The Korea Times - Home

Site Map PDF Subscription Register LogIn
Site Map PDF Subscription Register LogIn

Did you know that ...

Mon, December 10, 2018 | 12:59

Culture > Korean Traditions >

'Ssireum' listed as UNESCO intangible cultural heritage

"Ssireum," Korean traditional wrestling, successfully made its way onto the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Monday, through the first-ever joint bid by North and South Korea. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) announced that the two Koreas' bid to inscribe ssireum on the list was accepted during the 13th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Saf...

Korean Traditions | 2018-11-26 18:38

National orchestra brings North Korean music

Early signs of a thaw between North and South Korea came with music. In February, North Korea's Samjiyon Orchestra performed in Gangneung and Seoul to support the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games, and in April a South Korean troupe visited Pyongyang to present its “Spring Is Coming” concert. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un suggested "Autumn Has Come," a North Korean conc...

Korean Traditions | 2018-11-21 20:25

Time to reap rice for king [PHOTOS]

One of the participants in a traditional rice reaping demonstration threshes the grain in front of Changuijeong in the Ongnyucheon (Jade Stream) area inside the royal Changdeokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul, Oct. 11. Korea Times photos by Choi Won-sukBrendon Mulgrew from Australia was one of the participants in the event hosted by the National Institute of Crop Science, a go...

Korean Traditions | 2018-10-11 15:25

Looted portrait of Joseon prince returned after 18 years

The stolen portrait of Grand Prince Ikan, South Chungcheong cultural heritage no. 329, was returned to his descendents after 18 years of being unaccounted for. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) held a returning ceremony at the National Palace Museum of Korea, Tuesday, and briefed those in attendance on the pursuit of lost cultural heritage.

Korean Traditions | 2018-10-10 18:20

South Korea will resume work with North Korea to compile common dictionary

The South Korean prime minister on Tuesday reaffirmed the government's will to restart efforts to compile a unified Korean-language dictionary with North Korea as his country observed Hangul Day, which marks the invention of the Korean alphabet more than five centuries ago.

Korean Traditions | 2018-10-09 17:03

Tracing Hindu legacy in Buddhist temple art in Korea

Buddhist art is a major area of interest in Asian art studies. With its beginning in ancient India, the propagation of Mahayana Buddhism to the present day Central Asia, China, Korea and then to Japan created Buddhist art styles of wide variety. Buddhism was introduced to Korean peninsula in the 4th century A.D. Buddhism largely enjoyed patronage of Korean ruling class until ...

Korean Traditions | 2018-09-30 18:03

Resting in peace with Mother Nature

An increasing number of Koreans are opting for natural burials, instead of traditional interment such as burials or cremation, following the loss of their loved ones.

Korean Traditions | 2018-09-28 17:11

Seoul-bound traffic jammed as Koreans return after Chuseok

Long lines of vehicles were being formed on South Korea's major highways Tuesday as millions of people headed back to Seoul after celebrating the Chuseok holiday with their families in their hometowns.

Korean Traditions | 2018-09-25 10:47

Traditional performances selected by UNESCO to be staged in Oct

Starting with Samulnori, Korea's intangible cultural properties selected by UNESCO will be performed in Seoul. Marking the 40th anniversary of Samulnori, a Korean traditional percussion music genre, Korean traditional musicians will hold a large scale collaborative performance with street dancers.

Korean Traditions | 2018-09-21 15:50

Hanbok that meets changing needs

Sewing master Kim In-ja and her workshop look alike. Hidden on the hillside of the Bukchon Hanok Village, visitors must walk following narrow stone stairs and small flower planted rock gardens to reach the workshop that overlooks the traditional houses of the village.

Korean Traditions | 2018-09-20 18:09

Hip, trendy hanbok stirs authenticity debate

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Sports pictures of the year