A state-run website that corrects inaccurate information about Korea has improved its services to better aid users.Korea Culture and Information Korea said Tuesday it recently upgraded the Fact: Korea website (https://www.factsaboutkorea.go.kr), which on Sept. 3 marks its two-year anniversary. The website allows users to report inaccuracies, which are reviewed and revised by the authorities. The users are then notified of the revisions. Fact: Korea (KOCIS)“There were a lot of complaints that use

Seoul citizens will have a rare opportunity to enjoy cultural performances and traditional foods from dozens of countries at the city's largest multicultural festival this weekend, municipal officials said Wednesday.The annual "Seoul Friendship Festival 2018" will take place in the three locations in the capital -- Seoul Plaza, Mugyo-Ro and Cheonggyecheon-Ro -- Saturday and Sunday, featuring music and dance performances from 15 sister cities worldwide, various foods from all around the world and

Chinese performance artist and painter Ma Liuming is holding a solo exhibition at Hakgojae Gallery in Seoul until Sept. 16.　Titled “Sediment of Performance,” Ma’s latest exhibition features paintings that recast his past avant-garde performances. Ma Liuming poses for photographs at Hakgojae Gallery in Seoul, Friday. (Hakgojae Gallery)Born in Hubei, China, in 1969, Ma is a globally recognized performance artist, particularly through the use of the artist’s performance persona “Fen-Ma Liuming.” Fe

South Korean city of Miryang is bending over backward to become a city of yoga. The city government of Miryang said Sunday it will host a global-scale yoga therapy conference and festive yoga-related events for two days on Sept. 1 and 2. Located in South Gyeongsang province, Miryang hosted its first international yoga conference in 2017 and is following up this year with an expanded program.  Miryang hosted its first international yoga conference in 2017. (Miryang City Hall) Miryang will host an

The National Folk Museum of Korea will operate mobile museums at the 18th Asian Games Jakarta-Palembang 2018, which run from Aug. 18 through Sept. 2.Also called “Korean culture boxes,“ mobile museums contain various traditional items from Korea and are being deployed in an effort to promote the nation’s traditional folk culture. Altogether, they will display 153 items representing 88 categories. "Sarangbang" box (NFMK) "Anbang" box (NFMK) "Hanbok" box (NFMK)After the games, the mobile museums wi

From dating apps to mobile messaging, unique rules of romantic engagement emerge

A passion for books is often symbolized by a love of the scent of new books. But it’s not only the scent of fresh ink and paper that excites book-lovers. The musty scent of a used book can be just as much of a turn-on for bibliophiles. Cheonggyecheon Secondhand Book Street in Dongdaemun, central Seoul, is the most widely known spot for secondhand books. Used books are piled up at Cheonggyecheon Secondhand Book Street. (By Im Eun-byel / The Korea Herald)Used books are piled up at Cheonggyecheon S

Neighborhood public bathhouse serves as community center for middle-aged women

Although a simple everyday act, bathing, in some cultures has greater meaning. Some travelers say that exploring different bathing cultures around the world is a must, as it is a way to learn more about the countries through the experience. Among different cultures, there is a wide variety of traditional themes, rituals, and customs associated with bathing. The diversity is a reflection of cultural, historical differences. Here is a list of bathing cultures around the globe that show that bathin

Creativity transforms abandoned public bathhouses into hip locales

Changgyeonggung in central Seoul is but a fraction of the grand structure it once was before the 20th century. A tour program of the palace in September and October will have visitors viewing the buildings that stand today, while providing commentary on those that have been destroyed over time.According to the Cultural Heritage Administration, the special tourism program of the palace will take place each Friday in September and October for an hour, starting at 2:30 p.m. There is no additional f

Nation’s No. 1 English-language newspaper moves forward with backing of 65-year history

South Korea’s biggest English media adds Naver V Live channel to its growing list of multimedia platforms

A forum for discussing Korea’s image in the eyes of the world will be held in Seoul from Aug. 28-29. Culture Communication Forum 2018, organized by the Corea Image Communication Institute, will invite opinion leaders from around the world to “experience the essence of Korean culture and get a chance to promote their own culture,” organizers said Tuesday. Logo for CCF 2018 (CICI)Delegates from the participating countries are: US comic book writer Amy Chu; best-selling author Eran Katz of Israel;

The Korea Herald is publishing a series of articles featuring inter-Korean relations to mark the paper’s 65th anniversary that falls on Aug. 15. Following is the seventh installment. – Ed.South and North Koreans have lived in separate social systems for well over half a century, and among the most notable disparities between them are their different views on Korean history, which is ironic considering they shared essentially the same history until the 1950s.Historians here believe the joint arch