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Korean studies professor Boudewijn Walraven will give a talk on Buddhism in the Joseon era next week, hosted by the Royal Asiatic Society, Korea Branch. …

Daegu Art magazine (b)racket opened its annual group exhibition on Saturday, with the participation of 30 artists from six countries. The (b)racket …

Seoul Shakespeare Company will be holding its Autumn Party on Saturday to help raise money for its next production. The party will feature bands including the …

DAEGU — This landlocked city in the country’s southeast stands out for its economic strength and uniqueness in traditional oriental medicine among the …

King Jeongjo, the 22nd king of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and the son of ill-fated Crown Prince Sado, wanted to build a “utopian city” in Suwon, …

A Kim Whan-ki painting has become the most expensive Korean artwork to be sold at auction after reaching $4 million in Hong Kong, a South Korean auction house …

South Korea is considering organizing a “Korea Week” featuring various cultural events in New York next year to help promote Korean entertainment …

Now into its third year, the Great Korean Beer Festival is holding two back-to-back events this month. “This is our fifth event,” Kang Da-mi, co-CEO of the …

From India to Korea and Japan, Buddhist statues are one of the most common forms of ancient art in Asia. Sculpted of stone, wood or made in gilt bronze, …

As the leaves begin to turn and nighttime temperatures start to plummet, October in Korea is one of the country’s most outdoor festival-filled months. For …