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At least 66 dead in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic, including governor

2025/04/09 10:00

In the Dominican Republic's capital city Santo Domingo, at least 66 people died and over 150 were injured after the roof of a nightclub collapsed during a live performance. In the early hours of Tuesday, local time, the roof of the Jet Set nightclub collapsed during a concert by merengue singer Rubby Perez, with hundreds of people inside when the incident occurred. Among the deceased are Nelsy Cruz, the governor of Monte Cristi province, and the sister of former MLB player Nelson Cruz, as well as former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel. Rubby Perez sustained injuries but is reported to be in stable condition. While investigations are underway to determine the cause of the collapse, the country's president expressed his condolences and assured all resources are being deployed for ongoing rescue efforts.

S. Korea to provide additional US$ 2 mil. worth of relief items to earthquake-hit Myanmar

2025/04/08 17:00

Korea will provide an additional two-million U.S. dollars worth of urgent relief items to Myanmar to aid its recovery after the recent deadly earthquake there. According to the Foreign Ministry earlier today the items will include five-hundred camping tents for the displaced four-thousand water bottles and 80-thousand blankets. This follows Seoul's initial two-million dollars worth of humanitarian assistance sent last week through the International Committee of the Red Cross. More than ten days have passed since the massive quake and as of this Tuesday the death toll stands at around three-thousand-six-hundred.

[Kulture Issue] Reflecting on the importance of Korea's cultural heritage amid destructive wildfires

2025/04/08 14:00

Recently we reported on the damage to national heritage sites in South Korea caused by the worst wildfires in the country on record. In late March there was a huge fire in Uiseong-gun County in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and fires spread to as far as Gyeongsangnam-do Province and Ulsan. Another fire broke out just this week in the southern county of Hadong, which has now been mostly contained as of this Tuesday. Today, we want to take a deeper look into the value and importance of Korea’s cultural heritages and the need to protect them. For that, we are joined online by David Tizzard, Professor of Korean Studies at Seoul Women’s University and Hanyang University. Hello Professor Tizzard! 1) The massive wildfires in the southern part of South Korea have destroyed or damaged numerous cultural heritage sites. As a scholar of Korean studies, how did you feel when you heard about the destruction of these heritage sites? 2) This recent incident was so big that it has probably also hit ordinary people here in Korea as well as many hallyu fans? 3) Some places, like the historic Gounsa temple were completely burnt down, others fortunately were spared from the flames. Could you introduce us to some significant places? 4) (A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Buseoksa temple, was also threatened by the wildfires.) What importance do Korea’s Buddhist monuments hold to the world history and global Buddhist culture? 5) What efforts can be made to protect cultural heritage or what can be done to raise awareness? Thank you very much Professor Tizzard for your insights and recommendations today. (It's unfortunate that we had to deal with this topic with the country having been affected by the wildfires, but it was an opportunity to shed light on the deep meaning of these historic sites as well as the religious and cultural aspects you touched upon today.) Thank you Walter, we'll see you next time.

Small library in Gyeongbokgung Palace, welcoming spring

2025/04/08 10:00

For those of you here in Seoul looking for a peaceful place to indulge in books the king's study at Gyeongbokgung Palace is open as a small public library. Our Choi Soo-hyung tells us more. Spring has arrived in Gyeongbokgung Palace. This part of the palace.. is called 'Jibokjae', which means "Collecting precious jewels such as jade." It is connected with Palujeong, an octagonal two-story pavilion, and Hyeopgildang Hall, showcasing a distinctive traditional architectural beauty. Inside the buildings, over a thousand books fill the walls, and people look around and read. From April 2nd, the 'Jibokjae' has been opened as a small library. Here, visitors can read books, relax, and enjoy a moment of peace. The low ceiling gives visitors a cozy feeling and lets them see the beautiful Dancheong, traditional Korean patterns, up close. "I think it's yeah peaceful, quiet, so yeah, I feel lucky to be here actually. I choose other books like poem just to see how it's like writing." "We came here to enjoy the nice weather and also to learn more about our culture. The atmosphere is very calm and peaceful and it feels like the perfect place to relax. We are having a really great time." Since 2016, the Korea Heritage Service has opened this space for free to allow visitors to experience the palace more closely. This building was built in 1881 and was used by King Gojong as a study and to receive foreign envoys. It closed during the COVID-19 pandemic but reopened in 2022. Currently, this place has over 1,700 books related to the history of the Joseon Dynasty and royal family. "It also offers books for children, foreign language translations and, and rare resources such as the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, which are not easily found elsewhere." The office plans to hold programs such as meet-the-author events and book talks at the library. The Jibokjae small library will be open until October 31, except in July and August. Choi Soo-hyung, Arirang News.

