Art/Culture

Art/Culture

#Korean language
Seoul designates 34 more overseas Sejong Korean-language institutes
SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has added more than 30 new state-funded Korean language institutes abroad, the government announced Wednesday, in an effort to promote the Korean language as ... 16:14 Jun. 10
#Yi Sun-sin
'Old Korea': Presumed portrait of Joseon war hero revealed in revised book related article
SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- A watercolor painting, 77 by 55 centimeters in scale, depicts a bearded man, presumably from the Joseon era, with a dauntless look on his face, wearing a military felt ha... 14:25 Jun. 10
Comprehensive research on DMZ's cultural, natural heritage begins related article
SEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- A group of cultural and natural heritage experts has launched comprehensive research on the various resources inside the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), officials said Tuesday, ... 18:02 Jun. 09
BTS's agency inks partnership with U.S streaming firm Kiswe related article
SEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- Big Hit Entertainment, the management company of K-pop super stars BTS, said Tuesday it has inked a deal with U.S. streaming service provider Kiswe Mobile to cooperate in ... 16:28 Jun. 09
Eco-cultural art facility designed by modern artists up for auction related article
SEOUL, June 9 (Yonhap) -- An eco-cultural art education facility designed by a group of modern artists will be put up for auction next week, with its presumed value ranging from 3 to 4 billion won ... 15:34 Jun. 09
#ARMY
(LEAD) BTS fans raise US$1 mln in Black Lives Matter donations: charity project related article
(ATTN: ATTACHES links to related articles) SEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- International fans of K-pop giants BTS have raised over US$1 million in donations for the Black Lives Matter cause in the United... 17:31 Jun. 08
#ARMY
BTS fans raise US$1 mln in Black Lives Matter donations: charity project
SEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- International fans of K-pop giants BTS have raised over US$1 million in donations for the Black Lives Matter cause in the United States, matching the amount donated earlie... 16:10 Jun. 08
#cultural heritages
Safety inspection of construction treasures scheduled ahead of monsoon season
SEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) said Monday it will conduct a nationwide safety check on some 300 government-designated construction-type treasures, such as tho... 11:54 Jun. 08
#Black Lives Matter
(Yonhap Interview) Yerong: Unlikely Korean megaphone for Black Lives Matter movement
By Chang Dong-woo SEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- Having started in the United States after the death of 46-year-old African American George Floyd caused by the Minneapolis police on May 25, the Black L... 09:49 Jun. 08
#BTS
Despite success, BTS members say they are no different from ordinary youths
By Chang Dong-woo SEOUL, June 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop giants BTS is unquestionably one of the biggest stars in today's global entertainment, with international sell-out concerts and multiple chart-smas... 09:26 Jun. 08
BTS, Big Hit donate US$1 mln to Black Lives Matter movement
SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- K-pop superstars BTS and their label-management agency Big Hit Entertainment have donated US$1 million to the cause of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in the United ... 15:12 Jun. 07
#Parasite
'Parasite' director Bong Joon-ho wins grand prize at Baeksang Awards
SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Bong Joon-ho, writer-director of Oscar-winning South Korean film "Parasite," won the grand prize in the film category at this year's Baeksang Arts Awards on Friday. Bon... 22:15 Jun. 05
#BTS
'Boy With Luv' by BTS gets over 800 mln YouTube views
SEOUL, June. 4 (Yonhap) -- The music video of K-pop band BTS' "Boy With Luv" racked in over 800 million on YouTube, according to the band's agency Thursday. The video for the main track on the alb... 14:07 Jun. 04
#Cannes Film Festival
'Peninsula' expands 'Train to Busan' zombie universe, 'Heaven' a buddy comedy-drama
By Chang Dong-woo SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- The two South Korean films that made it to the 2020 lineup of the Cannes Film festival -- Yeon Sang-ho's "Peninsula" and Im Sang-soo's "Heaven: To The La... 13:54 Jun. 04
#Cannes film festival
(LEAD) S. Korea's 'Peninsula,' 'Heaven' among Cannes' 2020 official selection
(ATTN: REWRITES headline, lead; UPDATES with details; EDITS throughout) SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- "Peninsula" by South Korean filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho and "Heaven: To The Land of Happiness" by fellow... 09:02 Jun. 04
#Cannes film festival
'Peninsula,''Heaven' selected for official Cannes 2020 lineup
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- "Peninsula" by South Korean filmmaker Yeon Sang-ho and "Heaven" by fellow South Korean Im Sang-soo were selected Thursday for the official lineup of this year's Cannes Fil... 03:10 Jun. 04
Britain asks for S. Korean guidance on COVID-19 safety in performing arts
SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- Britain made an official request to South Korea for advice and guidance on safety measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in the cultural sector, the governm... 23:02 Jun. 03
Art of conservation science takes center stage in special exhibition
SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- Conservation science, the discipline of conserving art, architecture and other cultural works, serves as a tool for restoring art as closely to the creator's intended visi... 17:35 Jun. 03
#K-pop stars
K-pop artists throw support behind Black Lives Matter movement in U.S.
By Chang Dong-woo SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- K-pop artists from various genres have openly expressed their support behind the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement in the United States, condemning racis... 14:44 Jun. 03
#Katy Perry
(Yonhap Interview) Katy Perry battled depression while producing new album
By Chang Dong-woo SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- You would think that the world is yours if you were Katy Perry, the American pop star who has sold over 18 million albums globally throughout her career ... 14:17 Jun. 03