Online content creators gather in Gwangju
The 2016 Gwangju World Web Content Festival kicked off on June 23. Under the slogan “Web people, roar into the world,” the festival lifted...
Joseon metal type revived in exhibit
This set of movable metal type was used to print the Neungeomgyeongeonhae(楞嚴經諺解) Buddhist scriptures in 1461.
The ancient Korean kingdom of Joseon (1392-1910) is known...
King Injo’s tomb now open to public
The Cultural Heritage Administration re-opens Jangneung, the tomb of Joseon's 16th ruler King Injo and his queen, on June 17 for the first time...
International book fair opens in Seoul
Italian Ambassador Marco Della Seta (center) and other visitors browse the books on display at the Italy Booth at the Seoul International Book Fair...
King Sejong Institute to open in 9 new cities
Students take Korean language classes at the Korean Cultural Center in Jakarta.
The King Sejong Institute will soon open new branches in nine more locations...
Koreaphilia spans Africa, Europe
Their passion for K-pop spans equally across Africa and Europe. Fans on both continents reveal their love and passion for their favorite K-pop stars,...
KCON France unites European K-pop fans
French fans of K-pop wave hello to Koreans everywhere during KCON France 2016.
An exhibit that showcases both traditional and modern Korea was held as...
K-pop fever hits Europe
Pop groups Shinee, the Bangtan Boys, Block B and F. T. Island sing along to the traditional Korean folk song 'Arirang' during KCON France...
Korean-French 130-year friendship represented through stamps
Commemorative stamps are issued as a form of bilateral cooperation in celebration of 130 years of diplomatic ties between France and Korea. They represent...
‘Arts can bind us together across borders’
President Park Geun-hye speaks to the audience after the K-culture in Nairobi concert on May 31 in the Kenyan capital.
Korea and Kenya have exchanged...
Korea, Uganda communicate through dance, music, sports
President Park Geun-hye speaks after the K-culture in Uganda concert in Kampala on May 29. The president said that she hopes the two countries...
President boosts Korea-Ethiopia ties through culture
President Park Geun-hye and Ethiopian President Mulatu Teshome address the audience after the ‘K-culture in Ethiopia’ show at Addis Ababa University on May 28....
Korea, Kenya become one under same roof
Students from the King Sejong Institute in Nairobi play traditional Korean musical instruments and give a samulnori percussion performance to mark the ‘Day With...
Kenyans take closer look at Korean films
Movie-goers peruse their options at the Korean Film Festival that opens on May 29 at the Imax Theatre in Nairobi.
President Park Geun-hye’s upcoming visit...
Festival spotlights ‘Arirang,’ Miryang’s food, stories
The Miryang Arirang Festival, set to kick off on May 19, allows visitors to enjoy some of the most popular versions of the song...
A glimpse into royal Joseon pastimes
The 'King Jeongjo and His Artistic Hobbies' exhibit opens at the Yeongchunheon (영춘헌) and Jipbokheon (집복헌) houses at Changgyeonggung Palace. The exhibit will have...
King Sejong the Great commemorated on his birthday
The choheonguan, the court official who offers the first drink during a ritual (center), is on his way to offer incense during a ceremony...
Museum Week opens nationwide
Schoolchildren admire a Silla golden crown, or Geumgwangchong (신라 금관총), on display at the National Museum of Korea.
In celebration of International Museum Day, Museum...
‘My dream is to be a K-pop star’
German teen singer Jamie-Lee Kriewitz tells the Bild newspaper that her dream is to be a K-pop star.
Jamie-Lee Kriewitz is a rising teen star...
King’s study room becomes public library
A new library is unveiled at Gyeongbokgung Palace on April 27. The Jibokjae Hall, a former royal study room, has now been renovated as...
