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The Bard visits Seoul this year

English playwright William Shakespeare (1564-1616) passed away 400 years ago, yet his literary legacy lives on even in Korea. To mark this special anniversary, and to help people continue to enjoy his well-known works, a number of performances a…

Mar 15,2016
Head down south for the first blooms of spring

Camellia flowers have begun to bloom abundantly on the southern islands of Korea, announcing the arrival of spring. Two of these islands each have unique and attractive factors, which make them perfect for spring getaways. One of the two island…

Mar 12,2016
Michelin Guide coming for Seoul later this year

Finally the time has come for Seoul to take its place as one of the rising food capitals of the world. The Michelin Guide, a series of annual restaurant guides, is slated publish a Seoul edition later this year. The Seoul guide will be the fourt…

Mar 11,2016
Korean chef rises to fame with Michelin star rating

LYON, France - Korean chef Lee Young-hoon cooks French food at Le Passe Temps along with three other Korean kitchen staff, and two Korean hall staff and a Korean sommelier. But at the 26-seat restaurant in Lyon, the majority of diners are locals. …

Mar 10,2016
After a 40-year career, no acting, just feeling

On Saturday afternoon, veteran stage actress Yoon Suk-hwa was waltzing up and down a small practice hall in Daehangno, central Seoul, in 12-centimeter (4.7-inch) heels, rehearsing for her upcoming play, “Master Class.” As soon as the rehearsal c…

Mar 09,2016
A different side to Shim Eun-kyung

Neither Nami, the cheerful and daring young girl from the film “Sunny” (2011), nor the unaffected Oh Doo-ri from “Miss Granny” (2014) were anywhere to be found in the interview with the actress who portrayed them, Shim Eun-kyung. Sitting in a chair, …

Mar 07,2016
Hotel Shinshin works hard to earn its reputation

Hotel Shinshin wasn’t well-known among many people here until it was named earlier this year as Korea’s No. 1 hotel by TripAdvisor, one of the largest travel review websites. The venue, with just 75 rooms, opened in 2013 and has since left the …

Mar 05,2016
Former SPO head cleared of charges

Park Hyun-jung, former president of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO), on Thursday was cleared of all charges including sexual and verbal harassment of employees, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. Park, who had been investi…

Mar 04,2016
f(X)=40

Those now in their early 40s, often referred as young 40s, used to be called the trendy Generation X in the 1990s. Since how they spent their 20s has had an impact on their lives into their 40s, the JoongAng Ilbo has made a symbolic function with the…

Mar 03,2016
Paintings come to life on stage

Old paintings from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) are coming to life on stage. The National Gugak Center has organized a rare opportunity to enjoy paintings, poems and performing arts from the Joseon Dynasty, all at the same time. Every Wednesday …

Mar 02,2016

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