Art/Culture

Art/Culture

#BTS
(LEAD) BTS becomes first K-pop act to perform at Grammys
(ATTN: ADDS statement from BTS in last two paras) SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- K-pop super band BTS has performed at the Grammys, becoming the first South Korean act to do so, in the latest in a seri... 16:35 Jan. 27
#BTS
BTS becomes first K-pop act to perform at Grammys
SEOUL, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- K-pop super band BTS has performed at the Grammys, becoming the first South Korean act to do so, in the latest in a series of milestones the band has accomplished in Kore... 15:04 Jan. 27
#festival
Hwacheon ice fishing festival kicks off
HWACHEON, South Korea, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- The 2020 Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival officially kicked off Monday after being delayed twice due to unseasonably warm weather. The ice fishing fest... 14:17 Jan. 27
#Jikji
Museum to open website with versions of oldest metal-printed book in multiple languages
CHEONGJU, South Korea, Jan. 27 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean museum plans to open a website this year featuring versions of "Jikji," the world's oldest existing metal-printed book, in multiple languag... 09:00 Jan. 27
S. Korea requests first Interpol red notice over violator of copyrights
SEOUL, Jan. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has requested an Interpol red notice on a South Korean who operated an illegal content-sharing website in violation of the country's copyright protection law,... 09:00 Jan. 26
#box office
'The Man Standing Next' attracts more than 1.12 million viewers
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- "The Man Standing Next" has attracted more than 1.12 million moviegoers since the political thriller's release three days ago, box-office data showed Saturday, highlighti... 13:18 Jan. 25
Museums nationwide to offer variety of cultural activities around holiday
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- State-run museums and art museums nationwide will present a troupe performance and other cultural activities to the public around the traditional holiday starting this we... 12:00 Jan. 24
#Gyeongbok
Royal palaces in Seoul offer free admission during holidays
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- Major royal palaces in Seoul will offer free admission during the Lunar New Year holiday from Friday to Monday, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said. Four p... 09:00 Jan. 24
#Lunar New Year
Overseas Korean centers to hold events celebrating Lunar New Year
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- Korean cultural centers will host a wide range of events overseas to introduce foreigners to the country's customs and jointly celebrate Lunar New Year, a government agen... 09:00 Jan. 24
#Lunar New Year
Traditional festivities scheduled for Lunar New Year holiday
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- A handful of events offering traditional activities are scheduled to be held at venues across Seoul during the Lunar New Year holiday. Namsangol Hanok Village, consist... 09:00 Jan. 24
#Yang Joon-il
(Yonhap Feature) Yang Joon-il: More than 'the 1990s' G-Dragon'
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- The K-pop scene has a new -- or some may say old -- shining star. Yang Joon-il, a 50-year-old singer who was considered an outcast in the early '90s, has ... 09:00 Jan. 22
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Jan. 22 1992 -- Kim Yong-sun, a close confidant of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il who handled international affairs at the ruling Workers' Party, meets Arnold Kanter, U.S. undersecretary of st... 14:00 Jan. 21
#summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- (LEAD) S. Korea to send troops to Hormuz Strait independently to safeguard people, v... 13:09 Jan. 21
#Korea UAE cultural exchange
S. Korea, UAE to celebrate 40th year of relationship with cultural events
SEOUL, Jan. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United Arab Emirates will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year with a range of cultural events throughout 2020, the ... 18:00 Jan. 20
#korean movie
'Parasite' wins top prize from American Cinema Editors
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- Bong Joon-ho's sensation "Parasite" won the top prize for best edited feature film at the 70th annual ACE Eddie Awards, U.S. media have reported. It marked the first t... 21:10 Jan. 19
#icefish festival
(LEAD) Icefish festival kicks off in northeastern county
(ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 5-6) INJE, South Korea, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- An annual ice fishing festival kicked off in a northeastern county on Saturday, organizers said. The Inje Icefish Fes... 18:30 Jan. 18
#BTS
(LEAD) BTS to showcase new single on CBS' 'The Late Late Show' this month
(ATTN: ADDS more info in 2nd to last para) SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- K-pop super band BTS will appear on U.S. broadcaster CBS' "The Late Late Show with James Corden" later this month to showcase ... 15:13 Jan. 18
#icefish festival
Icefish festival kicks off in northeastern county
INJE, South Korea, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- An annual ice fishing festival kicked off in a northeastern county on Saturday, organizers said. The Inje Icefish Festival opened for a run till Feb. 2 on... 15:05 Jan. 18
#BTS
BTS to showcase new single on CBS' 'The Late Late Show' this month
SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- K-pop super band BTS will appear on U.S. broadcaster CBS' "The Late Late Show with James Corden" later this month to showcase their new single, the band's management agen... 11:08 Jan. 18
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ---------------- Ministry making list of possible inter-Korean cooperative projects: official SE... 17:31 Jan. 16