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'Culinary Class Wars' star Paik Jong-won faces mounting controversies amid business, TV uncertainty
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Netflix's 'The Devil’s Plan' returns with star-packed season 2
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Seoul to host inaugural 'MyK Festa' in June, showcasing full spectrum of hallyu
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Yoo Seung-ho returns to stage as Brutus in reimagining of 'Julius Caesar'
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As temperatures rise, hottest pianists are coming to town
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Interview: A legend contemplates usefulness
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'Smile at me': Cancer-fighting senior influencer inspires with strength, grace
Have you ever thought about whether you'd get cancer? We all know someone who has. But many of us walk through life unprepared. Choi Seung-ih, a 59-year-old senior model, was no different. "Never,” she said when asked if the thought had ever crossed her mind. “There was no family history. I exercised regularly. I even trained for a body profile photoshoot. I was strict with my diet. I thought I’d never get cancer. Then, about a year ago, Choi was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Her wor
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[Photo News] Korea gears up to celebrate Buddha's birthday
With Buddha's birthday falling on Monday this year, South Korea geared up for the celebrations on Sunday. Lotus lanterns are hung around Jogyesa, the main temple of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, which is situated in central Seoul. On Sunday, children participated in a "Buddha bathing" ritual, traditionally held on the eve of Buddha's birthday. One can pay his or her respect to Buddha and celebrate his birth by bathing a statue of baby Buddha. Calligraphy artist Kim Dong-wook performed a ce
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Be bold, be you, be colorful with nail art
Nail art is no longer just about adding a little color to one's life. As tastes and cultural perceptions of expressing one's self shift, nails have become a bold canvas for individuality. In recent years, celebrity nail art has also been on the rise. Rapper Cardi B's signature stiletto jeweled nails show off her glitz and glamour and help build her bold image. Challenging outmoded gender norms, singer Lee Hong-ki of boy band FT Island is also famous for showcasing his unique sense of style throu
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Jeonju film fest side events to enliven long holiday weekend
The 26th Jeonju International Film Festival kicked off Wednesday with an opening ceremony at the Sori Arts Center in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province -- drawing film enthusiasts and industry professionals from around the world. Now in full swing, the 10-day festival continues through May 9 with a packed schedule of screenings and events designed to take advantage of the long holiday weekend. With South Korea enjoying a four-day break stretching from Saturday through Tuesday, the festival has lined
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Stroll across Han River in car-free Jamsu Bridge Walking Festival
The annual Jamsu Bridge Walking Festival returns this month, inviting Seoulites to unplug from their routines and enjoy car-free strolls across the Han River. Organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the festival will run every Sunday from May 4 to July 22 near Jamsu Bridge and Banpo Hangang Park, both in Seoul. Each Sunday, approximately 1.1 kilometers of Jamsu Bridge -- the submersible bridge spanning the Han River -- will be closed to traffic from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., transforming the s
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For first time, SeMoCA holds Buddhist-themed embroidery exhibition
In celebration of Buddha’s Birthday, the Seoul Museum of Craft Art (SeMoCA) is presenting South Korea’s first and largest Buddhist-themed embroidery exhibition, showcasing traditional works and treasured artifacts rarely available for public viewing. Buddha’s Birthday, celebrated on the eighth day of the fourth lunar month, falls on May 5 this year. Titled “Weaving Devotion – Sacred Stitches Leading to Nirvana,” the exhibition offers a rare look at traditional embroidered “Kasaya,” Buddhist mona
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Museum Week kicks off with nationwide programs
The annual Museum Week kicked off Friday, with museums and galleries across the country launching a wide range of programs aimed at reimagining the evolving role of museums in modern society. This year’s theme, “The Future of Museums in Rapidly Changing Communities,” was announced by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, which has organized the event since 2012. A variety of exhibitions and hands-on experiences are scheduled to run through the end of May. Among the featured programs is “M
