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Stamps featuring Korean cultural assets released to celebrate 80th anniversary of liberation

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea’s liberation this year, the Korea Heritage Service announced Thursday that it has collaborated with Korea Post to create stamps that feature the country's valuable cultural heritage.

2025-01-16

Krafton hopes new 'Big Franchise' strategy can find the next PUBG

Krafton plans to invest significantly in in-house development and franchise growth. The company will release several titles in 2025, including Subnautica 2.

2025-01-16

11 traditional Korean poems head to the moon

A total of 11 traditional Korean poems known as sijo were launched into space on a rocket heading for the moon on Wednesday.

2025-01-16

Natural beauty in najeon chilgi: Upholding tradition in Korea's mother-of-pearl craft

Sohn Dae-hyun has been playing a pivotal role in spreading the beauty of najeon chilgi. The 76-year-old artisan has been practicing the technique for 60 years. He was designated as the country’s first najeon chilgi artisan in 1991.

2025-01-16

Olympians Oh Sang-uk, Shin Yu-bin and chef Edward Lee honored for raising Korea's global image

Fencer Oh Sang-uk, chef Edward Lee and table tennis player Shin Yu-bin were awarded the Korea Image Awards on Wednesday for elevating Korea’s image on the world stage.

2025-01-16

Korea Grand Sale begins with biggest lineup of companies since launch

The Korea Grand Sale, a government-run shopping and tourism festival, kicked off nationwide on Wednesday.

2025-01-15

Guests awaken their 'Inner Power' at meditative installation to launch Genesis Magma

OMA Space, a Seoul-based contemporary art, design and craft studio, is presenting a contemporary ritual walk installation at Genesis Studio in Zurich, Switzerland, inviting participants to join an immersive and meditative experience.

2025-01-15

Will the Year of the Snake bring good fortune? These art exhibitions may hold the answer.

It’s the Year of the Snake, the meaning of which may be seen as more confusing than other zodiac animals, such as the dragon or tiger. Does the snake necessarily bring good fortune?

2025-01-15

Bora Chung's sci-fi book 'Your Utopia' nominated for Phillip K. Dick Award

"Your Utopia" by Bora Chung has been nominated for an American science fiction award, the Philip K. Dick prize.

2025-01-14

Winter wandering: Cheorwon County's ice trekking festival celebrates 13th edition

Kicking off on Jan. 11, the nine-day festival runs through Jan. 19 and invites thousands of people to brave the subzero temperatures to trek on a frozen river surrounded by volcanic canyons.

2025-01-14