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Chinese envoy hails new momentum in China-Korea ties at Global Biz Forum
Chinese Ambassador to South Korea Dai Bing said Wednesday that recent momentum in China-Korea relations provides a “new driving force” for deeper cooperation, during a speech at the eighth edition of the Global Biz Forum hosted by The Korea Herald and Herald Business in Seoul. Dai highlighted the significance of the recent APEC summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, noting that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit “opened a new path for China-Korea relations.” Quoting Xi, the ambas
Nov. 27, 2025 -
Why Korea’s 900-year-old shipwreck bowls look suspiciously new
When South Korean archaeologists announced on Nov. 10 that they had raised a 15th-century tax ship from the seabed off the western coast of Taean, photographs of another find from the same waters also drew major attention. Next to the Joseon-era (1392-1910) vessel known as Mado 4, divers had located two tightly stacked bundles of celadon from the Goryeo Kingdom (935-1392), 87 pieces in total, believed to date from around 1150 to 1175. After basic cleaning, the bowls and cups were presented to th
Nov. 27, 2025 -
Donald Judd’s philosophy of honesty revealed through furniture in Seoul
American artist Donald Judd broke with the conventions of modern art and paved the way for minimalism through radical simplicity and material clarity. While his iconic sculpture series, prints and paintings are widely recognized, his artistic philosophy also expanded to furniture. It was honesty that the artist valued in art and design, said the artist’s son Flavin Judd, director of the Judd Foundation, in Seoul on Wednesday. “He said a lot about materials pretending to be other materials and ‘t
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Hybe's vampire webtoon 'Dark Moon' is getting a sequel
Hybe will roll out "Dark Moon: Two Moons," the follow-up to a popular webtoon that featured the members of K-pop act Enhypen as characters, in six regions starting Friday. The South Korean entertainment conglomerate said Wednesday that the sequel will go live in Korea, North America, Japan, Latin America, Indonesia and Thailand. Korean readers can access it through Naver Webtoon's Saturday lineup at 10 p.m. Ten episodes will be available on the release day, with new installments arriving each we
Nov. 26, 2025 -
S. Korea's Lee Byong-hyun elected as chair of 48th World Heritage Committee
Former South Korean ambassador to UNESCO Lee Byong-hyun has been elected chair of the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee, which will take place in Busan next July. His appointment was confirmed Monday during the committee's 20th Special Session held at UNESCO headquarters in Paris. Lee, who served as South Korea’s permanent representative to UNESCO from 2015-2019, brings extensive experience in the organization’s governance. During his tenure, he chaired the UNESCO executive board from
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Justin Bieber's 'Peaches' featured artist Giveon to visit Korea for first time
Popular American R&B singer-songwriter Giveon will hold his first-ever concert in South Korea next year. The "Heartbreak Anniversary" singer will meet fans in Korea from Jan. 18-19 at Myunghwa Live Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, western Seoul. Tickets will be available from Wednesday at 8 p.m. through NOL Interpark, according to the event's organizer Live Nation Korea. The 30-year-old recently wrapped up Dear Beloved The Tour in North America, which kicked off in Seattle in October. Giveon later annou
Nov. 26, 2025 -
Tributes pour in for Lee Soon-jae, including from Yoo Yeon-seok, Taeyeon
Tributes poured in from across the theater and entertainment industry following the news of veteran actor Lee Soon-jae’s death on Tuesday. Nah Yung-suk, the star producer behind the travel reality series "Grandpas Over Flowers" (2013-2018), in which Lee appeared, expressed his sorrow at a press event for a new program. “I hadn’t seen him in the past year due to his health," said Nah. "During our travels and in private, the thing he most often told us was that he wanted to stay on stage until the
Nov. 25, 2025 -
Holiday beauty goes bold
As beauty brands unveil their 2025 holiday collections, the season is shaping up to be a full-on makeup festival. This is the time of year when a little extra shimmer feels not just fitting, but essential. If you’re looking to refresh your holiday mood board, take a cue from Blackpink’s Jisoo, whose soft yet striking holiday look pairs eyes shaded in a mysterious blend of brown and gray with rosy cheeks that bloom naturally across the cheekbones — like the flush you get from a cold-weather walk.
