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Treasures from Kansong Art Museum fail to find new owners

CultureMay 27, 2020

Two state-designated treasures from the Kansong Art Museum failed to find new owners at an auction in Seoul on Wednesday. They were the first sales attempt of the storied museum’s artifacts. Treasu...
CHA unveils newly excavated gilt-bronze shoes from Silla Kingdom

CultureMay 27, 2020

In May 2018, the CHA decided to excavate the area and conduct research there. The excavation led to the discovery of two additional tombs in 2019, called No. 120-1 and No. 120-2. The shoes were found...
S. Korea’s first suspected MIS-C cases coronavirus-negative: KCDC

HealthMay 27, 2020

Health Ministry issues coronavirus guidance for summertime safety
[Photo News] May roses bloom

CultureMay 27, 2020

Roses in full bloom brighten up people’s day amid continued virus outbreak. Seoul citizens admire different species of roses while taking a walk around the Rose Garden at the Olympic Park in Songpa-...
Mysterious children’s illness with potential links to COVID-19 arrives in S. Korea

HealthMay 26, 2020

The first suspected cases of a rare inflammatory disease striking children and young adults have been reported in South Korea, health authorities said Tuesday, issuing special warnings as preschools ...
[Herald Interview] All it takes is a page a day

CultureMay 26, 2020

Espressobook CEO says anyone can become an author with the Harubook app
‘Wave’ on Coex digital billboard grabs international attention

Arts&DesignMay 26, 2020

While the Samseong-dong area is striving to turn into Korea’s Time Square, complaints of light pollution is something that need to be considered. “Complaints about light pollution have been rising i...
[Museum of One’s Own] Technology, art in harmony: Paik Nam-june’s philosophy lives on at art center

Arts&DesignMay 25, 2020

The only art center dedicated to Paik aims to foster discussions on how to conserve his video art
S. Korea to conduct research on cultural heritage in DMZ

CultureMay 25, 2020

South Korea will conduct comprehensive research on cultural assets and natural heritage inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on the border with North Korea, the cultural heritage authority said Monday...
Seoul to digitize visitor information at high risk venues to facilitate contact tracing

HealthMay 24, 2020

Schools to allow partial attendance
Koreans eye Jeju Island pensions according to Airbnb wish list

TravelMay 24, 2020

Jang House, another beachside pension on Jeju Island made the worldwide top 10 beachside wish list for beachside accommodation in Airbnb. The two-story pension right next to the sea is sought by many...
Hanji Culture and Industry Center opens to boost Korean traditional paper industry

CultureMay 24, 2020

“From this year, we will work on using hanji for guestbooks in Korean embassies and Korean Culture and Information Service centers overseas,” Oh added. Some of the hanji makers also noted the import...
[Photo News] Tiger family at S. Korean amusement park

CultureMay 23, 2020

Tiger cub siblings, one male and one female, were introduced to the public Thursday at Everland, a zoo and theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The mother tiger was shown taking care of her cubs...
Trekking away from virus fears

TravelMay 23, 2020

While the COVID-19 still poses a threat in South Korea, it is May, considered the queen of all seasons here. Though it may be risky to visit crowded places, taking a walk in a remote place can be a ...
[Eye Plus] Modern Korean history at a glance

CultureMay 23, 2020

The forces that shaped today’s Korea -- from its belated opening to the outside world in the late 19th century and its annexation by Japan in 1910 to the 1950-53 Korean War, dictatorships, rapid indu...