Hadong and Gurye

  Countryside charms and nature's beauty await along the banks of the Seomjingang River   Gazing southeast, the sun rises slowly but surely over the horizon. The Seomjingang River’s pristine waters reflect the morning light…

Old Is New Again

Young entrepreneurs use old buildings to give Seoul new life   “Dull, inert cities, it is true, do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration,…
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The Korean Image?

  Poll suggests perceptions of Korea differ according to region The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange conducted a poll of 3,600 individuals in nine countries—China, Japan, Taiwan,…
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Neon Lights at the DMZ? --- Interview with Lee Eunsook

Lee Eunsook Neon Lights at the DMZ? Writen by Brenda Paik Sunoo Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo   [box_info] Artist Lee Eun-sook highlights tragedy of separated families To mark the 60th anniversary since the armistice of the Korean…
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LAYING THE FOUNDATIONS FOR PEACE

Asia Foundation Korea representative Peter Beck talks to SEOUL “I feel like I've got the coolest commute in Seoul,” says Peter Beck as he sits in his seventh floor office looking out over northern Seoul. Every morning, Beck's walk to…
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Reliving Silla’s Greatness with MISO II

Chongdong Theater’s Gyeongju performance captures the beauty of a golden age You know you’re in for something special from the very opening of the show. The laser lights project from the stage to the audience, creating almost tangible…
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Model SUNG HEE KIM

  SUNG HEE KIM | 김성희 Breaking barriers, one runway at a time   Written by Michael Hurt Photographed by Ryu Seunghoo   Being a down-to-earth, great conversationalist is the the last thing one might…
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HOLLYWOOD’s Korean Invasion

Korean actors, directors make their presence felt on the global stage in a big way Is Korean talent finally getting its Hollywood due? As actress Bae Doo-na garners praise for her starring role as Sonmi-451 in the Wachowskis’ blockbuster…