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Acclaimed director hails Chinese actor’s role as ‘Korean-language envoy’

Actor Tang Wei (left), director Park Chan-wook (center) and actor Park Hae-ill on June 2 pose for photos at a news conference for the...

Culture minister hails full-scale return of Seoul book fair in 3 years

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Park Bo Gyoon delivers a congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony of this year's Seoul International Book Fair...

Preliminaries of Korean speaking-writing contest to end by late July

The King Sejong Institute Foundation through late July will hold the preliminaries of this year's Korean Speaking and Writing Contest. Shown is a scene from the competition on Oct....

KOCIS hosts induction ceremony for newest Hallyu ambassadors

Illusionist Choi Hyo-won (fourth from left) on May 20 presents certificates to attendees of the induction ceremony for this year's incoming class of Honorary...

One-day class teaches foreign participants to cook Korean food

Foreign participants on May 16 try their hand at making Korean food at the "Hansik One-day Tour for Foreigners" at the Hansik space E:eum in Seoul's Jongno-gu...

Record-high 4,834 from 122 nations join Honorary Reporters this year

A record-high 4,834 people from 122 countries have joined this year's class of Honorary Reporters to promote Korean culture worldwide. Shown here are the class of 2019 in...

6 Korean items added to global trademark list

Six Korean items including Hanbok will be added to the official trademark list of the World Intellectual Property Organization. (Korea.net DB) Korea.net · 6 Korean items added...

Exhibition of late Samsung chairman’s donated art marks 1st year

The National Museum of Korea in Seoul's Yongsan-gu District on April 27 held a news conference for its exhibition "A Collector's Invitation" at the...

Bogota Int’l Book Fair opened with Korea as guest country of honor

The Bogota International Book Fair began on April 19 at the Corferias International Business and Exhibition Center in the Colombian capital. Korea is participating as guest...

Namsangol Hanok Village to extend night hours this weekend

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on April 13 said Namsangol Hanok Village in the city's Jung-gu District will be fully reopened from April 16. By Yoon Hee...

Palace’s ‘Moonlight Tour’ to resume next week with new feature

The "Moonlight Tour" of Changdeokgung Palace in Seoul will run from April 21 to June 12.   By Anais Faure Photos = Cultural Heritage Administration's Facebook page This year's "Moonlight Tour" at...

3 sets of historical documents to vie for UNESCO designation

Three Korean historical records including "Samguk Yusa" (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) will be submitted for inclusion in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register....

Southern watchtower named 2022 Heritage Lighthouse of the Year

The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities has named Homigot Lighthouse in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, the 2022 Heritage Lighthouse of the Year. By Yoo...

Trot singer appointed this year’s PR ambassador for Hanbok

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hwang Hee (left) and trot singer Song Ga-in on March 21 take a commemorative photo at the ceremony for...

Volunteer group for correcting misinformation on Korea appoints 70 members

Korean Culture and Information Service Director Park Myeongsun on March 17 delivers a speech at the 14th induction ceremony for the volunteer group Friends...

Korean Cultural Center in Germany releases ‘K-pop dictionary’

The Korean Cultural Center in Germany has published a "K-pop dictionary." Korea.net · Korean Cultural Center in Germany releases 'K-pop dictionary' By Park Hye Ri and Lee Jihae Photos = Ministry of...

5 items designated to promote Korean cultural heritage this year

Hanbok, Gyeongbokgung Palace, the Palman Daejanggyeong (Tripitaka Koreana), Baekje Historic Areas and royal cuisine of the Joseon Dynasty plus tteok (rice cake) are this year's five...

3 foreign staff members of Korea.net discuss Lunar New Year

Korea.net staff writers Elias Molina from Costa Rica (right), Aisylu Akhmetzianova from Russia (center) and Anais Faure on Jan. 25 discuss Seollal (Lunar New Year)...

Many events in and out of Korea to mark Lunar New Year

To mark Seollal (Lunar New Year), national and public facilities for culture and arts across the country and Korean Cultural Centers overseas will host...

KCC summit in Paris discusses boosting Hallyu content in Europe

Minister of Culture, Sport and Tourism Hwang Hee on Nov. 15 attends a meeting of directors and senior public officers of Korean Cultural Centers...

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