Slew of events this year to promote Korean literature abroad
Korean Cultural Centers worldwide are helping raise global interest in domestic literature. Shown is author Kim Ae-ran (center wearing...
Spring K-Royal Culture Festival adds events for int’l visitors
This year's Spring Palace Culture Festival is scheduled from April 27 to May 5 at Seoul's five major...
Walking with Joseon-era guards patrolling to protect Seoul
The Cultural Heritage Administration has held festivals of traditional Korean culture for both domestic and foreign visitors such as the 2022 reopening of Gwanghwamun...
Gangwon 2024 offers opportunity to promote domestic tourism
Visitors to the promotional booth of the cultural experience zone at Gangneung Hockey Centre in Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province, on...
Lunar New Year culture uses gifts to express gratitude
Visitors to a hypermarket in Seoul on Feb. 5 look for Seollal gift sets. (Wu Jinhua)
Cultural campaign Local 100 promotes history, culture of Suwon
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yu In Chon (fourth from left) on Feb. 7 tries traditional archery at...
Oxford starts Korean language, culture course for UK public
The University of Oxford of the U.K. has launched a course on the Korean language and culture for the public. Shown is...
7 historical landmarks to offer free entry for Lunar New Year
Admission to the four main royal palaces of Seoul, Jongmyo Shrine, Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty and...
3 provincial regions named cities specialized for night tourism
Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do Province, Yeosu, Jeollanam-do Province, and Seongju-gun County, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, have been named this year's specialized cities for night tourism. Shown...
Nat’l Museum of Korea announces list of exhibitions this year
National Museum of Korea Director General Yoon Sung Yong (second from left) on Jan. 24 presents his organization's major plans...
Night tour of former presidential compound slated for Dec. 6-11
Visitors on Sep. 13 explore the former presidential compound of Cheong Wa Dae as part of the tour "Night Walk...
Busan city gov’t opens PR zone in Paris for World Expo bid
Busan Metropolitan City through Nov. 28 will run a promotional zone for the port city's bid to host the 2030...
1,000 drones to fill Seoul’s night sky in year’s final show
The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Nov. 9 will host this year's final Hangang Drone Light Show at Ttukseom Hangang Park...
Sign installed at old Korean Empire legation building in UK
This is the sign installed on Oct. 30 on the old legation building of the Korean Empire (1897-1910)...
KCC in UK’s Visit Korean Heritage Campaign to honor bilateral ties
As part of this year's Visit Korean Heritage Campaign running from Oct. 31 to Nov. 25 in London, the concert "Soritgonggam...
London exhibition to show Korea’s new tech convergence
"The Oulim," an exhibition of the convergence of Korea's new technologies, was opened on Sept. 26 at the Korean Cultural Center...
Busan Fireworks Festival to promote 2030 World Expo bid
Visitors on Dec. 17, 2022, watch a spectacular night display at the Gwangandaegyo Bridge during the 17th Busan Fireworks Festival,...
Reenactment of Korean Empire event looks at life in 1902
A reenactment of a Korean Empire reception for foreign diplomats is held on Oct. 20 at Jeonggwanheon Pavilion of...
Fashion show explores Hanbok’s subtle mystique on fall night
Models on Oct. 20 showcase a Hanbok collection from the brand Seodamhwa at the Hanbok fashion show "Hojeobmong" (Butterfly...
Korean-language test to be held up to 8 times abroad in 2024
The Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) will be offered more times from next year. Shown are people on April...
