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...
8 Goryeo porcelain works from Belgium shown at Seoul museum
The National Palace Museum of Korea located in Seoul is hosting the exhibition "In Pursuit of the Aesthetic Legacy of the Goryeo Dynasty."
By Jung Joo-ri and Lee Jihae
Photos =...
Korean craft exhibition at Milan Design Week features 126 works
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Craft and Design Foundation (KCDF) from Sept. 5-10 are jointly hosting the 2021 Korean Craft Exhibition at...
Nation’s 1st craft art museum to open in downtown Seoul
The Seoul Museum of Craft Art in the city's Jongno-gu District opens on July 16. (Seoul Museum of Craft Art)
By Lee Jihae
The Seoul Museum of Craft...
Contest of Korea-related content sees record-high no. of entries
B2 Dance Group of Brazil has entered its music video in the K-pop music video section of Talk Talk Korea, an annual global contest of Korea-related content.
By Lee Kyoung...
5 must-see Korean works from late Samsung chief’s art collection
Two displays of artworks from the private collection of the late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee are being called the "exhibitions of the century" for featuring masterpieces shown in...
Late Samsung tycoon’s art collection showcases Korean masterpieces
On the day ahead of the opening of the exhibition "A Great Cultural Legacy: Masterpieces from the Bequest of the Late Samsung Chairman Lee...
KCCs offer plethora of Korean content, programs over summer
The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) on July 16 said 27 Korean Cultural Centers (KCCs) worldwide will hold events throughout the summer. The poster...
Exhibition shows how late Joseon Dynasty fought summer heat
The National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul displays items used by Koreans from the 17th to the 20th centuries to ward off the summer heat....
[Creative kimchi creations] 10. Kimchi fried shrimp udon
Kimchi, a staple of Korean cuisine, has grown popular among gourmets worldwide as "tasty fermented food." The spicy condiment can stand on its own...
Girl group LOONA named this year’s envoy for Korean culture
Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hwang Hee on May 10 gives to LOONA member HeeJin a letter of appointment designating the K-pop girl group...
Scenic night tour of landmark Seoul palace to open
"Moonlight Tour at Changdeokgung Palace" will be held from April 29 to June 20. The photo shows Buyongji Pond within the palace grounds in October...
French culinary school to teach Korean Buddhist temple cuisine
Le Cordon Bleu has introduced a course on cooking Korean Buddhist temple cuisine at the French culinary school's London campus. (Cultural Corps of Korean Buddhism)
By Yoon Hee Young
The France-based Le...
Royal court evening banquet from 1902 to be reenacted
A media rehearsal of "Yajinyeon," a reinterpretation of an evening banquet hosted by the Joseon Dynasty's royal court, is performed on April 8 at...
