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Korea's First Hangul Buddhist Hymn by King Sejong Takes the Stage
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (285+ words) 'Worincheongangjigok' Celebration Concert Marks Buddha's Birthday Two Performances at Bongeunsa Temple and Pyeongtaek Arts Center Art World Masters Including Park Bum-hoon and Son Jin-chaek Join Forces The Administrative Headquarters of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism and the Pyeongtaek City…...
Kimchi Labeled as 'Japanese Touch' at Amsterdam Van Gogh Museum Restaurant
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (288+ words) Seoul Economic Daily A restaurant inside the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is presenting kimchi as if it were Japanese cuisine, a Korean professor has claimed. Seo Kyoung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women's University, said on Facebook on Tuesday that…...
Pocheon Hantan River Spring Garden Festa Opens, Targeting 200, 000 Visitors
18+ hour, 5+ min ago (292+ words) Based on UNESCO Global Geopark-Designated Hantan River Stay-Type Tourism Content Centered on Y-Shaped Suspension Bridge Linked Programs Including Pocheon Pet Star Spring Edition The "2026 Pocheon Hantan River Spring Garden Festa" opened, kicking off a 38-day spring festival program. Pocheon City…...
Daehangno Small Theaters Remain Blind Spot in Fire Safety Rules
18+ hour, 13+ min ago (498+ words) Seoul Economic Daily While safety regulations are being tightened through measures such as expanding the scope of mandatory fire curtain installations at performance venues, critics say small theaters in Daehangno remain in a regulatory blind spot. Calls are growing to…...
Star Wars Characters Appear at Seoul Sky
17+ hour, 26+ min ago (193+ words) Seoul Economic Daily The 501st Legion Korean Garrison, an official Star Wars fan club, held a parade at Seoul Sky in Lotte World Tower in Songpa-gu, Seoul, on Tuesday, as part of "2026 Star Wars Day in Korea." Seoul Sky, the observation…...
Pyeongchang Music Festival Returns in July with Global Classical Stars
18+ hour, 22+ min ago (194+ words) Pyeongchang Music Festival Opens July 23 Top Artists from Korea and Abroad Convene Concerts, Academy and Tour Performances Tickets Open May 7 at 2 p. m. The Pyeongchang Music Festival, Korea's signature summer classical music festival, will open in July. Artists from Korea and abroad,…...
Jaseng Hospital Hosts Veterans Art Exhibition for Family Month
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (152+ words) Award-Winning Works from Veterans Content Contest on Display Free Admission for All Visitors Through May 20 Jaseng Medical Foundation, which operates Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine, announced Thursday that it is holding a veterans-themed art exhibition under the theme "Proud Heroes…...
Korea Picks 8 Global K-Convention Events, 6 Outside Seoul Area
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (228+ words) Culture Ministry Supports International Conferences by Growth Stage "Inbound Tourism Expected to Boost Regional MICE Industry" The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Choi Hwi-young) announced Tuesday that it has selected eight international conferences as recipients of the "2026 Global…...
Korean Theaters Rebound as "Shared Viewing Experience" Revives
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (654+ words) Seoul Economic Daily The Korean film market, which suffered a deep slump following COVID-19, is showing signs of a rebound. Whether the upturn will prove a temporary bounce or develop into a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels remains uncertain. Still,…...
Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Hosts Children's Eye-Level Art Exhibition
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (258+ words) Seoul Economic Daily Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance has opened an art exhibition that children and parents can enjoy together in celebration of May, Korea's Family Month. The insurer said Saturday that it is holding the "Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Children's…...