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[Eye Plus] ‘Nongak brings me joy. It is an escape from life's heaviness'
Culture
Aug 26, 2023
“When I started learning 'gochang nongak,' it was completely different from anything I had learned before," said Jeong Ha-rin, an amateur gochang nongak performer from Busan. “Now, gochang nongak brings me so much joy. It became an escape from life's heaviness and seriousness,” Jeong added. Gochang nongak is a type of traditional music developed by farmers in Gochang, North Jeolla Province. “My father was a member of the Korean traditional art's c
[Weekender] 'Old money' rises as the new black in fashion
Newsmaker
Aug 19, 2023
Antipathy to 'new money,' fatigue over kitschy pop culture and economic recession play as factors for the rise of old money aesthetic
[Weekender] Retreats and reads: Glimpse into Korean presidential summers
Politics
Aug 12, 2023
Reading recs, “summer Blue House” and vacation jinx
‘Tradition is a part of life, rather than something special’
Weekender
Aug 12, 2023
Oh Hai-sun, 25, first joined a nongak crew as a middle school student. There he fostered his interest in the traditional Korean music genre. “I have never lost a day to practice performances with my friends every lunchtime. I enjoyed the moment. We participated in a series of competitions and won some prizes, which also increased my interest in nongak,” Oh said. Oh plays jing for Gochang Nongak, traditional music created and developed by farmers in the coastal county of Gochang, Nort
[Weekender] Hurry up and wait
Culture
Aug 5, 2023
Once considered incomprehensible, competitive queuing for scarce purchases, special experiences has become a trend
[Weekender] A fish with a dozen names
Hashtag Korea
Jul 29, 2023
Alaska pollack is a favorite in South Korea for its versatility, but climate change makes it an impossible catch
[Weekender] S. Korea ranks third in terms of passport power: What does it mean?
Weekender
Jul 22, 2023
Passport power considered indicator of high credibility of citizens, strong national power; US, China rank lower due to strict visa rules
[Weekender] The sweet truth: Dissecting sugar-free products
Social affairs
Jul 15, 2023
Zero-sugar products set new norm for local F&B industry, but concerns grow over artificial sweeteners
[Eye Plus] Sound of the 'janggu' 'echoed in my heart'
Weekender
Jul 15, 2023
Performers wearing hats that look like huge flower bouquets walk in single file while beating rapidly on instruments slung over their shoulders. Thunder-like sounds from the leather drum skins reverberate across the auditorium, filling the space with booming rhythms. Among the instruments, the sounds of the "janggu," a traditional percussion instrument consisting of a two-headed drum covered with leather and carried with a sash, moved Lee Chang-geun to become a performer of "Gocha
[Weekender] Chilling tales and haunted trails: unlocking thrilling summer adventure
Travel
Jul 8, 2023
As summer sweeps across the country, the allure of sandy beachfront getaways and outdoor adventures beckons. Paradoxically, it is precisely during these sizzling months that haunted mansions and ghost houses reclaim their attraction to thrill-seekers and the curious. Brace yourself as you step into the haunted corridors of these popular attractions, for what awaits is a bone-chilling immersive encounter that will send shivers down your spine. A twist on the traditional concept of a haunted house
[Eye Plus] Pansori: bridging tradition and the modern world
Weekender
Jul 1, 2023
"Pansori" was the most difficult art form to master, says Choi Su-in, a 23-year-old student with experience in piano, flute, drawing and ballet. The complexity of pansori only instilled her with grit and determination, and eventually led her to major in pansori at Seoul National University. “I found myself improving more when training in pansori than when compared to other arts. Perhaps that is what attracted me to it,” Choi said. Originating from the southwestern part of K
[Weekender] 'Dive into fantasy': Korean aquaphiles turn to art of mermaiding
Hashtag Korea
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Korea's mermaiding scene blurs boundaries between fantasy and reality, challenges age and gender stereotypes
[Weekender] Tennis launches strong serve at golf in Korea
Weekender
Jun 24, 2023
Sports trend shifts from golf to tennis; but industry watchers say whether tennis will stay for the long run remains uncertain
[Weekender] A guide to surviving ‘jangma’ this summer
Social affairs
Jun 17, 2023
South Korea is expected to see more precipitation this summer. With “jangma,” or the monsoon season, just around the corner, concerns have been growing fast not just because of the possibility of heavy rainfall ruining the hard-earned summer holidays but because of lessons learned from last year. The country was deluged with severely heavy rains last year, leaving nine dead, hundreds in Seoul displaced and over 2,800 buildings damaged. This year, experts advise not to panic, even if
[Eye Plus] Taepyeongso and piri: Heros of Korean traditional music ensembles
Weekender
Jun 17, 2023
“The taepyeongso and piri are both heroes in Korea’s traditional music ensemble. But they are tricky to play,” said Park Seong-bin, a student majoring in the Korean traditional wind instruments at Seoul National University. The taepyeongso has a funneled metal end which produces a high-pitched sound widely loved by people during the Joseon era (1392-1910) and starred in a diverse array of events from royal ceremonies to performances by peasants. The piri, on the other hand, has
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