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- Pororo aims to become Korean animation blockbuster
- Jan 24, 2013
- Popular animation character Pororo the Little Penguin is a pilot. His appearance is marked by the oversized helmet and goggles he always wears. He enjoys sleigh rides, flies airplanes, and even races cars. The cute little penguin has been loved by preschool children in 127 countr...
- Two-way cultural exchanges emphasized at ICCF 2013
- Jan 23, 2013
- Experts from various circles came together to find common ground for cross-cultural exchanges at the International Culture Communication Forum (ICCF) 2013. The forum was hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism at COEX on January 18 under the theme “In the age o...
- Foreign press analyzes Hallyu
- Jan 21, 2013
- It has been less than 20 years since Korea was widely regarded as a small Far East Asian nation, with no distinctive features. Some cultural relics such as Goryeo celadon, metal prints, kimchi, and the language Hangeul, if any, represented the country. At the time, Koreans often ...
- Sapsalgae train as termite-sniffing dogs
- Jan 18, 2013
- A two-year-old dog named Dandy alerts his trainer by stopping and sniffing at a block of wood in the city of Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do (North Gyeongsang Province). In the block were termites eating into the wood. Gyeongsan Sapsalgae Research Institute has been training sapsalga...
- Busan, a hot filming location for hit movies
- Jan 18, 2013
- Busan is famous for its crowded beaches and international film festival but is also enjoying popularity as a filming location. A number of high-grossing Korean movies released last year including The Thieves, Deranged, The Neighbors, and Nameless Gangster: Rules of Time were part...
- Special events offered at PyeongChang Special Olympics ...
- Jan 18, 2013
- Cultural festivals and events as well as winter sports competitions will delight visitors to Pyeongchang and Gangneung in Gangwon-do (Gangwon Province) during the PyeongChang Special Olympics World Winter Games 2013. A variety of programs, including classical music concerts, perf...
- Rare treasures of Korea found in Italy
- Jan 17, 2013
- “Bangasayusang,” a 7th-century cross-legged statue from the Three Kingdoms Period (left) and “Amitanaeyeongdo,” a full-length portrait of Buddha which is thought to be from the early 14th century of the Goryeo Dynasty (right) (photo courtesy of the National Museum of Korea)A rare...
- World's viewers may prefer Sleepless in Seoul
- Jan 14, 2013
- The international success of Psy's "Gangnam Style" has brought renewed attention to Hallyu, or the Korean wave, and the growing influence of Korea's soft power. The global media has recognized that the benefits of its success may trickle down to other areas of Korean culture, eve...
- Must-see art exhibitions of 2013
- Jan 14, 2013
- This year brings good news for art fans in Korea, as exhibitions of world-class artists are on the way. From well-known Korean painters Kim Whanki and Youn Myeung-ro to Alexander Calder and Takashi Murakami, Korea.net recommends some of the must-see exhibitions. ** Kim Whanki and...
- A look back at Korean winter vacation: 1950s-‘90s
- Jan 11, 2013
- The end of December in Korea usually marks holiday season. But these days, Korean students are rather busy striving to spend their days more productively. Winter vacation is also an especially significant time of the year since it is the longest holiday ahead of a new beginning, ...
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