Korean voices left behind in Berlin from World War I “Why am I here?… How did I end up being here, here that I would want to go back, crying?” A mournful voice rang out across the Goethe-Institut in Seoul on December 13. The owner of the voice turned out to be an…
Artificial skin can sense heat, pressure A group of scientists have developed an artificial skin that is as soft as human flesh and which has elasticity just like that of a human. The skin also has “smart” functions that can sense temperature, humidity and pressure from the external environment. A research team led…
The Korean Navy visits Jakarta and puts on its best for the cheering crowds Hello everyone, it’s been so long since I last wrote for this blog due to my busy work schedule. Actually there were so many Korea-related events in Indonesia during November that I want to share here on the Korea…
The Snail-Shell Bride: bad things come to those who can’t wait Long ago, on a farm far away, there lived a poor farmer who worked hard every day, digging, planting, plowing, harvesting and herding. Because he was poor, no woman wanted to marry him, and thus he continued living alone, working from sunrise…
Korean food, IT delight Korea-ASEAN luncheon The rendezvous between Hansik, Korean cuisine, and IT shone during the luncheon at the ASEAN-Republic of Korea (ROK) Commemorative Summit. President Park Geun-hye (center) toasts participating leaders from ASEAN at the Nurimaru APEC House in Busan on December 12. President Park Geun-hye hosted the small banquet with…
Photo exhibit captures 40 years of Hallasan A photo exhibition is currently underway in Insadong in downtown Seoul that showcases the past 40 years of Hallasan Mountain, Jeju’s iconic ancient volcano. It consists of around 40 works by Shin Yong-man, a photographer who has dedicated his life to capturing the island’s beauty. The…
Korean, French art centers join forces on design The Institute of Asian Cultural Development, part of the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and Le Consortium, a Dijon-based modern arts center in France, have decided to cooperate on the design of the Asian Culture Complex, a multipurpose arts center slated to open…
Ritual for gods of earth, harvest to be revived King Taejo (r. 1392-1398), the first of the Joseon kings, upon founding the new dynasty ordered built two sacred buildings on either side of Gyeongbokgung Palace, the main hall where kings carried out political affairs. There was the Jongmyo Shrine to the east and…
Young artists from around the world gather in Seoul The passion of young, promising artists from around the world will be on display at a festival in Seoul. At the World Cultures 2014 celebration, scheduled to take place from December 10 to 14, people can appreciate art programs recommended by six cultural centers…
Ryukyu Kingdom special exhibition opens In November 1500, the ancient kingdom of Yuguguk (유구국, 琉球國), a chain of islands located far to the south and east of the Korean Peninsula, dispatched an envoy to the Joseon court. The envoy delivered a message to the Korean monarch. It reads: “King Sangjin of the Jungsanwang…
