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AVIGNON, France, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Nobel laureate Han Kang on Wednesday called the deepening hatred in South Korea and around the world "a challenge we must overcome," stressing ... -
SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- The number of visitors to South Korea's royal palaces and the Jongmyo royal shrine increased in the first half of the year as interest in traditional Kor ... -
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- Paradise City said Wednesday it will host the "One Universe Festival 2026," a multidisciplinary cultural festival featuring prominent Korean and internat ... -
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Korea drew a record number of visitors in the first half of this year, boosted by the global surge in interest in Korean culture, ... -
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- The 28th Bonghwa Sweetfish Festival will be held along the Naeseong Stream in Bonghwa, about 180 kilometers southeast of Seoul, from July 25 to Aug. 2, o ... -
SEOUL, July 14 (Yonhap) -- Sales of cultural merchandise inspired by Korea's national heritage rose sharply in the first half of the year amid growing global interest in traditiona ... -
By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- Foreign delegates and visitors attending a key UNESCO committee meeting in South Korea will have the opportunity to watch master artisans c ... -
SEOUL, July 13 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) said Monday it will offer a variety of special programs to commemorate the 40th anniversary of ... -
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- The city of Cheongju will hold the "2026 Jikji Cultural Festival" from Sept. 4-6 in the Jikji Cultural District in Uncheon-dong, Heungdeok-gu, including ... -
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- An independent bookstore founded by Nobel laureate Han Kang has temporarily closed after eight years.Onul Books, founded by Han in September 2018, had rel ... -
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS has partnered with the British Museum to present "Korea Gallery Trail," an interactive program introducing Korean cultural heritage, ... -
SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- A new study has identified a previously unconfirmed type of Joseon Dynasty metal movable type among a cache unearthed in central Seoul about five years ag ... -
By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan will serve as a national heritage festival, heritage authorities said Tuesday, ... -
SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- A newly discovered U.S. military document from 1948 shows that American authorities at the time recognized the Dokdo islets as a part of Korean territory, ... -
SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- Architectural heritage from the mid- and late Joseon Dynasty that offers a glimpse into the Buddhist culture and daily life of the period has been designa ... -
SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- A screening program at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) will bring together the works of French experimental film pioneer Jean-Cl ... -
By Shim Sun-ahSEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- A replica of a ship used for diplomatic missions during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) will set sail along the country's southern coast to c ... -
SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- The Jogye Order, South Korea's largest Buddhist sect, will hold an array of events to promote Korean Buddhist culture and cuisine on the sidelines of the ... -
SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- Sales of cultural merchandise from South Korea's national museums topped 20 billion won (US$13 million) for the first time in the first half of this year, ... -
SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- The number of foreign visitors arriving in South Korea by cruise ship surpassed 200,000 for the first time in May, official data showed Monday, driven lar ... -
SEOUL, July 3 (Yonhap) -- K-pop star G-Dragon will serve as the public face of the upcoming UNESCO World Heritage Committee session in Busan, officials said Friday, as the country ... - Next