Priceless Korean Buddhist art gets long overdue welcome home in Seoul exhibit

Souls trembling before judgment, a boiling cauldron and a chance at redemption through a blooming lotus — these striking images from a 15th-century Korean Buddhist painting, once lost overseas, have finally returned home.

2025-07-08

Hwangudan's main gate transformed into public garden with 24-hour access for visitors

The main gate of Hwangudan, a former imperial altar in central Seoul, has been transformed into an open garden for the public and is now accessible 24 hours a day — the first time it has been fully open to citizens in 112 years.

2025-07-02

Japan returns Joseon-era royal shrine in effort with Korea

A royal shrine from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), known as Gwanwoldang and believed to have been removed from Korea nearly a century ago during Japan’s colonial rule, has returned home in a joint effort between the two countries.

2025-06-24

Korean scholars drop Dutch sailor Hendrik Hamel's name from top award

Scholars in Europe have agreed to remove the name of Dutch sailor Hendrik Hamel, who made the first Western record of the Joseon Dynasty, from one of the most prominent academic awards in Korean studies, for his negative accounts of Joseon people.

2025-06-23

Recently found letter by leading figure of Joseon-era coup sheds light on reform, diplomatic efforts

A rare handwritten hangul letter from Kim Ok-kyun, a leading figure in the 1884 Gapsin Coup, has been discovered at the University of Cambridge Library, shedding new light on his revolutionary ambitions and Korea’s early diplomatic efforts.

2025-06-20

Parasols, postcards and BTS: New exhibition explores Korea's love of souvenirs

A new exhibition at the National Folk Museum of Korea explores the evolution of commemorative culture and souvenirs throughout history.

2025-06-13

Suseong-dong Valley, as it was pictured: Museum brings centuries-old paintings to life

Suseong-dong Valley, highlighted in Jeong Seon's paintings, reveals the Joseon Dynasty's cultural legacy.

2025-05-23

Hanok village in Gimpo to host Joseon-themed marketplace

A marketplace themed after the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) is set to take place from May 30 to June 1 at the hanok (traditional Korean house) village inside Gimpo Art Village in Gyeonggi.

2025-05-14

Replica of ship that carried historic diplomatic mission docks in Osaka to celebrate 60 years of Korea-Japan ties

A replica Joseon Tongsinsa ship arrived in Osaka, commemorating 60 years of Korea-Japan relations. The journey, mirroring a historic 18th-century mission, celebrated cultural exchange.

2025-05-13

Hallyu takes center stage at Osaka Expo as 'Korea Day' celebrated

Korea is leveraging the global popularity of its pop culture, known as Hallyu, to raise its international profile at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo, with a series of high-profile events celebrating "Korea Day" on Tuesday.