Korea Joongang Daily
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Some royal palaces, museums to close Friday due to expected impeachment ruling rallies

Several institutions near the Constitutional Court in Jongno District, central Seoul, will close Friday, the day that will decide whether President Yoon Suk Yeol stays in office.

2025-04-01

Arte Museum releases iconic first album

Arte Museum, known for its large-scale immersive media art exhibitions, has released its first official album, a compilation of music that has underscored some of its most iconic shows.

2025-03-25

Greeting card written by the late Park Soo-keun returns to artist's hometown

A season’s greetings card written by Park Soo-keun (1914-1965) made its return to the late painter’s hometown of Yanggu County, Gangwon, for the first time in 63 years.

2025-03-21

Out of the 'Ordinary': Inside the design studio behind BTS album covers and Korea's big brands

Design studio Ordinary People specializes in brand strategy and art direction and has put together albums for acts including BTS, Tomorrow X Together, Enhypen, NCT and Astro’s Yoon San-ha.

2025-03-20

Intense conservation efforts restore 19th-century Korean artifacts now on view in Seoul

Two Korean assets from the 19th century are briefly staying in the country and are on view at the Leeum Museum of Art in Yongsan District, central Seoul.

2025-03-12

Prehistory on the peninsula: Ancient objects give glimpse into early life in Korea

The National Museum of Korea in Yongsan District, central Seoul, recently reopened its Prehistory and Ancient History Hall after it underwent renovations over a two-year period.

2025-02-19

Artist Yang Jung-uk named winner of Korea Artist Prize 2024

Artist Yang Jung-uk has been named the winner of the Korea Artist Prize 2024 by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA), the museum said Thursday.

2025-02-13

Chimaek, dokkaebi and banjiha explained in new Korean culture encyclopedia

Those looking for a definitive reference on Hallyu-related terms can turn to “Hallyu Cultural Encyclopedia,” a two-volume set published late last year by the National Folk Museum of Korea.

2025-02-13

Busan to host Korean edition of Barcelona-based new media art festival LOOP

The southeastern port city of Busan will soon become home to the Korean edition of LOOP, a Barcelona-based new media art festival, from April to June.

2025-02-07

National Museum of Korea to celebrate anniversaries with special exhibits

The National Museum of Korea will host a number of special exhibitions to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Korea's liberation, as well as 60 years of ties with Japan and the 20th anniversary of its move to its current location.

2025-01-23