Nov. 25, 2025 -
Actor Lee Soon-jae dies at 91
Veteran actor Lee Soon-jae died Tuesday at the age of 91, his family said. Lee was one of South Korea’s most prolific and respected actors, appearing in about 140 major television dramas along with numerous films and stage productions over more than six decades. Born in 1934 in Hoeryong in what is now North Korea, Lee's family moved to Seoul before the 1950-53 Korean War. Lee began acting when he attended Seoul National University, making his debut with the play "Beyond the Horizon" in 1956. One
Nov. 25, 2025 -
Charlize Theron spotted in Hongdae
"Mad Max: Fury Road" star Charlize Theron was spotted in the streets of Hongdae, the capital's mecca of youth culture, known as a hub for fashion, food, music and culture. On Sunday, photos and videos under the title, "Seeing a Hollywood actress in real life," began circulating online. In the video, Theron can be seen with a girl who appears to be her daughter. The actor greets fans with a smile and gladly agrees to taking a photo when asked. Although Theron has not revealed any official plans i
Nov. 24, 2025 -
Korean dictionary manuscripts, Naebang-gasa in bid for UNESCO listing
The Korea Heritage Service has submitted nomination dossiers for the Manuscripts of the Modern Korean Language Dictionaries and Naebang-gasa: Songs of the Inner Chambers to the UNESCO Memory of the World Register, the agency said Monday. The applications were delivered to the UNESCO Memory of the World Secretariat on Friday. Both documentary heritage items were endorsed as Korea’s official candidates on Sept. 19 by the Korean National Committee for the Memory of the World. The records will under
Nov. 24, 2025 -
Musinsa launches new platform for K-culture products
Fashion platform Musinsa has launched K-Konnect, a new service dedicated to K-pop and K-culture merchandise, including artist collaborations, fashion items, albums and event tickets, the company said Monday. Rolled out in November, K-Konnect brings together products created in collaboration with K-pop artists, influencers and global celebrities under a single, fandom-focused category. The name reflects Musinsa’s aim to “connect” Korea’s trend-driven culture with fans worldwide. The launch builds
Nov. 24, 2025 -
Joan Jonas unveils first Korean museum exhibition at Nam June Paik Art Center
American artist Joan Jonas, a seminal figure who fuses video, performance and drawing into a new visual language, has opened her first museum exhibition in Korea at the Nam June Paik Art Center in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. The exhibition, “Joan Jonas: The More-than-Human World,” opened Thursday at the museum — the world’s only institution dedicated to the late Korean artist Nam June Paik. Jonas received the eighth Nam June Paik Prize last year, and the exhibition is presented as part of the pri
Nov. 23, 2025 -
'AI is already changing everything, whether we feel it or not'
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant possibility — it is already transforming how people live, work and communicate, according to Simon Lee, founder and CEO of Seoul-based language AI company Flitto. The company has spent more than a decade developing multilingual platforms and solutions for global communication. Speaking at the residence of the Qatari ambassador in Seoul on Nov. 18, Lee presented a forward-looking perspective on AI’s global impact at an event hosted by the Corea Image
Nov. 23, 2025 -
Actor Nana will not face charges after fighting off armed intruder
Police have concluded that actor Nana, formerly a member of the K-pop group After School, and her mother acted in self-defense when they fought off a knife-wielding intruder inside their home in Guri, Gyeonggi Province. According to the Guri Police Station, the intruder, a man in his 30s, will be referred to prosecutors on Monday on charges of robbery and causing bodily injury. The suspect was arrested on Nov. 15 after allegedly climbing a ladder to Nana’s balcony around 6 a.m., entering through
Nov. 23, 2025