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Wed, February 1, 2023 | 22:18

Eva Armisen's newest retrospective continues to celebrate 'trivia' of everyday life

Eva Armisen's newest retrospective continues to celebrate 'trivia' of everyday life

Spanish artist Eva Armisen has made another triumphant return to Korea, the country that has described her as an “artist who paints happiness,” for a brand-new retrospective. Her works, as always, show that it is not dramatic spectacle, but rather the emotional “trivia” of everyday life that give people a renewed sense of hope and healing.

2022-05-15 18:32

Investment in small shares of artworks increases in recent 3 yrs

Investment in small shares of artworks increases in recent 3 yrs

Total investments into small shares of blue-chip artwork in Korea amounted to nearly 100 billion won ($78.5 million) over the past three-and-a-half years, industry data showed Monday.

2022-05-09 10:56

Instant noodle makers roll out novelty products to attract foodies

Instant noodle makers roll out novelty products to attract foodies

When it comes to packaged Korean instant noodle products, it becomes almost impossible to discuss how they taste without the word “spicy” - whether it be noodles soaked in red beef broth or served stir-fried with hot chicken flavor.

2022-05-02 12:57

In-person springtime festivals return nationwide amid eased social distancing

In-person springtime festivals return nationwide amid eased social distancing

With Korea's social distancing measures mostly eased and the outdoor mask mandate to be lifted effective on Monday, in-person religious and cultural festivals are making their return nationwide to celebrate spring.

2022-05-01 15:42

Royal Culture Festival to open May 10

Royal Culture Festival to open May 10

Performances, traditional rituals, nighttime tours and virtual events will be offered at five Joseon-era palaces and other royal sites in Seoul in May to showcase the nation's traditional cultural heritage. The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center under the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) and the Korea Cultural Heritage Foundation said, Wednesday, that they will hold the bia...

2022-04-28 12:50

Retro boom sees adults buying nostalgic comic books

Retro boom sees adults buying nostalgic comic books

Shortly after the recent craze over Pokemon bread, which had been popular in the past, a new trend revolving around retro-themed comic books seems to be gaining in popularity as evidenced by the sharp increase in sales.

2022-04-25 16:29

Designer Kim Young-jin adds modern twist to hanbok

Designer Kim Young-jin adds modern twist to hanbok

The hanbok pieces, traditional Korean attire, created by Kim Young-jin of Tchai Kim is far from conventional. Kim not only uses a variety of silks to design her outfits but also draws on clothing influences from different countries ― such as France and India ― to add a modern twist.

2022-04-21 15:01

[INTERVIEW] Equal Table CEO strives to create bridge for refugees settling in Korea

INTERVIEWEqual Table CEO strives to create bridge for refugees settling in Korea

Living in a foreign country can be tough, especially when one has been forced out of their own country amidst difficult circumstances, and must find a new place to call home as a refugee. To help refugees put down roots in Korea, Mun Jun-suk, the founder and CEO of social startup Equal Table, has been striving to step in and create bridges for refugees to integrate into Korea...

2022-04-20 14:10

Exhibition traces history of Korea's commercial photography beyond 1984

Exhibition traces history of Korea's commercial photography beyond 1984

There's a certain raw and adventurous spirit that exists in veteran photographer Koo Bohn-chang's series of images taken for the 1987 catalog of menswear brand Alexio, which was popular at that time.

2022-04-14 17:18

BTS drives fresh boom in Korean food

BTS drives fresh boom in Korean food

In celebration of a string of sold-out “Permission to Dance on Stage - Las Vegas” concerts by BTS being staged at Allegiant Stadium until April 16 (local time), the entire city has been awash with shades of purple, the symbolic color for the K-pop titan. The metropolis has been turned into a “BTS-themed playground” as part of a special project called “The City.” One event tha...

2022-04-11 15:56

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