Small library in Gyeongbokgung Palace, welcoming spring

2025/04/07 17:00

For those of you here in Seoul looking for a peaceful place to indulge in books the king's study at Gyeongbokgung Palace is open as a small public library. Our Choi Soo-hyung has a glimpse. Spring has arrived in Gyeongbokgung Palace. This part of the palace.. is called 'Jibokjae', which means "Collecting precious jewels such as jade." It is connected with Palujeong, an octagonal two-story pavilion, and Hyeopgildang Hall, showcasing a distinctive traditional architectural beauty. Inside the buildings, over a thousand books fill the walls, and people look around and read. From April 2nd, the 'Jibokjae' has been opened as a small library. Here, visitors can read books, relax, and enjoy a moment of peace. The low ceiling gives visitors a cozy feeling and lets them see the beautiful Dancheong, traditional Korean patterns, up close. "I think it's yeah peaceful, quiet, so yeah, I feel lucky to be here actually. I choose other books like poem just to see how it's like writing." "We came here to enjoy the nice weather and also to learn more about our culture. The atmosphere is very calm and peaceful and it feels like the perfect place to relax. We are having a really great time." Since 2016, the Korea Heritage Service has opened this space for free to allow visitors to experience the palace more closely. This building was built in 1881 and was used by King Gojong as a study and to receive foreign envoys. It closed during the COVID-19 pandemic but reopened in 2022. Currently, this place has over 1,700 books related to the history of the Joseon Dynasty and royal family. "It also offers books for children, foreign language translations and, and rare resources such as the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty, which are not easily found elsewhere." The office plans to hold programs such as meet-the-author events and book talks at the library. The Jibokjae small library will be open until October 31, except in July and August. Choi Soo-hyung, Arirang News.

Power plant fire sends one worker to hospital, others evacuated safely

2025/04/07 17:00

Back on the local front. A fire broke out earlier on this Monday at a thermal power plant and fortunately no fatalities were reported. According to authorities the blaze began at around 9:30 a.m. at the Honam Thermal Power Plant located in Yeosu in the eastern part of Jeollanam-do Province. The flame was tamed in about an hour and half and officials have now launched an investigation into its cause.

Helicopter crashes in wildfire firefighting efforts in Daegu, South Korea

2025/04/06 18:00

A helicopter involved in firefighting efforts has crashed while responding to a wildfire in the southeastern city of Daegu, killing the pilot. According to local fire and safety authorities, the aircraft crashed approximately 100 meters from the site of the fire. The wildfire broke out at around 3:12 PM on Sunday and the Korea Forest Service deployed five helicopters and other firefighting resources, bringing the fire under control an hour later. Authorities have not yet been able to determine the cause of the fire, and plan to launch a full investigation into the crash.

[Short-form] Korea’s Tidal Flats: A Legacy from Nature

2025/04/04 14:00

Explore the ecological significance of Korea’s tidal flats, recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Myanmar announces 3-week temporary ceasefire amid earthquake relief efforts

2025/04/03 17:00

In Myanmar. The death toll from the country's devastating earthquake continues to mount with the latest count showing over three thousand losses of lives as a temporary ceasefire seeks to advance the search for loved ones and to ensure relief support. Lee Seung-jae has more. In a bid to speed up relief and reconstruction efforts following last week's magnitude 7-point-7 earthquake that struck Myanmar, the military government on Wednesday announced a temporary ceasefire. In a statement, the State Administration Council announced the ceasefire from April 2nd to April 22nd. However, according to local media MRTV, the military junta warned that if rebel groups attack, the military will take necessary measures. Earlier this week, the rebel Three Brotherhood Alliance, which consists of the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army, the Ta'ang National Liberation Army and the Arakan Army, announced a unilateral ceasefire to support quake response for one month. However,.. the military government had refused to do the same until Wednesday's announcement. Since the military junta's coup in 2021, Myanmar has been marred by violence amid a civil war between the military government and ethnic militias and resistance forces. As the country continues recovery and relief efforts, a hotel worker who had been buried under the rubble in Naypyidaw was rescued after 108 hours. The 26-year-old hotel employee was found alive by a rescue team, covered in dust, but conscious. He was immediately transported to the hospital for medical treatment. Local media says the death toll from the devastating earthquake has now surpassed three thousand. Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.

[K-wave] Wildfire response measures need review to better protect national treasures

