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- Arirang, Korea's unofficial anthem
- Apr 05, 2012
- The Jindo Silver Folk Arts Ensemble performs Arirang at the National Folk Museum of Korea. A tragic song of separation and lost love, Arirang is a national symbol not only of Korea’s distant past, but also its turbulent modern history. It served as a symbol of Korea’s struggle f...
- S. Korea, China designate 2012 as Year of Friendship
- Apr 05, 2012
- Ringing in the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Korea-China diplomatic ties, a musical performance of “Chunhyang,” blending elements of both Korean and Chinese cultures, took place on April 3 at Theater Yong, National Museum of Korea. Korea, China seek diverse cultural an...
- Culture Station 284 officially opens to public
- Apr 03, 2012
- After three years of renovations and six months of pre-opening events, Old Seoul Station has officially opened with the new name “Culture Station Seoul 284.” An opening ceremony for Culture Station 284 held on April 2. Named after the designation number of the historical site o...
- Folk liquors revived
- Apr 02, 2012
- Korean traditional liquor, Hongju fresh from the still (left); moju, a traditional hangover drink (right) These days everyone knows about soju and makgeolli, but when it comes to Korean alcoholic beverages, those two are just the tip of the iceberg. The Institute of Traditional ...
- Palaces welcome visitors at night
- Mar 30, 2012
- Two of Seoul’s grandest palaces opened their gates to welcome foreign visitors during the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit, opening after sunset for a rare night view. Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, two palaces found along the northern edge of downtown Seoul, invite visitors to sp...
- Come and stay in Hanok
- Mar 28, 2012
- One of Special accommodations, Hanok, gives foreign visitors opportunities to better learn Korean culture. “Wow, it’s beautiful!” exclaims Ms. Shiau- Pei after putting on a Hanbok (Joseon Dynasty-style Korean costume), marveling at the delicate, mysterious colors. She a...
- Korean children’s books entice European readers
- Mar 27, 2012
- Korean literature, which has recently increased its international exposure and global reach, arrived in Europe this March at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair from March 19 to 22. The Korea booth at the 49th Bologna Children’s Book Fair (photos courtesy of the Korean Publishers ...
- Cultural events during the NSS
- Mar 27, 2012
- Various cultural events will be taking place throughout the duration of the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit (photo: Yonhap News). Taking place under the theme ”Beyond Security Towards Peace,” the 2012 Seoul Nuclear Security Summit has organized cultural events to raise awaren...
- Shin Kyung-sook wins Man Asia Literary Prize
- Mar 26, 2012
- Author Shin Kyung-sook (second from left) with Man Asia Literary Prize judges Lee Chang-rae (far left), Razia Iqbal (second from right), and Vikas Swarup (far right) (photo courtesy of the Man Asian Literary Prize).Author Shin Kyung-sook recently became the first woman as well as...
- Korea bloggers, Korea's cultural ambassadors
- Mar 23, 2012
- Main page of Korea BlogThe Korea Culture and Information Service (KOCIS) admitted a new team of contributors for the Worldwide Korea Blog (WKB) with a welcoming ceremony on March 23. The blogging team, consisting of foreign bloggers residing in Korea or overseas, contributes piec...
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