Renovated Haeoreum Grand Theater at the National Theater of Korea. Courtesy of NTOK The National Theater of Korea (NTOK)’s Haeoreum Grand Theater on Namsan in central Seoul made a triumphant return to the public in September following a four-year renovation – the first since its founding in 1973.   Everything from the stage and seats to the sound system and the lobby was subject to a renovation aimed at allowing visitors to better enjoy both the traditional Korean and

Filmmaker Park Chan-wook holds his first solo photo exhibition, "Your Faces." Courtesy of Kukje Gallery Many around the world know Park Chan-wook, creator of such acclaimed films as “Oldboy” (2003) and “The Handmaiden” (2016), as a great director that helped place South Korea at the forefront of international cinema beginning in the early 2000s, but not many know him as a photographer.   Besides making cinematic masterpieces, photography has been an integral part of h

gettyimagesbank Q.   I’m a nature tourist and also an avid history buff curious about Korea’s past. Can you recommend a program or tour that explores Korea’s pristine nature and also teaches about its modern history?   A.  You should take advantage of the DMZ Peace Trail. It consists of several themed routes that cover 526 km through different cities and counties in Incheon Metropolitan City and the provinces of Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do.   

Oksunbong Peak in Danyang County, Chungcheongbuk-do Province, is one of many picturesque mountains in Korea that are perfect even for casual day hikes. Courtesy of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ● “The K-Tour Top 10” promote trips to 39 cities outside of Seoul. ● “Korea Contents Week” offers a chance to experience Korean culture.   The soaring popularity of the Netflix survival drama series “Squid Game” has prompted people around the world to turn the

Korean fusion band ADG7. Courtesy of ADG7 ● “SsingSsing” opened the door for Korean folk bands’ success overseas .    ● Traditional musicians have launched organized efforts to find opportunities abroad .   One after another, Korean fusion bands have generated buzz since SsingSsing broke onto the world stage in the United States in 2017.     Now disbanded, SsingSsing’s six members became the first Asian singers to perform on New Yo