Korea Times K-Culture Reporter
Baek Byung-yeul is a journalist at The Korea Times focused on cultural content, including films and cultural events in South Korea. You can contact him at baekby@koreatimes.co.kr to share your insights.
Seoul boasts a rich cultural heritage, and its residents tend to visit cultural sites at least once a year, but the capital city needs innovative strategies to attract more younger visitors, according to a recent survey by the city-run research institute.
Korea launched the 2024 World Webtoon Festival in Seoul's trendy neighborhood of Seongsu-dong on Thursday, with the aim of expanding the global reach of webtoons or online comics, which are already hugely popular here and abroad.
People still remember 1999, when apocalyptic theories about the end of the world and concerns over Y2K, or the millennium bug, which threatened to disrupt societal systems, were widespread.
The new crime film "Dirty Money" offers a fresh take on the genre by exploring the ironic situation of corrupt detectives who not only investigate crime but also engage in it, according to its director, Kim Min-soo.
If a beloved son or daughter committed a deadly crime, should parents conceal it? Or should they turn their child in to face the consequences of their crime?
Actor Ryu Seung-ryong pledged to provide audiences with hearty laughter in the upcoming comedy movie "Amazon Bullseye," in which he plays a former archer who trains members of an Amazon tribe in archery.
Disney’s beloved characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck are set to meet Korea’s historic palace in an attempt to blend centuries-old royal heritage with globally adored pop culture icons in a unique exhibition.
Netflix released more information about the second season of its global smash hit “Squid Game,” building up anticipation for the survival thriller's Dec. 26 release.
The government will hold an event called Startup:CON this month to support the growth of budding domestic content startups, including their entry into global markets. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on Friday that the event will bring together investors, experts and content creators.