‘The mind does not age’: At 105, South Korean philosopher continues to teach the art of living
The world's oldest male author, South Korean Kim Hyung-seuk, shares a century of wisdom in his latest book.
Hwang Dong-hee
This, too, is Korean pop
Today, a new generation of artists is reimagining how Korean traditional music can speak to contemporary audiences.
‘8 in 10 female trainees don’t menstruate’: Hidden costs of K-pop stardom
Days begin at 5 a.m. and end after 2 a.m., and some trainees spend entire weeks drinking only water to stay thin.
Korean American writer Susan Choi’s ‘Flashlight’ shortlisted for Booker Prize
"Flashlight," Choi's sixth novel, opens with a haunting scene by the sea: a 10-year-old girl, Louisa, walks along the beach one night with her father, Serk. He carries a…
Which Korean books are winning over readers abroad?
Sales of Korean literature abroad more than doubled in 2024, driven by a wave of international enthusiasm and a historic Nobel Prize win by Han Kang, according to new data…
Demon boy band? These Korean ballet dancers had already cast their spell
Created by the newly established Yunbyul Ballet Company, “Gat” completed a six-city national tour, selling out every seat along the way — a rare feat for a fledgling company…
South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook wants to film ‘Human Acts’ by Nobel laureate Han Kang if given the chance
Mr. Park said the idea remains a distant hope—“just one of those thoughts that simply make you happy to imagine.”
Seoul International Book Fair opens to record crowds, famous faces
By the time the doors officially opened at 10 a.m. Wednesday, a seemingly endless queue had formed, snaking around the venue — a scene that spoke volumes about the fair’s…
The visionary behind Seoul’s London Bagel Museum on building more than a bakery
The woman who turned her personal tastes into an iconic destination for the public is turning inward. She has released her first essay collection, “Ryo’s Thoughtless…
Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ gets Joseon-era makeover
The beloved comedy is transported to a coastal Joseon village, giving the play a Korean cultural flair while remaining faithful to the original's whirlwind of romantic mischief…