Patricia, a Malaysian civil society worker and professional facilitator, shared her career journey and reflections, emphasizing the importance of finding meaning and purpose amidst challenges. Reflecting on her transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship, Patricia highlighted the significance

On February 19th at 2:00 p.m., a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA; Choi Eungchon, Administrator), the APSARA National Authority (Hang Peou, Director General), the Cambodian government agency in charge of preserving and managing the Angkor

The SF (Science Fiction) genre sitcom "Zigzag Delta Team (from now on referred to as Delta Team)" has started broadcasting, according to the production company Players (director Yoon Byung-chul).Delta Team is a research and development machine for D Team of Chilseong DD, a defense company in the Dae

The Korea National University of Cultural Heritage (KNUCH; President Kang Kyung-hwan), affiliated with the Cultural Heritage Administration(CHA), has been selected as a private contractor for the 'Egyptian Cultural Heritage Preservation and Management Support Project', one of the official developmen

The 3rd Working Committee Meeting for ASEAN-ROK Cultural Heritage Cooperation hosted by the Cultural Heritage Administration (Administrator Choi Eung-Chon) of the Republic of Korea will be held in Chiang Rai, Thailand.This Meeting will focus on specific contents and plans of the first cooperation pr

On December 15th 2023, The Korea Dance Culture and Arts Promotion Association held the '2023 Korean Dance Culture and Arts Competition with Masters' at Nuri Hall, Daejeon Artist's House.This performance by the Korean Dance Culture and Arts Promotion Association served as an opportunity to bring our

The science fiction genre sitcom Zigzag Delta Team (hereinafter referred to as Delta Team) has started broadcasting, according to the production company Players (Director Yoon Byung-chul).The Delta team is a research and development machine for the D team of Chilseong DD, a defense company in the Da

In July, the Korea Customs Service released trade statistics saying the export volume of K-pop albums in the first half of the year rose 17.1% from last year to a record-high USD 132.93 million.K-pop's most remarkable feat, however, is the genre's growth in the U.S., whose music market is the world'

Welcome to Issues and Insiders. Korea started this workweek with a public holiday to mark Hangeul Day on Monday October 9th and for more on the significance of this particular day I have Professor Jieun Kiaer at the University of Oxford live on the line. Professor Kiaer it's a pleasure to have you o

The Cultural Heritage Administration (Administrator Choi Eung-Chon) held a meeting with the ASEAN Committee in Seoul (ACS)* at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, 27 September, at Gajeongdang, Changdeok Palace, and shared the achievements of the ‘ASEAN-ROK Working Committee on Cultural Heritage Cooperation (herein

Many Koreans visit their hometowns to spend quality time with their family. For tourists, the holiday also provides a good opportunity to experience traditional culture throughout Korea. Let’s take a closer look at the traditional Korean holiday of Chuseok. >> The Meaning of Chuseok (Hangawi) Chuseo

After achieving record sales at home, Korean productions are out to expand their winning streak by finding new theaters and audiences abroad.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Arts Management Service will showcase 14 Korean musicals in theaters overseas beginning in September.

At the National Folk Museum an event called 'The Full Moon Has Risen,' will celebrate the abundance and gratitude associated with the Thanksgiving holiday.And throughout the holiday period, the National Museum in Seoul hosts the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity performance.At the form

The National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage(hereinafter NRICH, Director General: Kim Yeonsoo) under the Cultural Heritage Administration(hereinafter CHA) and the International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property(hereinafter ICCROM, Director General

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will promote the nation's globally popular content in North America.The ministry on Sept. 8 announced that it will hold the K-Content Expo this month in Mexico and the U.S.Launched in 2016, this content exhibition supports the development of export channel

The three-year-old female panda, which is often called “Princess Fu,” attracts thousands of visitors every day to her home in Panda World at Korea’s largest amusement park Everland, located in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do Province. The total number of visitors has doubled since the beginning of May, accordin

Completion Ceremony held at Korea House on August 28The completion ceremony for the 2nd year of Global Cultural Heritage Ambassadors, a collaboration between the Cultural Heritage Administration (Administrator Choi Eungchon, hereinafter CHA) and the Voluntary Agency Network Korea (Head Park Kitae, h

An online contest opened early this month challenges Hallyu (Korean Wave) clubs and groups worldwide to learn more about Korean culture and participate in cultural activities.The Korean Culture and Information Service (KOCIS), an affiliate of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, on Aug. 10 s

Classical music next month will fill the fall evening sky above Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Aug. 21 said it will host from Sept. 9-10 the "2023 Blue House Concert" with the Korean National Symphony Orchestra and Korea National Opera at the heliport of the fo

The Korean mask-dance tradition known as talchum was entered into the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December of last year. This achievement was a result of longstanding dedicated efforts made by the Cultural Heritage Administration in close cooperation