SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — A rare mother-of-pearl box showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of the Goryeo era has been returned to South Korea from Japan. The Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) and the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation unveiled to media Wednesday the mother-of-pearl box with a chrysanthemum vine pattern, believed to date back to [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — A recent survey has revealed that two-thirds of South Korean teachers have experienced verbal abuse, while around 20 percent have experienced physical threats and violence. Furthermore, 40 percent of teachers exhibit severe depression symptoms, while 17 percent have contemplated suicide. The Korean Teachers and Education Workers Union and Green [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — In recent days, foreign luxury fashion brands have been actively participating in Korean art-related exhibitions and events. The French fashion brand Chanel announced on Tuesday that it will showcase the ‘Now & Next’ video series, which highlights modern Korean artists, in collaboration with the international art fair Frieze, scheduled [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean visual artist Jung Yeon-doo is known for weaving stories of ordinary people in historical context in multimedia content, and his new exhibition brings a fresh eye to narratives of Korean immigrants in Mexico in the early 1900s. The exhibition, titled “MMCA Hyundai Motor Series 2023: Jung Yeon-doo – [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — The Voluntary Agency Network of Korea (VANK), a cyber diplomacy mission, has officially unveiled an augmented reality (AR) filter designed to share the profound historical significance of Jikji with the world. This launch took place on September 4, recognized as Jikji Day. Jikji holds the distinction of being the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — Korean visual artist Kang Seo-kyeong presents a wide range of works, including painting, sculpture, video and multimedia installations, at her solo exhibition set to open at Leeum Museum of Art in central Seoul later this week. Kang’s largest-ever solo exhibition to date, titled “Willow Drum Oriole,” will be held [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – Sept. 15 will mark the 60th anniversary of Korean ramen’s birth. In its early days, ramen (Korean instant noodles) was considered the quintessential “common people’s food” — a quick and simple meal. However, it has now evolved into a global culinary phenomenon, leading the charge in domestic food exports. [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will hold various cultural events in Canada this year to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two countries, the culture ministry said Friday. The first event will be an exhibition, titled “Barrier Free,” slated for Sept. 5-29 at the Korean Cultural Center in Canada. [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul’s art scene is expected to bustle with a wide selection of exhibitions and events opening next week. These events coincide with the second edition of the international art fair Frieze Seoul that overlaps with the local art fair Kiaf. Frieze Seoul, a prestigious contemporary art fair by leading [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean popera tenor Lim Hyung-joo will perform at a pre-event for the Mass that will be led by Pope Francis in Ulaanbaatar on Sunday, according to his agency, DGN COM, and the local Catholic community. They said Thursday that Lim will sing three songs — “Ave Maria,” “You [...]