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‘The Complete Performance of Pansori’National Theater of KoreaDec. 31“The Complete Performance of Pansori” will be staged on Dec. 31 at the National Theater of Korea. The performance is a monthly one that has been continued since December 1984. Ahn Sook-seon, a master Pansori singer, will perform “Jeokbyeok-ga” this time. Ahn is registered as the 23rd Important Intangible Cultural Heritage of Korea, and has directed multiple traditional Korean performances. Jeokbyeok-ga is considered to be the most difficult and elegant sound among five surviving Pansori stories.The theater is close to Dongguk University Station, subway line 3. Tickets cost 30,000 won. For more information, visit ntok.go.kr or call (02) 2280-4114.‘Sejong Center New Year’s Concert’Sejong Center for the Performing ArtsJan. 7, 2016Sejong Center for the Performing Arts will hold a New Year’s Concert on Jan. 7./ Courtesy of Sejong Center for the Performing Arts“Sejong Center New Year’s Concert” will be held on Jan. 7, 2016 at the Sejong Cen

Dec 17, 2015
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'Avengers'-like webtoon on drawing board

 / Courtesy of YLABYLAB will introduce a global project that features characters from across the company’s webtoons. These include a blade-wielder from the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) in “Burning Hell,” a gun-slinging royal secret commissioner from “Blade of the Phantom” and a voluptuous, astute hostess from “My Nights Shine Brighter than Your Days.”Dubbed “Superstring,” the project puts together characters from the works distributed to Korean portal sites Naver and Daum, cartoon viewing smartphone app Comico and Japanese publishers Kodansha and Shogakukan. It is a concept similar to Hollywood franchise the “Avengers,” a movie version of the collaboration of superhero characters originally separately introduced by Marvel Comics cartoons in the U.S., including Iron Man, Captain America and Hulk. “Superstring” revolves around characters saving the Earth from destruction caused by an unforeseen space disaster.“For ‘Superstring’ to progress in line with webtoons released so far with l

Dec 16, 2015
'Avengers'-like webtoon on drawing board

Korea, Japan find friendship at dining table

Visitors look at imitation Korean and Japanese food during the “Exchange of Food Culture on the Table” exhibition at the National Folk Museum of Korea in central Seoul on Dec. 9. / YonhapBy Baek Byung-yeulWhen Korea opened Busan Port in 1876 under the Korea-Japan Treaty, Japanese foods began to enter Korea. Now it is common for people to visit each other’s country and enjoy food new to them.The National Folk Museum of Korea (NFMK) in central Seoul sheds light on the history of food exchanges between Japan and Korea over the past century, featuring 250 artifacts showing the changes in the dining cultures of the two countries, such as electric rice cookers, food-themed comic books, food replicas and video clips.Titled “Exchange of Food Culture on the Table,” the exhibition began last Wednesday. It is a joint exhibition between the NFMK and the National Museum of Ethnology, Japan, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Japanese museum already completed its own version of the food exchange-themed exhib

Dec 16, 2015
Korea, Japan find friendship at dining table

New MMCA director pledges to protect freedom of expression

Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Kim Jong-deok, right, poses with Bartomeu Mari, the newly appointed director of the country’s National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, during a ceremony at the government complex in Sejong, Monday, to present Mari a letter of appointment. / Courtesy of Ministry of Culture, Sports and TourismBy Kwon Mee-yooBartomeu Mari, the newly-appointed director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), said he will guarantee freedom of expression for artists.Mari, 49, the first foreigner to head the nation's flagship art museum, introduced himself as the new director and curator at a press conference, Monday. The Spain-born director spoke to the media after his appointment ceremony with culture minister Kim Jong-deok Monday morning. Mari’s term is three years.“I will strengthen the international aspects of the museum to upgrade the museum to the next level,” Mari told the reporters at the Central Government Complex in Seoul.Mari's focal project will be partnerships with internationally established institutes s

Dec 14, 2015
New MMCA director pledges to protect freedom of expression

Prestigious Liechtenstein collection now on show

Peter Paul Rubens’s “The Discovery of the Infant Erichthonius” (circa 1616) is on display at the National Museum of Korea as a part of a special exhibit featuring works of the Liechtenstein Museum. / Courtesy of National Museum of KoreaBy Baek Byung-yeulAt about a quarter the size of Seoul, Liechtenstein, the world’s sixth-smallest country, is located in Central Europe with an estimated population of 37,000.Bordered by Switzerland to the west and south and Austria to the east and north, the alpine country has the flagship Liechtenstein Museum known for its masterpieces owned by the ruling Princely Family of Liechtenstein.The National Museum of Korea (NMK) provides a rare glimpse of the prestigious museum’s possessions including Rubens’ paintings from 17th century Europe.With the long-winded title of “Paintings, Sculptures and Objects of the Prince of Liechtenstein: Rubens and Other Masters,” the special exhibition features the Liechtenstein Museum’s 120 artworks ranging from paintings, sculptures and crafts to prints and tape

