A special program to allow the general public to see the interior of four throne halls of Deoksu Palace in central Seoul will kick off from March 29 through April 3, the Cultural Heritage Administration said Tuesday. 　One of Seoul’s five grand palaces built during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), Deoksugung, meaning “Palace of Virtuous Longevity,” became a palace in 1593 when King Seonjo moved in after all of Seoul’s other palaces were destroyed during the Japanese invasion.　Visitors taking part

MONROEVILLE, Alabama (AP) -- The death of “To Kill a Mockingbird” author Harper Lee hasn’t hurt ticket sales for a dramatic version of her novel staged each year in her Alabama hometown.　A statement issued by play organizers Monday says only a few hundred tickets remain for the 16 performances, which begin next month in Monroeville.　This is the first year the play will be produced by a nonprofit organization formed last year in Lee’s name. The production was previously overseen by a museum locat

Koreans share warmth and affection through food, and this tradition could bolster bilateral relations between South Korea and Japan, a Japanese professor who has dedicated much of his career to culinary exchange said Wednesday."Korean and Japanese food culture is similar in that both countries have rice as their staple. But Koreans are more generous with their food. A guest is served with a heaping bowl of rice with many banchan (side dishes). You can feel 'jeong' from a Korean dining table."Asa

South Korea unveiled a unified emblem for its government Tuesday in an effort to save costs and help people easily recognize government organizations. A dynamic, open-ended "taegeuk" mark will be used as the new government symbol, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said. The new design is based on the taegeuk, a symbol that is most prominently displayed on the country's national flag.South Korean government ministries and state-run agencies have been using different symbols to represent

No more staying indoors, cowering from the cold. Spring is just around the corner and along with it comes various fun and vibrant cultural activities around the country.The Asia Culture Center (ACC), a state-run arts and concert venue in the southwestern city of Gwangju, is planning to hold various events in the coming month.Every Saturday from March 26 until April 30 the center will stage the "ACC Spring Festival" with a slew of dance and music performances, art shows and participatory events l

South Korea will open a state-run facility for promoting Korean culture in Abu Dhabi Thursday, the first in the Middle East, the government said.The new Korean Cultural Center, which sits near Khalifa Park, the biggest park in Abu Dhabi, is also the 29th of its kind worldwide.It has sections providing a first-hand experience of traditional Korean culture and showcasing the Korean cultural industry. South Korea's government-designated "quality" cultural products and Halal food are displayed on th

South Korea and Britain agreed Monday to positively enhance cooperation and exchanges in the creative culture industry during a forum held in London.Culture ministers from the two countries adopted a joint statement which called for continuous efforts to cultivate the media industries and cultural content on the public and private levels.The agreement was made at the day-long U.K.-Korea Creative Industries Forum. The forum, the second of its kind, was presided over by South Korean Minister of Cu