr 27, 2018
Culture
Korea to open Asia's largest arboretum with released Siberian tigers next week

BONGHWA, North Gyeongsang Province -- South Korea's forest authorities said Tuesday they plan to open an arboretum with two Siberian tigers strolling in a "tiger forest" in southeastern South Korea n...

Apr 24, 2018
Culture
Gyeongbokgung Palace to host ‘Starlight Tour’

Gyeongbokgung Palace will commence the Gyeongbokgung Starlight Tour next month, featuring various programs centered on traditional food and performances of the Joseon royal palace. This year’s eveni...

Apr 23, 2018
Culture
Not leaving anything to chance

Before tying the knot, check marital compatibility

Apr 22, 2018
Culture
[Video] Take a break with ‘Space-out Competition’

The “2018 Space-out Competition” took place at Yeouido Han River Park on Sunday, under the pitch “Let your exhausted brain relax for a while.” Despite the rainy weather on Sunday morning, about 150 ...

Apr 22, 2018
Culture
[Photo News] Back to the Joseon era

While time machines are the stuff of movies and fairy tales, it is possible to get a taste of what life was like in the Joseon era (1392-1910) at the Korean Folk Village in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province,...

Apr 20, 2018
Culture
[Weekender] Slurping cold bowl of nostalgia

Cold noodle dish popular for the unique texture and taste, also tugs at the heartstrings of Koreans

Apr 20, 2018
Culture
Recreating royal cultures of King Sejong’s reign

A Joseon-period mix of a royal ceremony and a folk play will be performed in downtown Seoul for the first time in more than 230 years. The event is part of the fourth annual Royal Culture Festival, ...

Apr 18, 2018
Culture
BTS, Lee Joon-gi, Yoona voted hallyu stars of 2017: survey

K-pop group BTS, actor Lee Joon-gi and actress Yoona have been chosen as the most popular "hallyu" stars of 2017, a survey showed Tuesday. Soompi, a US-based online news provider specializing in Kor...

Apr 17, 2018
Culture
[Herald interview] Artists duo fascinated by nomadism of island

The Korea Herald interviewed Jane and Louise Wilson by e-mail. Following is an excerpt of the exchanges. The Korea Herald: What kind of project are you currently working on? Jane and Louise Wilson:...

Apr 16, 2018
Culture
Giving remote island a new lease of life

Jeju injects 13.3 billion won into building economically sustainable infrastructure on Gapado

Apr 16, 2018
Culture
Han Kang, Im Heung-soon to collaborate in 2018 Carnegie International

South Korea's internationally acclaimed writer Han Kang and media artist-film director Im Heung-soon will take part in the 2018 Carnegie International, the oldest North American exhibition of contemp...

Apr 16, 2018
Culture
Young Koreans maximize small rooms with cozy interiors

A growing number of Koreans in their 20s and 30s are turning their small studio apartments into cozy nooks. More people are sharing photos of their home interiors on social media platforms, showcasi...

Apr 15, 2018
Culture

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