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Debate erupts over movement of a monument to fallen soldiers
On July 15, the JoongAng Sunday was able to confirm that the U.S. military’s Yongsan Garrison had removed 56 cultural properties and sent them to Camp Humpreys in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi. Included among these was a monument erected by the Japanese in…
Aug 16,2017
Comic Con Seoul leaves fans looking for more : The celebration of pop culture and fandom attracted diverse crowd
The international pop culture extravaganza known as Comic Con is the perfect place for fans of all kinds to geek out. Excited for the first Comic Con to ever be held in Korea, hard-working fanatics donned all sorts of costumes and made their wa…
Aug 09,2017
Stress relief becomes a big business : People are turning to rage rooms and fidget spinners to chill out
It is said that one of the most frequently used foreign words in Korea is the word “stress.” Regardless of age or gender, it is undeniable that stress is an inescapable part of our daily lives. But what exactly is stress? According to The Ameri…
Aug 07,2017
Understanding the appeal of a trip to North Korea : Visitors to the Hermit Kingdom travel for a variety of reasons
Each year, thousands of tourists pay to travel to North Korea, drawn to the mysterious country despite it being governed by one of the harshest regimes on Earth. That number, however, is about to fall after the U.S. State Department’s announcement la…
Aug 03,2017
Rock festival finds new voice with diverse roster :Korea’s biggest music event drew top artists from around the world
ICHEON, Gyeonggi - Over the humid final weekend of July, the Jisan Valley Rock Music & Arts Festival, held at this lush ski resort a 90-minute drive outside of Seoul, proved why it is billed by CNN as one of the world’s 50 greatest summer music festi…
Aug 02,2017
Music event puts visual art at the forefront of its grand transformation
ICHEON, Gyeonggi - The Jisan Valley Rock Music & Arts Festival has always been better known for the “music” part than the art, but this year, festival organizers wanted to up the ante on the visual displays, offering entertainment for both the eyes a…
Aug 02,2017
Humpback whales capture shutterbug’s heart: Former photojournalist finds beauty beneath the waves after stints in combat zones
In Korea, only one photographer can capture images of whales underwater - 65-year-old Chang Nam-won. The former photojournalist was a 20-year veteran of the JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily, when he left to pioneer the field of…
July 28,2017
Old bathhouses find new life as creative spaces : Remodeled public baths retain image as community centers
There was a time when on every corner of the street in Korea, there was a public bath for people in the neighborhood to visit and wash themselves. But over time, they have lost their customers to big saunas and jjimjilbang, Korean-style saunas that o…
July 27,2017
Remnants of the past become urban assets
In an effort to revive old parts of the city, Seoul will be renovating crumbling facilities in the capital into cultural centers. Contrary to old theories of redevelopment which involved a complete demolition of an area, the upcoming renovations will…
July 27,2017
Creating community in a deserted neighborhood : One company re-imagines gosiwon as an engaging space for young people
According to the Ministry of Justice, the country’s state bar exam will officially be abolished on Dec. 31. In June, the second written test for the 59th and final state bar exam was held at Yonsei University, closing the door of opportunity that all…
July 26,2017
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