Cheong Wa Dae will be turned into a public complex of culture, arts, nature and history. Shown is the main office building of the former presidential compound in April this year. (Korea.net DB)Cheong Wa Dae, which is now open to the public, will be turned into a public landmark of culture and arts.M

The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) has designated as National Intangible Cultural Heritage the culture of wearing the traditional attire, or Hanbok saenghwal (lifestyle).The CHA on July 20 announced this decision, saying the lifestyle symbolizes the Korean people's identity and values and em

At 'The Art Space 193', a distinctive observatory of Daejeon Shinsegae Art&Science, the solo exhibition of pop art artist Eunsuk Yoo, “The Strange Garden of the Observatory,” is being displayed with great success. The observatory 'The Art Space 193' of the Shinsegae Expo Tower, named to commemorate

Korea.net · Global media cover 10th anniversary of megahit 'Gangnam Style'CNN of the U.S. on July 15 said in the article titled "Gangnam Style' at 10: How Psy's smash hit sent Korean culture global," "The success of 'Gangnam Style' is considered a major catalyst in the 'Korean wave,' or 'hallyu,' a

Legal drama rules Netflix's chart for programs not in English The Korean series "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" has topped Netflix's global viewing chart for dramas not in English.Netflix Top 10, the official website for ranking viewership of the streaming service's content, on July 14 said the series

Looking out the car window, the sight of green vegetation grew darker and a valley began to appear. This is where majestic rocks with curves, groups of pine trees and the bluish-green water all form harmony. Suseungdae, which means "a place with a view so beautiful that one forgets earthly worries,"

The smash Netflix TV series "Squid Game" has been nominated for Best Drama Series at the Emmy Awards, dubbed the "Academy Awards of American TV."This is the first time for a non-English drama to be nominated in the Emmy category. The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences of the U.S. on Ju

Deoksugung Palace was twice used as the royal palace during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), evincing a serene atmosphere in the middle of the capital and popular among both locals and foreign visitors. Since June 16, the pond at the palace has attracted numerous visitors thanks to "Gold Lotus," one

Demonstrations of taekwondo will be held at Cheong Wa Dae from this weekend. The Seoul Metropolitan Government on July 10 said it will hold 30-minute performances of taekwondo on Saturdays and Sundays at 5 p.m. from July 16 through the end of August in front of the former presidential compound's mai

The K-pop girl quartet Aespa has urged future generations to take an interest in and act for the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.The group, on July 5, gave a speech on the theme "Next Generation to the Next Level" at the 2022 High-level Political Forum for Sustainable Development hoste

"Broker" has won the top prize at the 39th annual Munich International Film Festival.The event's website on July 2 announced that the movie claimed the ARRI Award, which is given to one of the 10 finalists in the CineMasters Competition.The festival's jury said, "This film is a journey. One filled w

The 2022 Talk Talk Korea, the world's largest competition for Hallyu content, was launched on June 15 and runs through Oct. 31.The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on June 15 announced that it will accept over the designated

The Korean National Symphony Orchestra (KNSO) has selected 42 domestic and foreign up-and-coming classical music artists for its annual International Orchestra Academy.The KNSO on June 24 said 42 artists were selected for the academy, with education and mentoring programs underway.Twenty-nine of the

The National Hangeul Museum will host this year's "Hangeul I Met" photography contest featuring designs of the Korean alphabet captured by both Korean and non-Korean nationals.The museum on June 24 said it will host the second annual edition of the contest until Aug. 15 for anyone interested in Hang

Did you know that if you go to Luxembourg, the only Grand Duchy in the world, you can see Korea?While waiting for the bus, before getting on the tram, as soon as they enter the train station, Luxembourg citizens are drawn to a picture of a lively festival. The event commemorates the 60th anniversary

King Sejong Institute, which provides Korean-language education throughout the world, will open this year 23 more branches in 19 countries.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and King Sejong Institute Foundation on June 16 announced the list of where the 23 branches will be opened.Starting i

The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on June 9 appointed the nine-member K-pop boy band CRAVITY overseas promotional ambassadors of Korean culture.The group will boost the nation's image abroad and promote Korean culture thr

"Broker," which won the Best Actor Award at this year's Cannes Film Festival, has been sold to 188 countries.The movie's distributor CJ ENM on June 14 said the sale to 188 countries is a record for a Korean film.Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, the film features a Korean cast like Song Kang-ho, who wo

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on June 10 said it is hosting "Namsangol Artlab," an exhibition of new interpretations of Hanok (traditional Korean homes) by up-and-coming artists.Launched on May 31 and running through July 31, the event is being hosted at Carpenter Yi Seung-eop's House, a traditi

"I'm more curious about how audiences react (to my film) than the award from the Cannes Film Festival."Director Park Chan-wook said this on June 2 at a news conference for "Decision to Leave" at JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square Seoul in the capital's Jongno-gu District."Compared to my previous films, t