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Digital exhibition showcasing Korea's heritage to open at DDP
A large-scale immersive exhibition titled "Heritage: The Future Fantasy” will take place at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul from Aug. 23 to Sept. 17. Jointly organized by the Korea Heritage Service and the Korea Heritage Agency, the event marks the first-ever large-scale digital showcase of the country’s national heritage. The cutting-edge exhibition aims to bring Korea’s historical assets to life in an innovative format, allowing visitors to explore how these treasures can be preserved and
Aug. 5, 2025 -
Pope Leo XIV says 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul to take place Aug. 3-8
Pope Leo XIV announced on Sunday that the next World Youth Day will be held in Seoul, Korea, from Aug. 3 to 8, 2027. The announcement came just before he led the Angelus — a brief prayer traditionally said at noon in the Catholic Church — at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome. “With this jubilee concluded, the ‘pilgrimage of hope’ for young people continues and will take us to Asia,” he said in front of 1 million Jubilee of Youth participants from 146 countries, including Korean pilgrims.
Aug. 4, 2025 -
LA designates Aug. 1 'KCON Day'
Los Angeles has officially designated Aug. 1 as “KCON Day,” honoring the world’s largest K-pop fan and artist festival for its impact on the city’s culture and economy, the event host CJ ENM said Sunday. This marks the first time in KCON's 14-year history that it has received formal recognition from the city government. Four LA City Council members — John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Curren Price and Heather Hutt — co-sponsored the resolution, citing the event's decadelong impact on LA's culture, land
Aug. 3, 2025 -
National Museum of Korea rolls out crowd control measures amid visitor surge
The National Museum of Korea is stepping up efforts to improve the visitor experience following a sharp increase in guests this year. According to the state-run museum on Friday, more than 3.4 million people visited the museum between January and late July — the highest number in the first half of any year since the museum relocated to its current site in Yongsan in 2005. The figure marks a 72 percent jump from the same period in 2023. To address the recent surge, the museum has increased the nu
Aug. 3, 2025 -
Discover splendor tucked in summer's heat with these series
There’s a certain romance to the height of summer — and these standout dramas capture it with precision. Try out these well-made series that reveal the beauty hidden within the season’s sweltering heat. “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” on Netflix, Tving Set against the sun-drenched shores of Pohang in North Gyeongsang Province, "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" delivers a soothing slice-of-life romance. Shin Min-a stars as a Seoul dentist who, after losing her job, returns to her late mother’s seaside hometown — whe
Aug. 2, 2025 -
'Golden’ from 'KPop Demon Hunters' tops UK Official Singles Chart
The original soundtrack "Golden" of Netflix's global animated hit "KPop Demon Hunters" soared to the top of the UK Official Singles Chart, marking the first K-pop song to reach No. 1 in over a decade. Released as part of the animated film, "Golden" achieved the No. 1 position in its sixth week on the chart, rising three spots from the previous week. The track, performed by the fictional girl group Huntr/x, is a part of the movie's soundtrack, which features a K-pop girl group battling evil spiri
Aug. 2, 2025 -
Koo Jeong-a illuminates the invisible
ARLES, France — At first, “Seven Stars,” an installation of 10 paintings by Koo Jeong-a, also known as Koo Jeong A, on view at LUMA Arles in southern France, appears to be a set of abstract paintings. But in a single moment, the space turns into a cosmic world with stars appearing to glow in the dark — like the stars in the sky that are invisible in daylight, but always present. Only 10 people at a time are allowed into the maze-like space at Koo’s new solo exhibition. When the light fades out,
Aug. 2, 2025 -
Poolside style in 2025
As heatwaves grip the Korean Peninsula and the summer holiday season reaches its peak, one fashion item is making bigger waves than before: the swimsuit. Once focused mainly on practicality and performance, swimwear in 2025 has become a canvas for self-expression, especially among Korea’s fashion-forward Millennials and Generation Z. This year’s swimwear trend is bold, multi-dimensional and refreshingly personal. Whether it’s a custom bikini or a polka-dot monokini channeling 1960s charm, the be
Aug. 2, 2025 -
13th Busan Int'l Comedy Festival to take over coastal city in August
The 13th Busan International Comedy Festival, one of Asia’s largest comedy showcases, is set to run for 10 days from Aug. 29 to Sept. 7 across multiple venues in the coastal city of Busan. Kicking off with an opening ceremony at Bexco, the event will bring together around 100 performers, including Korea’s top comedians, international acts and rising digital creators. The comedy troupe from "Gag Concert" — Korea’s iconic sketch show — will open the event with a live performance. Popular comedian
Aug. 1, 2025 -
'Le Cafe Louis Vuitton' to open in Maison Seoul
Louis Vuitton announced its newest culinary destination, "Le Cafe Louis Vuitton," will be opening Sept. 1 on the fourth floor of its flagship Maison Seoul in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. The new cafe is part of Louis Vuitton’s global push into gastronomy, following successful ventures in cities such as Paris, New York, Tokyo, Milan and Bangkok. The Maison Seoul location will fuse French fine dining with Korean flavors, expanding its “everyday expression of fashion, culture and cuisine," according to t
Aug. 1, 2025 -
After 3 years and 8.5 million visitors, Cheong Wa Dae closes to public
Three years and two months since opening to the public as a cultural and historical site, Cheong Wa Dae, a symbol of state power and political history, closed Friday to prepare to return to its formal function as the presidential office and residence. The transition will focus primarily on upgrading security systems and facilities. While the exact date of the presidential move-in has not been confirmed, the closure marks the beginning of Cheong Wa Dae’s restoration as the seat of executive power
Aug. 1, 2025 -
Guilt-free shopping, calming art and cool games
"No buy July" is over, making this a perfect time to shop guilt-free at a Goodwill Store. If you are going to the mall to escape the heat, why not add an exhibition to your list? The oppressive heat is a perfect excuse to indulge in a gaming lounge to try new games or play your favorites. Here are some suggestions for the weekend. What if shopping could spark joy and create social good? At the Goodwill Store by Milal Foundation, it does just that. With 42 locations nationwide, including one tuck
Aug. 1, 2025 -
Agarmon: monster 'born at the moment of orgasm' questions birth, existence
A mysterious translucent object with moss on it occupies the center of the Seoul Box at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea. The object is placed on a stainless steel installation with an overhead lamp. The floor of the installation is covered with stones. The creature, named “Agarmon 5,” is composed of agar and moss, and the “Agarmon Incubator” controls water, humidity and lighting, creating an artificial environment to sustain the creature's life. Korean artist Tzusoo, wh
July 31, 2025 -
Explore concepts of wrongdoing and redemption
A rare painting created during the early Joseon era (1392-1910) that made its way back home from Japan will be on view at a special exhibition at the National Museum of Korea through Aug. 31. As part of the special exhibition titled "Art of Early Joseon: Masterpieces from the 15th and 16th Century," three panels of "Siwangdo" will be displayed starting Friday. Aptly named the "Ten Underworld Kings," the set of paintings on silk depicts the 10 kings of the underworld who pass judgment on the sins
July 31, 2025 -
Culture Minister nominee eyes 'W300tr K-culture market'
Chae Hwi-young, who would be the first private sector expert to lead the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism if appointed, said Tuesday that he hopes to grow the market for Korean culture to 300 trillion won ($215.7 billion). The 61-year-old tech platform expert highlighted the Korean content industry's growing economic impact, citing K-pop, K-dramas, games, webtoons and publishing. Together, these markets generated 154 trillion won in revenue and $13.3 billion in exports in 2023, growing at
July 29, 2025