#Korean language education
Art/Culture
-
-
#RoseRose of BLACKPINK sweeps iTunes charts in 51 nations with latest single related article
SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- Rose of K-pop girl band BLACKPINK has dominated iTunes charts in 51 countries, with her latest solo song, her agency said Saturday. According to YG Entertainment, the... 11:54 Mar. 13 -
#royal palaces spring flowersSpring flowers at Seoul's royal palaces to peak in April
SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- Spring flowers of Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910) royal palaces and tombs in and around Seoul are expected to blossom in the middle of this month before reaching peak blooms ... 09:00 Mar. 13 -
#audition program(LEAD) Supreme Court upholds prison terms for producers of Mnet's rigged audition program
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in last 3 paras) SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld prison sentences for two disgraced producers of Mnet, South Korea's leading music ... 16:14 Mar. 11 -
#audition programSupreme Court upholds prison terms for producers of Mnet's rigged audition program
SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld prison sentences for two disgraced producers of Mnet, South Korea's leading music channel, for rigging the vote results of a popular... 12:43 Mar. 11 -
#Yun Jung-heeYun Jung-hee's siblings request guardianship over iconic actress in S. Korean court related article
SEOUL, March 11 (Yonhap) -- Siblings of actress Yun Jung-hee, known to be long suffering from Alzheimer's disease in France, have requested guardianship for their older sister at a South Korean cou... 11:03 Mar. 11 -
#dinosaur fossilPresumed dinosaur bone found on western island related article
ANSAN, South Korea, March 10 (Yonhap) -- A fossil assumed to be a toe bone of a dinosaur dating back to 120 million years ago has been discovered on a western island, a local government said Wednes... 14:58 Mar. 10 -
#Haemi holy groundHaemi martyrdom shrine proclaimed as Vatican's int'l pilgrimage site
SEOSAN, South Korea, March 9 (Yonhap) -- The Haemi Martyrdom Holy Ground, a Catholic sacred place in Seosan, central South Korea, has been proclaimed as an official international pilgrimage site by... 11:09 Mar. 09 -
#HYUKOHIndie rock band HYUKOH to hold online concert in Gyeongju this month related article
SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- HYUKOH, one of the most popular indie rock bands here, will hold its first online concert in the southeastern historical city of Gyeongju later this month, its management... 11:00 Mar. 06 -
#temple fire(LEAD) Fire destroys Buddhist temple building in southwestern city
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with more details) JEONGEUP, South Korea, March 5 (Yonhap) -- A fire tore through the main hall of Naejang Temple, one of South Korea's oldest Buddhist temples, on Friday ... 21:59 Mar. 05 -
#temple fireFire engulfs old Buddhist temple in southwestern region
JEONGEUP, South Korea, March 5 (Yonhap) -- A fire destroyed the main hall of Naejang Temple, one of South Korea's oldest Buddhist temples, on Friday in a suspected arson attack, firefighting author... 20:33 Mar. 05 -
#King Sejong Institute WebsiteNew King Sejong Institute website provides comprehensive info on Korean culture related article
SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- A state-run Korean language education center said Friday it has revamped its e-learning site into a web portal to offer comprehensive information on Korean culture. Nu... 14:50 Mar. 05 -
#new K-pop concert hallNew K-pop concert hall for online events to open in Seoul later this year related article
SEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- A K-pop concert hall tailored for online events will be created in Seoul to meet the increasing demand for online performances, the culture ministry said Wednesday. T... 17:00 Mar. 03 -
#Shin Kyung-sook'Please Look After Mom' author vows to 'write on' following plagiarism row related article
SEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- Shin Kyung-sook, the author of the Korean bestseller "Please Look After Mom," said Wednesday she will continue to "write on" in her first public appearance in six years a... 15:03 Mar. 03 -
#Dilkusha(Yonhap Feature) Dilkusha: How the world learned of Korea's fight for independence related article
By Lee Haye-ah SEOUL, March 1 (Yonhap) -- All Koreans know that March 1, 1919, marked the start of a nationwide independence movement against Japanese colonial rule. What most people don't know is ... 09:00 Mar. 01 -
#Shin Kyung-sook'Please Look After Mom' author set to publish new novel after plagiarism row related article
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Yonhap) -- Shin Kyung-sook, the author of the Korean best-seller "Please Look After Mom," is set to publish a new novel next month, returning to the public eye six years after a pla... 09:56 Feb. 26 -
#tulip festivalOrganizer of canceled tulip fest to remove all flowers to block tourists related article
SHINAN, South Korea, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- Shinan, a southwestern county composed of about 1,000 islands, on Thursday announced a decision to cancel its nationally famous spring tulip festival, in-pe... 17:13 Feb. 25 -
#culture ministerNew culture minister vows to step up promotion of S. Korean culture, policies related article
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Feb. 25 (Yonhap) -- Hwang Hee, a ruling party lawmaker recently appointed as culture minister, on Thursday picked better promoting the country's culture and policies and enhanci... 15:49 Feb. 25 -
#spring festivals cancellationsSpring blossom, cultural festivals canceled or downsized over COVID-19 fears
SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- Spring is just around the corner, but almost all spring blossom and cultural festivals across the country are likely to be called off for the second consecutive year amid... 11:53 Feb. 24 -
#fathers(Yonhap Feature) More fathers opt for parental leave amid changing culture, strong policy drive
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- Choi Sang-min, the father of a nine-month-old baby living in the southwestern city of Gwangju, was surprised when his boss recently just signed off wit... 09:00 Feb. 24
News Focus
Culture
