Unesco heritage list expected to add Korean mask dance drama
South Korea currently has 21 entries on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage lists. Talchum will be placed as the 22nd on the nation's list, if the decision is finalized.
Kim Hae-yeon
Endless temptations of sweet and spicy in Singapore
Known as a melting pot of Asia for its mix of history, culture and arts, Singapore's food options also delight epicures with its endless variety.
Luxury tourists from US, Europe to visit Korea
The ‘Travel with The Met’ program was created especially for Met members, offering a choice of over 24 destinations each year and tours led by renowned curators.
Korean street toast: Delightful bite on the go
Aside from the filling of pan-fried vegetables and eggs, what stands out in Korean street toasts is the sugar and ketchup – they go surprisingly well together.
National Museum of China wipes out ancient history of Korea at exhibition
Korea's two ancient kingdoms of Goguryeo and Balhae are missing in a chronological table of Korean history in an exhibit showed in the national museum.
Discover bulgogi prepared three ways
Cooked on table-top charcoal grill, the soft and chewy texture of the juicy meat goes excellently with white rice.
South Korean government YouTube channels cyberattacked
While Google Korea confirmed that the channel had been hacked, the case was handed over to both Google and the Seoul cyber police for investigation.
Ninth-century wooden Buddhas
Two of the oldest wooden Buddha statues in the country, which date back to the late-ninth century are to be designated as national treasures.
Hackberry tree from ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ receives natural monument status
The 500-year-old East Asian hackberry of Bukbu-ri, Changwon, also known as “Sodeok-dong paengnamu” in the TV series, stands 16 meters tall with a circumference of 6.8 meters.
Bizzare Cheong Wa Dae couch promotion sparks controversy
The video documented people’s reactions upon seeing a large white sofa that was set up on the Cheong Wa Dae grounds.