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Korean literature reaches readers across Asia
Apr 14, 2011
Korean literature continues to resonate with the readers across Asia through translations of literary works that portray the lives of both modern and historic Koreans fro...

Korean novel touches the hearts of American readers
Apr 12, 2011
Best-selling novel “Please Look After Mom” by Shin Kyung-sook, one of Korea’s most widely read writers, made its debut in the United States on April 5. With its first pri...

This spring, indulge in the arts
Apr 05, 2011
Late March, the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea unveiled the first in a series of annual exhibitions at its two locations in Gwacheon and Deoksugung Palac...

2011 Orchestra Festival kicks off on April 1
Apr 01, 2011
Seoul Art Center’s 2011 Orchestra Festival, one of Korea’s most popular annual classical music events, kicks off on April 1. Starting with the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestr...

Korean literature receives spotlight at international b...
Mar 29, 2011
Korean literature is increasing its global reach, with more and more publishers participating in international book fairs around the world. In March, Korean literature en...

Tongyeong International Music Festival embraces change ...
Mar 25, 2011
In late March every year the small southern port city of Tongyeong is filled with classical music. (Left: Poster for the Tongyeong International Music Festival featuring ...

Current exhibitions in Korea: exploring contemporary ar...
Mar 16, 2011
March is packed with noteworthy exhibitions. Two current exhibitions examine a broad range of contemporary arts from the 1960s and beyond: “Bernar Venet Paintings 1961-20...

Ko receives America Award for contributions to literatu...
Mar 09, 2011
Ko Un (b. 1933), one of Korea’s most renowned poets, will receive the 2011 America Award. Established by the Contemporary Arts Educational Project in 1994, the prize hono...

Korean literature in Vietnam
Mar 04, 2011
Translated Korean literature is gaining in popularity in Vietnam, even as the Korean Wave brings other forms of entertainment. According to the Korea Literature Translati...

Korean contemporary art finds showcases abroad
Mar 02, 2011
Korean contemporary art has an important role in today’s international art circuit, including places like New York and London. Meekyoung Shin (Shin Meekyoung), who showca...