LIFE&STYLE
City needs ‘room to breathe,’ architect says
Kim Sung-woo’s project at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale calls for a thoughtful approach to the Sewoon Sangga redevelopment plans
May 21, 2019
‘Arts factory’ in Palbok boasts intriguing look and theme
Once a run-down factory in Jeonju, gallery now aspires to landmark status JEONJU, NORTH JEOLLA PROVINCE -- Driving north of Jeonju City Hall, past Jeonju University and onto the industrial complex g...
May 15, 2019
UNESCO council recommends Confucian academies for UNESCO World Heritage inscription
Nine of South Korea’s Confucian academies have been recommended by a UNESCO council to be inscribed on its World Heritage List, the Cultural Heritage Administration said Tuesday. The CHA said it has...
May 14, 2019
[Weekender] Hottest makgeolli variations leading old spirit's revival
Feel like you’re missing out on the evolution of makgeolli? Don’t worry. The following are some of the hottest brews now for you to catch up with the ongoing revival of South Korea’s oldest booze. T...
May 10, 2019
Hallyu gains steam with exports rising 9.1% in 2018
Hallyu continues to have a positive impact on the economy with related exports rising 9.1 percent in 2018, according to a recent Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange report. The rep...
May 3, 2019
[Weekender] Where to picnic in Seoul
Picnic-perfect spots in the city
[Weekender] Back in the day: Sweet memories of picnics
In South Korea, spring outings are a grand, communal affair that bring people together. Schools, churches, companies and various social clubs and communities start planning way before spring arrives....
[Weekender] Picnic rentals: Skip the hassle, enjoy the season
Sometimes, the best picnics happen on the spur of the moment. And South Korea’s thriving picnic rental services, conveniently clustered near popular destinations, make last-minute outings a breeze. ...
Lotus Lantern Festival to be held in Seoul
The annual festival commemorating Buddha’s Birthday, a national holiday in Korea, will be held in Jongno and at the temple Jogyesa in central Seoul on May 3-5. The Lotus Lantern Festival, or Yeon De...
Apr 26, 2019
[Weekender] Night market gets glam makeover in Yeouido
Seoul’s Bamdokkaebi weekend night markets to run till October at five locations
From Mickey Mouse to ‘Frozen,’ Disney animations embroider into exhibition
From Marvel Studios to Twentieth Century Fox and Lucasfilm, it appears that nearly the entire entertainment world has fallen in rank under Mickey Mouse’s whiskers. But The Walt Disney Co.’s roots ha...
Apr 23, 2019
Culture minister mulls screen quota for independent films
Culture Minister Park Yang-woo on Monday said the government is considering steps to prevent blockbuster films from monopolizing screens. Park, who took helm of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and T...
Apr 22, 2019
[Weekender] ASMR, the art of anti-stimulation
Looking to be underwhelmed in world of clickbait and viral marketing
Apr 19, 2019
[Weekender] ASMR: The feel-good world made of unexpected sounds
If you haven’t heard of ASMR, believe us, it is huge. On YouTube, videos of people whispering in their microphone, or creating certain sounds that are supposed to trigger an “autonomous sensory meri...
Royal Culture Festival to add color to Seoul’s palaces
During the 2019 Royal Culture Festival, visitors will be able to get a glimpse of the lifestyles of Joseon royals at Seoul’s five historic palaces. The Cultural Heritage Administration announced Wed...
Apr 18, 2019