LIFE&STYLE
November 22, 2024 05:47pm
Naver Webtoon promises creative freedom, responsible webtoon platform
Naver Webtoon, South Korean tech giant Naver’s online platform for comics, manga and webtoons, announced Friday that it will improve policies to creat...
November 22, 2024 12:14pm
Cho Seong-jin album a tribute to Ravel
South Korean pianist Cho Seong-jin is set to release a series of recordings celebrating the 150th anniversary of French composer Maurice Ravel, markin...
November 22, 2024 09:01am
[Well-curated] Cimer down, design at Wappen, familiar space
Swim and sauna in paradise For those torn between swimming and a sauna experience, Cimer provides a luxurious retreat with its combination of swimming...
November 21, 2024 05:30pm
[More than APT] On our own, but together: Shared housing points to new possibilities
One might easily surmise that there are only a few types of housing in South Korea, and rightly so. The urban landscapes in the country are dominated ...
November 21, 2024 04:32pm
[More than APT] Home as personal manifesto in a sea of apartments
Winston Churchill's observations on architecture suggest that we shape our buildings, thereafter, they shape us. In today's Korean society, ...
November 20, 2024 04:02pm
Young composers add traditional music flavor to 20-year-old game
The National Orchestra of Korea, dedicated to contemporary interpretations of traditional Korean music, is bringing back a program gaining popularity ...
November 19, 2024 05:55pm
Pianist Cho Seong-jin to tour Asia with BRSO and maestro Simon Rattle
The world-renowned Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra is returning to South Korea after six years, this time with Simon Rattle as chief conductor, for ...
November 19, 2024 01:35pm
Korean content industry reaches record-high exports at $13.2 billion
The Korean content industry exports reached an all-time high of $13.2 billion (18.38 trillion won) in 2022 as Hallyu continued to expand around the wo...
November 18, 2024 05:53pm
[Herald Interview] Veteran creators take on new roles in 'Swing Days: Codename A'
Korean screenwriter Kim Hee-jai and American music director, producer and composer Jason Howland, both seasoned veterans in their respective fields, s...
November 18, 2024 03:09pm
Pianist Lim Yunchan wins another award with Decca album
South Korean pianist Lim Yunchan has been honored with the Jeune Talent award at the Diapason d’Or de l’Annee, according to his management company MOC...
November 17, 2024 02:01pm
Akamus and RIAS Chamber Choir debut as one in Korea
This year’s Hanwha Classic, a concert series dedicated to early music, will bring together two ensembles whose first collaboration in 1992 was regarde...
November 15, 2024 09:01am
[Well-curated] Jazz with a view, fusion burgers and riot of colors at flower fest
Jazz, dining, and river view: Mood Anchor on Sebitseom Mood Anchor on Sebitseom in Seocho-gu, Seoul, has quickly become a jazz lounge hot spot since r...
November 15, 2024 09:01am
[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Park Hyatt Seoul unveils gastronomic journey for winter Park Hyatt Seoul presents a new dinner course menu, inspired by premium perfume brand Diptyque...
November 14, 2024 04:01pm
[What to attend] Three musicals boasting unique music styles
A quality musical production begins with great music. Often, the songs can feel similar across different shows. However, "Lizzie," "Zorro: Actor-Music...