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Lufthansa bets big on Korea’s growing cultural influence in Europe
Corporate travelers account for 35% of bookings on German carrier‘s Korean routes Celebrating 40 years of direct flights between Korea and Germany, Lufthansa Group is intensifying its focus on Korea with tech-driven travel solutions and sustainability efforts. Earlier this year, the group launched d
Nov. 3, 2024 - 13:30:53
C&W eyes Seoul‘s robust demand for overseas commercial properties
Global commercial real estate services provider Cushman & Wakefield is looking to expand its Korean client pool for overseas deals, while riding on the wave of demand for properties in Seoul, according to its Korea and Japan chief. “Seoul is definitely in the tier one bucket, where we want to focus
Nov. 2, 2024 - 16:00:56
Now as group of seven, Kep1er continues their journey with new album
Kep1er, a project girl group formed through Mnet’s idol survival program “Girls Planet 999” in 2021, returns as seven with the new mini album “Tipi-Tap” on Friday. This is their first album release after Kang Ye-seo and Sakamoto Mashiro departed from the group in July. The remaining seven members of
Nov. 1, 2024 - 08:00:55
S. Korea sets example in forest conservation, says UN forest chief
Juliette Biao, director of the United Nations Forum on Forests Secretariat, describes South Korea’s forest policy as a global model of successful reforestation and sustainable forest management, achieved through a balance of scientific methods and community-based efforts. “Korea’s forest policy is o
Oct. 31, 2024 - 10:21:51
Park Sang-young aims to break taboos through his works
Novelist Park Sang-young is now a screenwriter, following the release of the television adaptation of his 2019 novel, “Love in the Big City.“ Park wrote the script for all eight episodes of the drama which explores the romantic and personal life of a young gay man in Seoul. The series was released i
Oct. 30, 2024 - 17:00:59
‘Uprising’ shows unprecedented sides of Gang Dong-won, Park Jung-min
A scruffy man with windblown hair is dragged down to kneel on the ground. Despite his untidy looks, his glaring eyes are fixed on the enemy as he swings his sword, a movement akin to dancing. The man is Gang Dong-won, portraying a seemingly unlikely character for the actor: Cheon-young, a main chara
Oct. 29, 2024 - 17:56:53
Shim Eun-kyung says ‘The Killers’ became turning point in career
Shim Eun-kyung was seen as a promising child actor in Korea for her portrayals of younger versions of characters in hit dramas, such as Lee Ji-ah‘s character in the MBC series “The Legend” and Ha Ji-won character in “Hwang Jini.” Since then, she has established herself as a versatile actor, starring
Oct. 28, 2024 - 14:09:51
Love for K-drama, food defines ‘Secret Ingredient’
Southeast Asia‘s largest streaming platform Viu’s original “Secret Ingredient” is an adventurous attempt. The series, which Viu labels a regional drama series, is a unique collaboration between a number of countries, featuring a Filipina showrunner, Korean director and a Korean writer as well as Kor
Oct. 27, 2024 - 11:00:50
K-pop’s ‘best years are ahead of us’: Spotify’s general manager for Asia Pacific
Countering concerns of many local music critics who believe K-pop has already reached the peak of its growth, Gautam Talwar, Spotify’s general manager for Asia-Pacific, suggests that K-pop’s best years are yet to come. “We’re a data-driven platform and our data suggests that the best years are ahead
Oct. 26, 2024 - 16:00:52
Lee Seung-yoon presents his defiant world with ‘Yeok Seong’
Singer-songwriter Lee Seung-yoon, known for profound messages and intense sound, has returned with his third full-length album, “Yeok Seong,” pouring out his stories into the music. “With this album, I feel like I’ve achieved everything I’ve wanted as a musician,” Lee said in a group interview in Ga
Oct. 24, 2024 - 07:00:49
Korea building law database system for foreign nationals: minister
Ministry of Government Legislation moves to lower language barriers in Korean law The South Korean government is stepping up its efforts to make the country more foreigner-friendly by building an accessible database system of the country‘s laws and legislation, the minister of government legislation
Oct. 23, 2024 - 16:05:52
Decoufle casts spell with ‘Shazam!’ to discover beautiful traces of time
Philippe Decoufle, the master of French multidisciplinary performance arts, is set to bring his iconic production “Shazam!” back to Seoul, almost 25 years after its 1999 performance at the Seoul Arts Center. The show will be performed at the LG Arts Center in Seoul from Friday through Sunday. Origin
Oct. 23, 2024 - 15:26:53
‘Oldboy’ to ‘Oddity’: Tense cinema is universal
Irish director of paranormal horror flick ‘Oddity’ nods to Korean cinema‘s influences The Irish director of horror suspense film “Oddity,” Damian McCarthy has informed his work with an appreciation for Korean cinema. “I think of Choi Min-sik when he just has explosive temper at the end of ‘Oldboy’ o
Oct. 22, 2024 - 18:47:59
Rising stars of Korean classical music unite in recital
Cellist Han Jae-min and pianist Park Jae-hong to showcase their love for cello On the evening of Oct. 30, rising Korean cellist Han Jae-min, who is Lotte Concert Hall‘s in-house artist this year, will take the stage with promising Korean pianist Park Jae-hong, and renowned Hungarian violinist Kristo
Oct. 22, 2024 - 17:35:49
Kim Dong-wook shifts gears to embrace comedy as crime buster
Kim Dong-wook, who shot to fame with his portrayal of the lovable barista in MBC‘s romantic comedy “Coffee Prince,” has since embraced a range of dark and intense roles -- including the tragically murdered soldier in box office megahit “Along With the Gods” and a former violently bullied student in
Oct. 22, 2024 - 14:42:47
