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INTERVIEW Designer Kwon Hye-jin shares vision for tomorrow’s ‘hanbok’

Clad in a striking deep indigo jumpsuit inspired by “dansokgot” (underpants) paired with a flowing pale-yellow cape inspired by Korea’s traditional "jangot" (cloak-like veil), actor Kim Tae-ri radiates an elegant harmony between the past and present. In another look, she wears a softly draped, blush-pink dress, a contemporary reinterpretation of the 16th-century ceremonial “jeobeundan chima” (folded skirt).

Mar 13, 2025By Kwon Mee-yoo

[INTERVIEW] Designer Kwon Hye-jin shares vision for tomorrow’s ‘hanbok’

Books

Reading 'Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982' in London

Participants of Korean Book Reading Day discuss Cho Nam-joo's novel "Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982" at the Korean Cultural Center UK (KCCUK) in London, Tuesday. The reading event is part of a new initiative by the KCCUK aimed at encouraging the exploration of Korean literature in its original language. The program selects two Korean books annually, with participants meeting on the first Tuesday afternoon of each month for discussions. Cho's acclaimed novel, centered around the life of a young woman born in late 20th-century Korea, addresses themes of systemic misogyny and institutional oppression that resonate globally. Courtesy of KCCUK

Mar 12, 2025By Kwon Mee-yoo

Reading 'Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982' in London

Arts & Theater

REVIEW Unlikely friendship: Humanoid jockey, horse and humans unite

A racehorse on the brink of being discarded, a humanoid jockey learning the meaning of emotion and a girl with a passion for robotics — "A Thousand Blues" brings these unlikely companions together in a musical.

Mar 5, 2025By Kwon Mee-yoo

[REVIEW] Unlikely friendship: Humanoid jockey, horse and humans unite

People & Events

Architect Hong Tae-sun discusses problem-solving design at CICI event

Architect Hong Tae-sun, CEO of YKH Associates, presented a lecture on “Music and Architecture” at the Embassy of Egypt in Seoul on Tuesday, sharing thoughts on the intersections of music, design and problem-solving in architecture.

Feb 26, 2025By Kwon Mee-yoo

Architect Hong Tae-sun discusses problem-solving design at CICI event

Photo News

PHOTOS Stepping into digital garden

Amid the fast-paced rhythm of city life, a moment of serenity unfolds at "Mieumwanbo, Strolling Through Traditional Gardens," a joint exhibition by the Korea Heritage Service and the Sejong Center. This digital exhibition invites visitors to immerse themselves in the poetic beauty of Korea’s traditional gardens and rediscover the harmony between nature, humanity and art.

Feb 24, 2025By Kwon Mee-yoo

Opinion

Unforgiving gaze on female stars in Korea

The news of actor Kim Sae-ron's untimely death broke Sunday evening, shocking those who remember her impactful performance as So-mi in the 2010 film "The Man from Nowhere," when she was only 10 years old.

Feb 19, 2025By Kwon Mee-yoo

Unforgiving gaze on female stars in Korea

Arts & Theater

National Museum of Korea reopens Prehistory and Ancient History Gallery

Visitors take a look around the newly reopened Prehistory and Ancient History Gallery at the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan District, Seoul, Friday, following a two-year renovation. The revamped exhibition showcases some 1,800 artifacts spanning the Paleolithic, Neolithic and Bronze Ages through Gojoseon, Buyeo, Samhan, Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla periods, offering an in-depth look into Korea’s ancient history. Notably, the Goguryeo section has been expanded by 1.7 times its previous size to reflect the kingdom’s historical significance, featuring a permanent display of a rubbing of the Stele of King Gwanggaeto the Great. Yonhap

Feb 14, 2025By Kwon Mee-yoo

National Museum of Korea reopens Prehistory and Ancient History Gallery

Arts & Theater

GS Arts Center to open in April with American Ballet Theatre

GS Arts Center will open its doors in April, breathing new life into a venue that had long been a cornerstone of Korea’s performing arts scene. The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) returns to Korea after 13 years to headline the opening festival, alongside a lineup of genre-defying artists.

Feb 11, 2025By Kwon Mee-yoo

GS Arts Center to open in April with American Ballet Theatre

Arts & Theater

Yoo Choong-mok explores Korean identity through water drops on canvas

Yoo Choong-mok presents his reinterpretation of traditional Korean aesthetics through a contemporary lens in his solo exhibition at Gallery 526 in southern Seoul. His works bridge past and present and the East and the West, offering a fresh perspective on Korean heritage and identity.

Feb 10, 2025By Kwon Mee-yoo

Yoo Choong-mok explores Korean identity through water drops on canvas

Books

Celebrating Korean cuisine through picture books

For many Korean children, the careful rolling of "gimbap" (seaweed rice roll) or the aroma of sizzling kimchi pancakes isn’t just about food — it is a love language passed down through generations. Now, a growing collection of English picture books is bringing these culinary traditions to life, inviting a broader group of young readers worldwide to explore the magic of Korean cuisine through colorful storytelling.

Feb 6, 2025By Kwon Mee-yoo

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INTERVIEW Designer Kwon Hye-jin shares vision for tomorrow’s ‘hanbok’

Reading 'Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982' in London

REVIEW Unlikely friendship: Humanoid jockey, horse and humans unite

Architect Hong Tae-sun discusses problem-solving design at CICI event

PHOTOS Stepping into digital garden

Unforgiving gaze on female stars in Korea

National Museum of Korea reopens Prehistory and Ancient History Gallery

GS Arts Center to open in April with American Ballet Theatre

Yoo Choong-mok explores Korean identity through water drops on canvas

Celebrating Korean cuisine through picture books

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