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Everland offers three autumn healing routes blending foliage, fantasy and spa
With peak foliage setting in across much of Korea, Everland is pitching a trio of fall experiences — colorful trails, fantasy-themed attractions and spa time. The park said visitors this week will find the grounds at their autumnal best, from the crimson maples along the 1-kilometer Sky Garden path to the golden tunnel of gingko trees near the Rose Garden. At the Four Seasons Garden, marigolds, globe amaranths and pampas grass add to the scenery. For thrill-seekers, the park’s rides offer elevat
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Ji Chang-wook returns for revenge in 'The Manipulated' on Disney+
Korean heartthrob Ji Chang-wook is once again driven by vengeance in the upcoming Disney+ original thriller, "The Manipulated." The series marks a rare film-to-series adaptation for Disney+ Korea, bringing director Park Shin-woo and Ji back together to reinterpret Park’s 2017 action hit "Fabricated City" through a fresh lens. At the story’s core is a premise familiar to the original: Tae-joong (Ji Chang-wook), an ordinary man whose life is upended after being falsely accused of a brutal crime, d
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Gallery Hyundai signs artist Christine Sun Kim, who redefines sound and language
Korean American artist Christine Sun Kim has joined the roster at the Seoul-based Gallery Hyundai. Based in Berlin, Kim draws on her personal experience navigating between signed and spoken languages to question established frameworks for understanding sound and language. Kim wittily brings attention to the ways sound operates within society, confronting the systemic marginalization of the Deaf community through her art, encompassing drawing, performance, video and installation. Musical notation
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Talk of Beijing's lifting Hallyu ban 'premature': Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange
Amid rising hopes that Beijing will lift its unofficial Hallyu ban, following South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping's in-person summit on Saturday, the Presidential Committee on Popular Culture Exchange remained cautious, stressing it remains too early to draw conclusions. In a press release Sunday, the committee dismissed news reports that Xi had "responded favorably" to Park Jin-young's suggestion during the Korea-China banquet that Korean artists be allowed to
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Naver’s Webtoon Translate to shut down
Webtoon Translate, the official fan translation platform operated under Naver subsidiary Webtoon Entertainment, will cease operations on Nov. 26. New user registration has been disabled since Sept. 24, and the platform will shut down later this month, with access to the site permanently discontinued. According to Naver, all translation data will be deleted once the service ends and will not be retained or archived. Former users of Webtoon Translate who wish to preserve their work have been advis
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From 'oppa' to 'ajumma': How honorifics shape K-drama
If you’re a K-drama fan, chances are you’ve come across the world of Korean honorifics -- those small yet powerful words that can define entire relationships. In a language built around relationships, these titles, from "oppa" and "eonni" to "seonbae" and "hubae," serve as emotional cues that drive storytelling and shape character dynamics in ways that English subtitles cannot replicate. Here, we explore some of the most commonly used terms that shape the subtle subtext of K-drama storytelling.
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After global summits, musical giants take the stage in Korea
As the high-profile Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit concludes Saturday, Korea is set to transform into a global hub of symphonic music in November, led by performances from three of the world’s greatest orchestras — the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the Berlin Philharmonic and the Vienna Philharmonic. The “symphonic war” begins when 29-year-old Finnish conductor Klaus Makela returns to Korea with the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, which he is to begin leading from 2027. Makela was last
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Kim Yoo-jung embraces her dark side in 'Dear X'
"I'm, like, negative 100 percent," Kim Yoo-jung said Thursday at CGV Yongsan in Seoul when asked about her sync rate with her character Baek Ah-jin. "I got so swept up playing her that I barely checked the monitor. But that's obviously not who I am." She'd just spent the better part of the press conference explaining how she plays a top actor who, wearing a mask of perfection, crushes anyone standing in her way. This is the star of Tving's "Dear X," the upcoming 12-episode series based on a hit
Oct. 31, 2025 -
In Gyeongju, past and present breathe as one
In Gyeongju, the past and present exist side by side. Once the capital of the Silla Kingdom (57 BC-AD 935), the city also bears traces of later periods, including the Joseon era (1392-1910). Ancient temples and royal tombs stand meters away from contemporary buildings — a harmony that continues to inspire architects today. Ranging from UNESCO World Heritage landmarks to recent architectural works, the following spaces reveal Gyeongju’s cultural legacy and how it continues to evolve through the c
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Servant's obsession reimagines Korea's most famous love story in dance drama
The story of Chun-hyang, Korea’s best-known romance folk tale, follows the love between Yi Mong-ryong, the son of an aristocrat, and Seong Chun-hyang, the daughter of a retired courtesan. The star-crossed lovers’ tale has long been celebrated as a parable of fidelity and defiance against rigid class boundaries. The National Gugak Center will stage “Chunhyang and Hyangdan’s Tale,” a new dance drama that reinterprets this beloved story from a fresh perspective, from Nov. 14 to 16. This adaptation
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National Museum of Korea opens cutting-edge conservation science center
The National Museum of Korea has set a new milestone in the conservation of Korean cultural heritage with the opening of the Conservation Science Center on Tuesday, bringing all functions related to conservation science together under one roof. Spanning a total floor area of 9,196 square meters, the center features facilities equipped with cutting-edge technology, according to the museum. The opening of the center marks the 20th anniversary of the museum’s relocation to Yongsan-gu, central Seoul
Oct. 30, 2025 -
US federal government shutdown delays Lee Kun-hee donation exhibition at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
The first-ever overseas exhibition of works donated by the late Samsung Chair Lee Kun-hee at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art will open later than planned, due to the US Federal Government shutdown, the National Museum of Korea announced Thursday. The opening ceremony for the exhibition “Korean Treasures: Collected, Cherished, Shared,” which brings together some 200 artworks and artifacts donated by Lee to the National Museum of Korea and the National Museum of Modern and Contempor
Oct. 30, 2025 -
'No Other Choice' lands multiple Gotham nominations, Lee Byung-hun breaks into lead race
Park Chan-wook's jet-black social satire "No Other Choice" has landed three nominations at the 35th Gotham Awards, positioning the film prominently ahead of its North American campaign as Oscar season gets underway. The Korean-language film earned nominations in best international feature, adapted screenplay, and outstanding lead performance for actor Lee Byung-hun. Park shares the screenplay nomination with co-writers Lee Kyoung-mi, Jahye Lee and Don McKellar. Lee Byung-hun is the only Korean p
Oct. 30, 2025 -
How a car karaoke video transformed a single mother’s life
GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province -- A single video changed not only singer Ryssi Avila’s life but also her son’s. In it, her hair is down, her makeup minimal, and her expression calm. Sitting in her car, she softly sings “Come What May” by Air Supply. Posted in February 2023, the TikTok clip went viral, drawing more than 5.2 million views. Before that moment, Avila, a single mother, was constantly on the move, performing wherever she could to support her family. “I used to sing everywhere, at
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White House official’s K-beauty haul draws attention amid APEC diplomacy in Gyeongju
Karoline Leavitt, the 28-year-old White House press secretary traveling with US President Donald Trump on his state visit to South Korea, caught social media’s attention after posting her K-beauty haul on Instagram. “South Korea skincare finds,” she captioned the post with a heart emoji, showing a carefully arranged display of Korean skincare products — from sheet masks and "zero pore" pads to brightening serum, cleansing oil and sunscreen. Although Leavitt did not reveal where she made her purc
Oct. 30, 2025