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3 sets of historical documents to vie for UNESCO designation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...
33rd KCC opened in South Africa, that in Russia renovated
The newest Korean Cultural Centre was opened on Nov. 11 in Pretoria, South Africa.
By Kim Eun-young and Yoon Sojung
Photos = KOCIS, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
The...
Permanent exhibition of 2 leading Buddhist statues opens
The National Museum of Korea in Seoul on Nov. 11 held a media event the day before opening "The Room of Quiet Contemplation," an exhibition of...
Rice cake making designated intangible cultural heritage
The Cultural Heritage Administration on Nov. 1 said it designated as a national intangible cultural heritage the making of tteok (rice cake), including the traditional customs of...
Evening tour of iconic Gyeongbukgung Palace in Seoul launched
Gwanghwamun Gate in Seoul's Jongno-gu District, the main entrance of Gyeongbokgung Palace, looks spectacular when illuminated. (Cultural Heritage Administration's official Facebook page)
By Kim Yeojin and Joung Haseung
Visitors can walk...
Netflix co-CEO: ‘Squid Game’ could be biggest show in site’s history
This scene from the original Netflix series "Squid Game" shows the protagonist Seong Gi-hun played by actor Lee Jung-jae. (Netflix)
By Lee Kyong Mi and Kim Hayeon
The co-CEO of Netflix has...
Ceremony formally launches Korea-China cultural exchange year
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hwang Hee on Sept. 15 gives the welcoming speech at the ceremony to launch the year of "Korea-China...
Inaugural Esports Championships East Asia held in Seoul
The inaugural Esports Championships East Asia 2021 & Game Culture Festival hosted by the Korean, Chinese and Japanese governments opened on Sept. 10 in Seoul. (Photographer...
