Culture
Korea's oldest known gunpowder weapon confirmed in southern city
The country's oldest gunpowder weapon has been discovered on a mountain in Naju, Jeollanam-do Province. The Hwangja Hwatong dates back to either 1377 or 1437 and is considered a major archaeological find. Learn more here
Sep 22, 2026
Five Koreans appointed as new Academy voters
Jul 07, 2015
Global youth comes together over Korean humanities
Jul 06, 2015
Medicine based on the humanities saves lives
Jul 06, 2015
Colombian painter brings art of ‘fatness’ to Seoul
Jul 03, 2015
Book fair promotes Korea-Japan cultural exchanges
Jul 03, 2015
Traditional music meets jazz at Yeowoorak Festival
Jun 30, 2015