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- KLTI U.S. Forum: Rediscovering Korean Literature
- Oct 26, 2011
- (from left above, clockwise) Mah Chonggi, Gong Jiyoung, Cheon Woon-young, Lee Kwang Ho, Susan Choi, Ben Ryder Howe (Photos courtesy of the Korean Cultural Service in New York)The Korea Literature Translation Institute (KLTI) Forum returns to the U.S. this October, following its w...
- New York and London co-host Korean contemporary art sho...
- Oct 25, 2011
- The Korean Cultural Centre UK and the Korean Cultural Service in New York have teamed up to present a group exhibition of contemporary Korean artists based in the two cities, considered the world’s cultural hubs where the most sought-after new art is created. Poster of N...
- Hanbok fashion show to be held in Dokdo
- Oct 25, 2011
- Last August, the grounds of Ulleungdo (Ulleung Island) were beautified by a Hanbok fashion show (Photo courtesy of Maison de Lee Young Hee).One of the most acclaimed Hanbok designers, Lee Young Hee will put on a fashion show on October 28 on the far-eastern islets, Korea's easter...
- K-pop attacks New York
- Oct 25, 2011
- SMTOWN Live World Tour in NEW YORK (Photo: Yonhap News)The SMTOWN Live World Tour in New York, a musical concert featuring Korean singers from SM Entertainment, was held at Madison Square Garden in New York, the U.S. on October 23. Singers including BoA, Super Junior, Kang...
- Culture Station Seoul 284 blends old and new
- Oct 24, 2011
- Former Seoul Station (Historical Site No. 284), which had served as a transportation hub for the past century, was reborn as a major nexus of cultural intersections. After transferring its original functions in 2004 to its express counterpart located next door along with the intr...
- Korean films receive awards from 44th Sitges Internatio...
- Oct 24, 2011
- (2011 Image of the festival. Photo: official hompage of the 44th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival.) Korean films dominated the 44th Sitges International Fantastic Film Festival. The festival held from October 6 to 16 this year in Sitges, Catalonia, Spain ...
- Korean cultural event to be held in Lisbon
- Oct 21, 2011
- Traditional Korean dances will be performed in Lisbon to mark the anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Korea and Portugal.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said in a press release that it will hold a cultural event in Lisbon on October 23 to ...
- Asia Song Festival successfully wraps up
- Oct 21, 2011
- One of the representative international music concerts in Korea, the Asia Song Festival was held on October 15 in Daegu Stadium. Famous Korean singers including Girls' Generation, Super Junior, and BoA showed off their musical talent during the concert alongside famous singers fr...
- Royal palaces offer autumn leaves, culture, and self-re...
- Oct 20, 2011
- In time for the annual tints of autumn foliage colors, two royal palaces in Seoul are encouraging visitors to slow down their pace and take a culturally-rich self-reflective journey. Starting on October 18, Changdeokgung Palace transforms its backyard garden into a cozy outdoor r...
- Foreign teams compete to promote Korean food
- Oct 19, 2011
- This month, teams of foreigners will be travelling around Korea to sample the local delicacies. The First Korean Food Tour for Foreign Foodies is organized by the Korean Food Foundation, a part of the Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. The gastronomical adven...
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