Masks & the Mask Dance *This is the third part in our series, “Masks & the Mask Dance” published in partnership with the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage 1. What is the mask dance? The traditional Korean mask dance, or talchum, is a form of drama featuring the wearing of masks, singing…
King Suro: Gaya founder was also a pioneer of multiculturalism In Gimhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, there lies the royal tomb of King Suro, the first king of Gaya. Whether the tomb is really occupied by King Suro’s corpse remains a matter of debate in academic circles, as there’s a question of whether he actually existed.…
New submarine Internet cable connects 9 Asian nations The upcoming construction of new underwater Internet cables will connect nine nations and regions across East Asia, covering Korea, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia. The new undersea cable system will help to accelerate Internet connection speeds across the region, making…
