LIFE&STYLE
Are webtoons uniquely prone to offend?
Although webtoons shown on major portal sites have been popular for almost two decades, they have never been subjected to as much criticism as they are getting now. Controversy over webtoon content ...
Sept 26, 2020
K-beauty meets 18th century Princess Hwahyup
Along with the new cosmetics products, the organizations also created Princess Hwahyup character goods. “The development of modern cosmetics and cultural products based on the cosmetics relics of P...
KOCCA strives for K-animation success
Local animations funded by Korea Creative Content Agency projects are grabbing international attention. KOCCA has been trying to raise the competitiveness of Korean animations with many annual proje...
Sept 23, 2020
Boy band Monsta X to promote Korea cultural heritage via YouTube
K-pop band Monsta X will star in an online video series aimed at promoting treasured Korean cultural heritage overseas, according to cultural heritage authorities Wednesday. The YouTube series, titl...
Protestant church groups fail to deliver highly anticipated decision on Jun Kwang-hoon
Two major Protestant church groups -- the General Assembly of Presbyterian Church in Korea and the Presbyterian Church of Korea -- failed to make a decision in the case of the controversial Rev. Jun ...
Sept 21, 2020
[Feature] Time running out for large rescued dogs
With international travel halted by pandemic, backlog of dogs awaiting foreign adoption grows
[Weekender] Chuseok traditions go contactless
Traditional rites for one of Korea’s largest holidays are likely to be scaled down further as social distancing continues
Sept 19, 2020
Culture Ministry to recommend online cultural content to enjoy during Chuseok
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will provide links to cultural content from its affiliated bodies that the public can enjoy during Chuseok. The decision to provide this service was annou...
Sept 18, 2020
Emptied campuses prompt college festivals to move online, cancel
While Oh said that the online sessions were well received by students, not all comments have been complimentary. Some students openly slammed the events on student community sites, especially in the ...
Sept 17, 2020
Indie musicians, global music businesses to connect at MU:CON 2020
MU:CON 2020 director Yoon Sang praises BTS becoming first Asian hip-hop artists to top Billboard Hot 100
Sept 16, 2020
[Video] DIY bead bracelets go viral as way to tackle coronavirus fatigue
People have come up with innovative alternatives to keep themselves entertained as the novel coronavirus persists worldwide. New hobbies tailored for the pandemic era are flourishing on social media,...
Sept 15, 2020
Art educators gather virtually to discuss teaching art in pandemic times
Conference to discuss unlearning past practices, teaching art in local communities, role of art education in time of confusion
Sept 14, 2020
National Museum of Korea‘s largest-ever show of national treasures available online as well
The National Museum of Korea will livestream an online show of its largest-ever exhibition of national treasures at 7 p.m. Tuesday on Naver TV. “We hope the Naver TV livestream show ‘The New Nationa...
[Photo News] Chestnut picking in Gongju
Farmers are busy harvesting chestnuts for the upcoming Chuseok holiday in Banpo, a district in Gongju of South Chungcheong Province. The Gongju district is the largest chestnut-producing region in S...
Sept 12, 2020
CHA plans to apply for Gaya Tumuli’s UNESCO listing
The Cultural Heritage Administration on Thursday announced it is to apply for the listing of the Gaya Tumuli as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Gaya Tumuli is a serial property consisting of seven...
Sept 10, 2020