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Kim Soo-ja awarded France’s Officier of Arts and Letters for global artistic contributions
Kim Soo-ja, the internationally acclaimed Korean artist often referred to as the “Bottari artist,” has been awarded the Officier medal of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Order of Arts and Letters) by the French government in recognition of her contributions to global art and cultural exchange. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Friday that Kim received the honor during a ceremony held Wednesday at the residence of the French ambassador to Korea in Seoul. The Order of Arts and Le
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'KPop Demon Hunters’ cast and directors break down Netflix hit’s worldbuilding
The creative team behind Netflix's record-breaking animated hit "KPop Demon Hunters" pulled back the curtain on their demon-slaying spectacle in a new behind-the-scenes video released Friday. Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, alongside voice stars Arden Cho, May Hong, Yoo Ji-young and Ahn Hyo-seop, dished on everything from character design to cultural representation in the clip, which details the meticulous world-building that went into the project. "I've always wanted to make an anima
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Frederick Wiseman's complete works to tour Korea in landmark retrospective
The 17th DMZ International Documentary Film Festival (DMZ Docs) announced Thursday a complete touring showcase of Frederick Wiseman's 45-film catalog, set to launch this September and continuing through July 2026. The 95-year-old Boston native, often called America's greatest living documentarian, has spent nearly six decades creating what he terms "reality fictions" -- observational studies of American life through the lens of its institutions: schools, hospitals, welfare offices, courts and mi
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Casetify launches second Takashi Murakami collection
Tech accessory brand Casetify has unveiled its second collection in collaboration with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. Part of Casetify's premium iCONS line, the latest release features Murakami’s iconic flower motifs and vibrant aesthetic, expanding on the partnership’s earlier success. This new collection highlights Kaikai and Kiki, Murakami’s beloved character duo, across a variety of tech accessories and collectibles items. Products include limited-edition phone cases, 3D Kaik
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Musinsa, Nike launch ‘Leaders of Seoul’ pop-up highlighting women’s sneakers
Online fashion retailer Musinsa has partnered with Nike for its "Leaders of Seoul" campaign and pop-up event, aimed at introducing a new generation of women’s sports style. The collaboration includes the exclusive early release of two new sneakers, the Air Max Muse and Air Superfly, ahead of their broader launch. The pop-up runs through July 23 at Musinsa's "Seongsu @Daelim Warehouse" store in Seongsu, Seoul, a rising shopping hub for young consumers. The venue will feature the new sneakers alon
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Korea Heritage Service to recruit attendees for 80th Liberation Day exhibition opening
The Korea Heritage Service is recruiting 150 attendees to participate in the official opening ceremony of an exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule. The event will provide participants with a meaningful opportunity to reflect on the history and cultural legacy of Korea’s independence movement. “The Radiant Heritage of Independence” exhibition will take place at Seokjojeon — Korea’s first Western-style stone building, constructed in 1910 —
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Louis Vuitton launches men’s fall-winter 25 pop-up at The Hyundai Seoul
Louis Vuitton has opened a pop-up store for its men’s fall-winter 2025 collection at The Hyundai Seoul, running through July 27. Located on the ground floor of the Yeouido department store, the space highlights the latest design from Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director Pharrell Williams. First unveiled at the Cour Carree of the Louvre in Paris in January, the collection was developed in collaboration with Japanese designer Nigo, a longtime creative partner and friend of Williams. Blending lu
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Actor Ryu Soo-young shares home-cooked comfort in his debut cookbook
Stir-fried spicy pork in just 9 minutes and a hearty braised chicken stew for under 10,000 won. Actor Ryu Soo-young has compiled 79 such no-fuss recipes in his debut cookbook, “Ryu Soo-young’s Recipes for Life,” aimed at helping anyone — from newlyweds to retired fathers — master the comforting flavors of Korean home cooking. At a press conference Tuesday, the actor spoke not as a celebrity, but as a passionate home cook and self-taught recipe developer. “This book isn’t for gourmet chefs. It’s
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‘A Story of Man and Wife’ conveys Korean realities via classical vocals
A couple’s story unfolds through classical vocals with hyper-realistic lyrics. Sung by beautiful voices over flowing piano melodies, the witty yet candid lyrics touch on high housing prices, interest rates, exhausting marriage preparations, child care allowances and much more. Composed by Ryu Jeajoon, 54, with lyrics by Bong Joon-soo, 55, an English literature professor at Seoul National University, the music drama "A Story of Man and Wife" grapples with one of South Korea’s biggest societal cha
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New global food hall Glow Seongsu brings international street flavors to Seoul
A slice of Singapore, a bite of San Francisco and a sip of Hong Kong -- all without leaving Seoul. The newly opened Glow Seongsu, which officially launched on June 5, is quickly becoming the city’s newest destination for global street food lovers. Nestled in the creative heart of Seongsu-dong, Seoul’s ever-evolving hipster enclave, Glow Seongsu houses 10 independent culinary brands under one roof, offering an immersive and photogenic dining experience that spans continents. Marketed as Korea’s f
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Korean bestseller on single life lands six-figure English rights deal
Seen Aromi, YouTuber and author of the Korean bestseller "So What If I Love My Single Life?," has a publishing rights deal with Penguin Publishing Group. "We are so proud to announce that Sharika Teelwah, editor at Transworld, part of the Penguin Publishing Group, in UK pre-empted World English rights for six figures to Seen Aromi’s bestselling Korean book," Seen's New York-based literary agent Barbara J. Zitwer said in a statement. Originally published in 2024 by the Korean publisher Bookrum, t
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With Chanel funding, Korean artists to create video series for Frieze Seoul
Chanel and Frieze announced on Thursday the artists for the fourth edition of “Now & Next,” a video series dedicated to spotlighting established and emerging Korean artists, ahead of Frieze Seoul in September. The six selected artists of different generations and backgrounds — Kim Yun-chul, Kim So-jung, Kim Bo-hie, Chung Yu-mi, Lee Jin-ju and Lim No-sik — will be paired into groups of two for the “now” and “next” of each episode, sharing their artistic practices, inspirations and culture in Kore
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Step into romance of Korean dramas
Love is not just one part of life — it's the pulse that runs through everything. It's no wonder then that love is the central theme to so many Korean TV dramas and movies; it resonates with a broad audience and opens the door to exploring universal human emotions and experiences. In watching it on the screen, we see that love is not just a feeling, but a choice, a verb and an action. After all, we come to understand that the heart wants what it wants. Looking to delve into the world and emotions
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Ong Seong-wu, Kim Hyang-gi reunite on stage for ‘Shakespeare in Love’
Six years after portraying a fluttering teenage couple in coming-of-age drama “At Eighteen” experiencing their first love together, singer-actor Ong Seong-wu and Kim Hyang-gi have reunited — this time on stage, as they both make their theatrical debut in the Korean production of “Shakespeare in Love.” The romantic comedy, adapted from the Oscar-winning 1998 film of the same title, opened Saturday at the CJ Towol Theater at the Seoul Arts Center. Ong, formerly of the since-disbanded boy band Wann
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LUMA Arles redefines city with renewed energy
ARLES, France — Along the drive to Arles, extensive sunflower fields extend into the horizon under golden dazzling sunlight. One may realize right away why Vincent Van Gogh was drawn to paint sunflowers during his time in this southern region of France. Upon arriving at LUMA Arles, its iconic tower, designed by architect Frank Gehry, comes into sight. Made of steel, concrete and glass, the building shimmers, reflecting light and the blue sky. It is instantly reminiscent of Van Gogh’s “The Starry
July 9, 2025