Dec 14, 2015
Prestigious Liechtenstein collection now on show

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‘2015 The Little Singers of Paris'Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*Dec. 13The world's only all-boy a capella choir, the Little Singers of Paris will perform on Dec. 13 at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Including "Nella Fantasia," they will perform Christmas carols and folk songs from around the world.The hall is close to exit 1 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 5. Tickets cost 33,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, call (02) 597-9870. ‘Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra'Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*Dec. 22Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a joint concert on Dec. 22 at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.Celebrating 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the two celebrated orchestras will perform Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 in D minor, ‘Choral' op. 125 under the baton of Jung Myeong-hoon.The hall is close to exit 1 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 5. Tickets cost 40,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call (02)

Dec 10, 2015
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‘Arirang, Knocking on the Heart of World'National Gugak CenterDec. 15-17"Arirang, Knocking on the Heart of World" will be performed at the National Gugak Center from Dec. 15 to 17.Under the theme of popular folk song "Arirang," over 300 artists from diverse genres and countries will stage their interpretations. This includes not only traditional gugak artists, but also jazz, classical, K-pop and hip hop performances.Dancers will join as well, such as b-boy crew Gamblerz and popping crew Animation.The hall is nearest to exit 1 of Bangbae Station, subway line 2. Tickets cost 50,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, call (02) 2246-0071. ‘Geumsijo Golden Phoenix'Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*Dec. 17"Geumsijo Golden Phoenix" will be performed at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts on Dec. 17.The performance is based on the novel "Geumsijo" by Lee Mun-yeol in 1981. Lee expressed his views about what true art is by describing differing artistic viewpoints between the two main characters Go-juk and Seok-dam.The hall is near exits 1 and 8 of Gwanghwamun Stat

Dec 10, 2015
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Landscape seen through Impressionism

Vincent van Gogh’s “The Langlois Bridge”By Kwon Mee-yooImpressionism is known for its unique brushstrokes, portrayal of fleeting light and use of vibrant colors. A new exhibition, "Impressionist Landscape," sheds light on Impressionism, one of Koreans’ favorite art genres.However, Seo Soun-jou, commissioner of the exhibit, asks a more fundamental question ― How much do we know about Impressionism?"This exhibit looks back on the history of Impressionism through landscapes from the perspective of art history," Seo said. "Impressionism was born from natural light, depicting natural phenomenon. Artists interpreted natural colors subjectively and it trail-blazed a new era of colored paintings."Landscapes were not a main theme for Western painting until the 19th century. The development of Impressionist landscape painting is closely related to that of science. The invention of the collapsible metal paint tube and expansion of railways allowed artists to go outdoors and capture the ever-changing effect of light and scenery.Paul Signac’s “The Harbor a

Dec 8, 2015
Landscape seen through Impressionism

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‘Midday Pansori'Sejong Chamber HallDec. 19 Midday Pansori is held every third Thursday of the month through December at the Sejong Chamber Hall with a different theme each time. The performance aims to draw audiences of all generations with its reinterpretations of traditional Korean music.The Dec. 19 performance will be "Heungbu and Nolbu Split a Gourd in Two," based on the traditional pansori "Heungbuga," a didactic story of Heungbu and Nolbu. "Heungbuga" is considered the most popular pansori story of all time.Tickets cost 20,000 won. For more information, call (02) 399-1000 or visit www.sejongpac.or.kr.‘Arirang, Knocking on the Heart of World'National Gukak CenterDec. 15-17 “Arirang, Knocking on the Heart of World” will be performed at the National Gugak Center from Dec. 15 to 17./ Courtesy of Korean Traditional Culture and Art Association "Arirang, Knocking on the Heart of World" will be performed at the National Gugak Center from Dec. 15 to 17.Under the theme of "Arirang,"a popular folk song, over 300 artists from diverse genres

Dec 3, 2015
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‘2015 The Little Singers of Paris'Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*Dec. 13 The world’s only all-boy a capella choir, the Little Singers of Paris will perform on Dec. 13 at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts. Including "Nella Fantasia," they will perform Christmas carols and folk songs from around the world.The hall is close to exit 1 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 5. Tickets cost 33,000 to 110,000 won. For more information, call (02)597-9870.‘Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra'Sejong Center for the Performing Arts*Dec. 22 Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra and Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a joint concert on Dec. 22 at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.Celebrating 50 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the two celebrated orchestras will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, ‘Choral' op. 125 under the baton of Jung Myeong-hoon.The hall is close to exit 1 of Gwanghwamun Station, subway line 5. Tickets cost 40,000 to 150,000 won. For more information, cal

Dec 3, 2015
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