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Reporter : Anna J. Park

Wed, September 18, 2019 | 05:40

Culture ministry unveils plan to attract K-pop, esports fans

In an effort to attract tourists who came to be interested in Korea for K-pop or esports, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has unveiled plans to renovate the Seoul Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium into a top-notch K-pop concert hall and build an esports stadium. In addition, the K-Culture Festival will be launched. The government aims to promote the festival to enco...

K-pop | 2019-09-17 16:10

Korean Folk Art Festival marks 60th anniversary

Anyone who's interested in taking a glimpse into Korean traditional folk arts, performances and games, such as mask dances and percussion music, shouldn't miss the three-day open-air performances to be held in October during the Korean Folk Art Festival at the Central Square in Jamsil Sports Complex. Launched in 1958, the country's largest annual folk art festival has continu...

Performances | 2019-09-16 17:05

Various world music ensembles present unique sounds to Korean audiences

Various music groups from around the world will present their traditional and unique sounds to Korean audiences this autumn. The National Gugak Center, which mainly focuses on presenting and promoting Korean traditional music genres and performances, has invited groups from countries including Mongolia, Georgia and New Zealand to hold a series of four performances every Frida...

Performances | 2019-09-15 17:47

Musicians united for peace at DMZ concert

A special music concert on the theme of inter-Korean peace was held Monday evening at Dorasan Station in the inter-Korean border city of Paju, Gyeonggi Province. Located very near the heavily fortified Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), Dorasan Station is South Korea's closest active railway station to the North. The station is regarded as a symbol of inter-Korean relations. It is sti...

Performances | 2019-09-10 16:37

Romance in sunset years to be staged in Seoul

Since the original play “A Story of an Old Couple” was first staged in 2003, the “silver generation” love story has been staged in many cities, and now the Seoul Arts Center's Jayu Theater has decided to give a breath of fresh air into this popular play. For three weeks from Sept. 21 to Oct. 13, the newest version of the 90-minute play will be performed by renowned actors Kim...

Performances | 2019-09-09 21:07

Enjoy Chuseok holidays with traditional Korean music and folk game performances

Marking Chuseok, one of the main Korean holidays that falls into the latter half of next week, the National Gugak Center will present special performances of traditional Korean music and folk culture on the evenings of Sept. 13 and 14.

Performances | 2019-09-06 20:24

Tourist gems to visit during 'Autumn Tourism Week'

The Korean government has designated 17 days from Sept. 12 to 29 as Autumn Tourism Week, aiming to boost domestic tourism, as well as inbound tourists' visits to Korea. This Autumn Tourism Week will include Chuseok, a Korean holiday similar to Thanksgiving, which falls in the latter half of next week. Here are some of the recommended tour programs that would-be travelers duri...

Travel & Cuisine | 2019-09-05 17:43

[INTERVIEW] Culture minister boosts Korea's diverse tourist attractions

[INTERVIEW] Culture minister boosts Korea's diverse tourist attractions

It's been about six months since Minister Park Yang-woo, 60, took the helm of the nation's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The minister has more than 30 years of experience in cultural policy and lately has been focused on promoting domestic tourism and increasing inbound tourists to Korea. During an interview with The Korea Times on Wednesday, Minister Park discusse...

Travel & Cuisine | 2019-09-05 17:42

Tourist gems to visit during 'Autumn Tourism Week'

Cho Seong-jin to perform at HK Phil's new season opening concert this week

Korea's star pianist Cho Seong-jin, first prize winner of the 2015 Chopin International Competition, will present Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra during the orchestra's new 2019/2020 season opening concerts, Friday and Saturday, at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall.

Music | 2019-09-02 17:14

'Enjoy Mozart's Magic Flute at outdoor theater on breezy early autumn nights'

Seoul citizens can enjoy Mozart's timeless opera “Magic Flute” at a special outdoor theater in World Cup Park this weekend. This production of the German opera will be held Friday and Saturday at the 2,000-seat theater with an affordable admission fee of just 3,000 won (about $2.50).

Performances | 2019-09-02 17:14

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