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Korea to showcase works at London Craft Week
For the first time, Korean artisans are taking part in London Craft Week, running at The Lavery in London’s South Kensington from May 2-18. Under the title “Objects of Beautification,” 82 works by artisans are on display with the support of the Korea Heritage Service. The everyday items include letter openers, vases, brooches, leather pouches and quilted silk scarves, among others. These works have been developed through collaboration between traditional artisans and contemporary designers, acco
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Han Kang's first post-Nobel book tops bestseller list
Nobel literature laureate Han Kang's latest book has topped a local bestseller list upon its release. Major bookstore chain Kyobo Book Center said Friday that the book, titled "Light and Thread," claimed the No. 1 spot on its bestseller list for the last week of April. Han's first publication since winning the Nobel Prize in Literature last year, the book contains a total of 12 writings, including five poems and several new prose pieces. Three of the writings stem from the Nobel Prize in Literat
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Cozy grill, sweet pudding and urban circus
For this weekend, check out a neighborhood Japanese yakitori restaurant, a pudding cafe and a circus festival — all in Seoul's central neighborhoods. Few things are as comforting as a simple meal paired with a cold drink after a long day. For those seeking a relaxed yet satisfying dining experience, the Japanese yakitori restaurant, Toriaejeu, in Jung-gu, Seoul, offers a warm retreat just 80 meters from Yaksu Station. With its understated wooden interiors and the savory aroma of grilled skewers
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Festivals, sights across Korea
The annual Icheon Ceramic Festival is underway at Yes Park in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. Icheon is a UNESCO Creatvive City of Crafts and Folk Arts renowned for its ceramics. Some 600 animal-themed ceramic pieces are on display with hands-on programs. The festival ends on May 6. Admission is free. A festival featuring everything from spring blossoms to live performances and food trucks is taking place at the Yangjae Stream Waterside Stage, between the First and Second Yeongdong bridges in Seocho-
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Packages and promotions
Cassia Sokcho is offering a mango-themed afternoon tea set and seasonal bingsu items. Mango Golden Bliss Afternoon Tea, served at the 26th-floor restaurant Fogo, includes 10 mango-based desserts and two savory items, paired with tea or coffee. The set is priced at 98,000 won ($69) for two and requires advance reservation. On the fourth floor, Horizon cafe offers a Jeju apple mango bingsu topped with fresh mango and mousse, along with a red bean bingsu made with local Anheung red beans. Prices ar
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Movies in theaters this week
"A Minecraft Movie" (US) Opened April 30 Fantasy/Adventure/Comedy Directed by Jared Hess In this live-action adaptation of the popular video game, four misfits are pulled into a cubic world where they team up with a former doorknob salesperson (Jack Black) to battle a power-hungry ruler. "All We Imagine as Light" (India/France/Netherlands/Luxembourg/Italy) Opened April 23 Drama Directed by Payal Kapadia Colleagues in a Mumbai hospital (Kani Kusruti, Divya Prabha, Chhaya Kadam) navigate their str
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Seoul to host inaugural 'MyK Festa' in June, showcasing full spectrum of hallyu
Fans of Korean cultural content and global entertainment industry leaders will converge in Seoul this June for the first-ever MyK Festa, a large-scale festival celebrating the Korean Wave, or hallyu, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Thursday. Co-hosted by the ministry and the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, the four-day event will run from June 19 to 22 at Olympic Park and surrounding venues in southeastern Seoul. Designed as a comprehensive celebratio
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Yoo Seung-ho returns to stage as Brutus in reimagining of 'Julius Caesar'
Actors Yoo Seung-ho and Son Ho-jun, who last shared the stage in the Korean production of "Angels in America," are reuniting for "Killing Caesar." The new theatrical project will run from May 10 to July 20 at Sogang University's Mary Hall in Seoul. The actors shared that their return to the stage — less than a year after their last performance — was driven by what they described as “a longing that overpowered the fear of the stage.” "The stage is a place of learning for actors. And I wanted to e
May 1, 2025