A promotional poster for the film “Night Fishing” (Courtesy of CJ CGV) Amid the popularity of short-form video content on TikTok and other online platforms, a “short-form movie” will be shown in theaters for the first time in Korea, with tickets priced at just KRW 1,000 (USD 0.7).  The movie is called “Night Fishing” and stars actor Son Sukku, who has made a name for himself with roles in television dramas and movies. Film t

Accessible from Seoul’s Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) is a complex cultural space that has attracted more than 10 million visitors annually since its opening on March 21, 2014. Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, it has hosted a variety of cultural events, including exhibitions, fashion shows, new product launches, forums and conferences. DDP emerged as a vibrant hub, replacing Dongdaemun Stadium and the Seoul Folk F

Pyeonghwa Nuri Park, which was created to promote peace (Photo by Kim Byoung-gu, Hongcomm) A unique place exists just 60 minutes from Seoul: Paju  Paju is in the northeastern part of Gyeonggi-do Province and sits along the Military Demarcation Line, across from the North Korean city of Gaesong. Paju has healed the painful memories of Korea’s division through culture and the arts, becoming a city full of ideas and inspiration. The city began this transformation

Chuncheon International Mime Festival 2024 (Courtesy of Ministry of Mimefestival) On May 31, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism began hosting an enormous K-pop dance festival called “K-pop Playground” across the country. The festival, which is scheduled to run through September, is part of the ministry’s line-up of 10 programs for the 2023-24 Visit Korea Year to be held in cooperation with the non-profit Visit Korea Committee (VKC). The Visit Korea Y

The Korea-Africa Summit 2024, themed “The Future We Make Together: Shared Growth, Sustainability and Solidarity,” was held in Seoul and the Ilsanseo-gu District of Goyang, Gyeonggi-do Province, June 4-5. Korea-Africa Summit welcome dinner (Courtesy of the Office of the President) Through the summit, Korea aimed to strengthen economic ties with Africa by supporting the continent’s progress and development through investments in its industrial infrastru

A birthday cafe for trot singer Lim Young-woong (Lim Hero). (courtesy of Jeju Samdasoo) On a K-pop idol’s special day, fans book an entire cafe, decorating it with personalized treats, souvenirs and pictures of the idol, and then gather to celebrate. Nobody seems to mind that the idols themselves rarely make an appearance. It’s no secret that Korean fans go above and beyond to show their love for their idols. They don’t just enjoy the music; fans fo

Postal workers will look in on isolated households to help build a stronger public welfare and safety network. (Courtesy of the gettyimagesKOREA, Courtesy of Korea Post) Shifting social dynamics, from high housing costs to changing views on filial piety, have led to an increase in the number of elderly people living on their own in Korea. These individuals are vulnerable to social isolation and loneliness, especially if they have limited connections or family support. In some