Art/Culture

Art/Culture

#Cho Kuk writers
About 1,300 writers, poets issue statement in support of Cho Kuk
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- About 1,300 figures in the nation's literary circles issued a statement Monday expressing their support for embattled Justice Minister Cho Kuk and calling for reforming th... 16:08 Oct. 07
#Busan International Film Festival
Korea's 'Mr. Sunshine' wins top TV drama award at Busan film festival
BUSAN, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- "Mr. Sunshine," a South Korean TV drama about the country's resistance movement against Japanese colonialists, has won the top prize at the inaugural Asian Content Awards ... 11:07 Oct. 07
#Terminator series
Actors of new 'Terminator' film to visit Seoul this month
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton, the leading actors of "Terminator: Dark Fate," will visit South Korea this month to promote the new American science-fiction acti... 10:45 Oct. 07
#Seoul Auction
S. Korean artist Park's work sold for US$1.9 mln in Hong Kong auction
SEOUL, Oct. 6 (Yonhap) -- A work by late South Korean artist Park Soo-keun has been sold for HK$15 million (US$1.9 million) at an auction in Hong Kong, a Seoul-based auction house said Sunday. P... 16:23 Oct. 06
#S Korea-Japan-joint exhibition
Joint exhibition explores connectivity of Korean, Japanese sea cultures
By Park Boram SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- The East Sea between South Korea and Japan has been the source of one of several modern diplomatic rows between the two countries. Historically, however, the... 17:59 Oct. 04
#OECD tourism forum
Korea to host '2020 OECD Global Forum on Tourism'
SEOUL, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has been chosen as the host of next year's "OECD Global Forum on Tourism," the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Friday. The biennial Global Foru... 11:07 Oct. 04
Chief of studio behind 'Parasite' wins French cinema award
BUSAN, Oct. 4 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the company that produced the Cannes-winning "Parasite" will be given a French cinema award in recognition of her role in promoting South Korea-French collabo... 11:06 Oct. 04
Adorable monsters to decorate Seoul lake
SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Yonhap) -- First came a rubber duck. Then came a supermoon, a pair of swans and a human-shaped figure. This year, it's going to be a group of monsters that shimmer under moonlight. ... 09:00 Oct. 03
#BIFF
Busan film festival's pre-opening event canceled due to Typhoon Mitag
BUSAN, Oct. 2 (Yonhap) -- Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), Asia's largest film festival, has canceled its pre-opening event slated for Wednesday evening, due to the approach of Typhoon Mit... 16:07 Oct. 02
Festivals Calendar - October 2019
SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- The following are major cultural and tourist festivals scheduled to be held in South Korea in October. * Imsil N Cheese Festival When: Oct. 3-6 Where: Imsil C... 18:12 Oct. 01
#Russian ballerino
(Yonhap Interview) Russian ballerino charmed by Korea's romance classic
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Oct. 1 (Yonhap) -- Vladimir Shklyarov of Mariinsky Ballet, has been one of the most sought-after ballerinos in the world since he was promoted to the rank of principal dancer at... 17:45 Oct. 01
(News Focus) Broadcasters, IT firms scramble for supremacy in online content market
By Kim Boram SEOUL, Sept. 30 (Yonhap) -- As South Korean broadcasters and IT firms scurry to reorganize and launch new over-the-top (OTT) services, the question of how to create bankable content is... 16:38 Sep. 30
#Yun I-hyeong
(Yonhap Interview) Author Yun I-hyeong espouses political power of trivial feminine story
By Park Boram SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Yonhap) -- The random murder of a 20-something woman by a schizophrenic man in the heart of Seoul in 2016 was a symbolic moment that awakened many young Korean women ... 10:00 Sep. 28
#World Opera Festival
Annual opera festival kicks off in Seoul
SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Yonhap) -- An annual opera festival that showcases renowned world operas kicked off in Seoul on Saturday for a two-month run. With its opening concert at the Seoul Olympic Park,... 09:00 Sep. 28
#Nodeul Island-opening
Weekend festival to mark Nodeul Island opening
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Sept. 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul City government said Saturday it plans to hold a festival celebrating the opening of Nodeul Island, an island on the Han River that was deserted for h... 09:00 Sep. 28
#Kim Ji-young
(News Focus) Film based on feminist novel sparks anti-feminist backlash in S. Korea
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Yonhap) -- The movie "Kim Ji-young, Born 1982," based on the best-selling novel of the same title, has re-ignited the debate on feminism ahead of its release next mont... 18:06 Sep. 26
#S Korea-Swedish book fair
S. Korea joins Gothenburg Book Fair as guest of honor
SEOUL, Sept. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Thursday took part in the 2019 Gothenburg Book Fair as the guest of honor, providing the Nordic audience a rare glimpse into its literature and culture. ... 17:10 Sep. 26
#Seoul walking tour
Seoul to launch revamped guided walking tours in Oct.
SEOUL, Sept. 25 (Yonhap) -- The government of Seoul on Wednesday announced a reorganization of its walking tour program for domestic and foreign visitors, as part of efforts to help widen their und... 11:15 Sep. 25
#Camp Greaves history park
Former USFK base near border to turn into history park
SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- A former United States Forces Korea (USFK) base near the border with North Korea will be turned into a history park symbolizing both division and peace on the Korean Pen... 14:30 Sep. 24
#Seoul-welcome week
Seoul to run annual welcome week for foreign tourists
SEOUL, Sept. 24 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul city government said Tuesday it will host an annual tourist week late this month, offering various discounts, events and festivals to foreign tourists. "Th... 11:15 Sep. 24