2025/04/03 14:00

The wildfires of Sancheong-gun County, Gyeongsangnam-do Province and Uiseong-gun County, Gyeongsangbuk-do Province were a part of what became South Korea’s worst wildfires on record, and some 30 national heritage sites were destroyed. As climate change is expected to worsen wildfires, it has been pointed out that new measures are needed to protect national heritage. Lee Eun-jin tells us more. The devastating wildfires swept away nearly 30 national heritage sites including Gounsa, a centuries-old Buddhist temple in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. Gaunru, a pavilion-shaped structure within the Gounsa Temple, and Yeonsujeon Hall were both burnt, both designated as national treasures from the Silla Dynasty. "Strong winds impacted the wildfires the most. The wildfires spread quickly, riding on the strong and dry winds that reached a maximum speed of 27 meters per second." Most of the temples designated as national treasures are buried away in the mountains, which makes access to them difficult for firefighting vehicles. This is why major national heritage sites are equipped with basic fire-extinguishing equipment, including fire hydrants. The problem is when wildfires become large-scale. When fires break out, burn simultaneously and spread at high speed, evacuating national cultural assets should be prioritized as protective equipment can only do so much. "They have fiberglass fireproof cloth that's commercially available on the market. It serves its function for a relatively long period below 1,000 degrees Celsius. But a situation where the flames exceed 1,000 degrees for several tens of minutes is beyond the scope of protection that this cloth can function." Particularly, for large wooden buildings, flameproof cloth needs to be installed using highrise vehicles, but in emergency situations, it is not easy to operate such equipment and procure the personnel to do it. So, for important locations, separate measures are needed for flameproof cloth installation, as well as education and training for those in charge of national heritage safety management. Moreover, the most recent wildfires have highlighted that there needs to be an overall revision to national response measures of large-scale fires, during which specific measures need to be prepared for the protection of national treasures. Lee Eunjin, Arirang News. The recent damage to the dozens of cultural heritage sites reminded me of a huge incident back in 2008, when the Sungnyemun Gate in Seoul was burned down. I still remember how shocking that was. Especially as it was caused by arson. Right, and that case led to the establishment of the "Cultural Heritage Disaster Prevention Day", falling on February 10th. So, what's being done on that day? People who work at historic sites conduct fire drills in a bid to reduce the risks of fire damage. Let's hope for stronger efforts to protect such important national assets.

K-wave AI News

2025/04/03 14:00

Hello and welcome to your AI guide to the latest cultural updates from Korea. Here's our top story. Culture Minister Yu In-chon has visited Gounsa and Unramsa, centuries-old Buddhist temples reduced to ashes in recent wildfires in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province. Accompanied by National Heritage Service Administrator Choi Eung-chon, Minister Yu assessed the damage and discussed various measures for swift recovery with on-site officials. Yu pledged to explore a wide range of recovery methods in collaboration with related organizations, including the National Heritage Service and local governments, while providing necessary support. He also visited the joint memorial altar in Andong City to pay tribute to wildfire victims and stopped by the central support center to encourage those involved in recovery efforts. An international conference will be held next Friday in Dangjin City, Chungcheongnam-do Province, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the traditional tug-of-war's inscription as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Hosted by the UNESCO Centre for Intangible Cultural Heritage in the Asia-Pacific Region, in partnership with Dangjin, the conference will bring together heritage specialists from Korea, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines—the four countries that jointly inscribed tug-of-war as a UNESCO heritage in 2015. Participants will share preservation initiatives undertaken since the inscription and discuss strategies to strengthen intergovernmental cooperation on the shared heritage. Tug-of-war, a traditional agrarian game, has long been practiced across Asia as a ritual to pray for rain and a bountiful harvest. The opening of the Yeongdeungpo Yeouido Spring Flower Festival, one of Seoul's most popular cherry blossom spots, has been postponed from this Friday to next Tuesday. Yeongdeungpo-gu District Office announced the decision after an emergency response meeting, citing the potential influx of large crowds near the National Assembly in Yeouido before and after President Yoon's impeachment ruling set for Friday. The festival has been scaled down, with the opening ceremony and the Air Force's Black Eagles' celebratory flight canceled. Extra police and security personnel will be deployed in crowded areas throughout the festival to ensure public safety. The event runs through next Saturday. That's all from me. Keep it tuned to the Kulture Wave.

No. of overseas medical tourists to S. Korea nearly doubled y/y in 2024

2025/04/03 10:00

The number of foreign nationals who visited South Korea last year for medical procedures was nearly double compared to the year before. According to the Health Ministry on Wednesday, the number reached around 1-point-2 million, the highest since the country's medical tourism program began in 2009. Since then, the total has exceeded 5-million. By nationality, Japan topped the list, accounting for over 37-percent, followed by China and the U.S. And over half came over to have dermatology treatment.

No. of overseas medical tourists to S. Korea nearly doubled y/y in 2024

2025/04/02 20:00

The number of foreign nationals who visited South Korea last year for medical procedures was nearly double compared to the year before. According to the Health Ministry on Wednesday, the number reached around 1-point-2 million, the highest since the country's medical tourism program began in 2009. Since then, the total has exceeded 5-million. By nationality, Japan topped the list, accounting for over 37-percent, followed by China and the U.S. And over half came over to have dermatology treatment.

Relief efforts continue in Myanmar as international organizations rush to deliver basic supplies

2025/04/02 20:00

International relief agencies are ramping up their efforts to aid Myanmar after a devastating earthquake, with time running out. Our Bae Eun-ji spoke with people who are offering a helping hand as they respond to the latest crisis on the ground. Homes are destroyed and lives are lost in Myanmar after the country was hit by its largest earthquake in more than a century. The death toll has already exceeded 2,700, despite the efforts of rescuers desperately searching for survivors. International organizations are rushing to help, as residents in hardest-hit regions are in urgent need of shelter and essential items such as clean water, food, and hygiene kits. The representative of the UN Refugee Agency in Myanmar, based in Yangon said the latest earthquake is a "crisis on top of a crisis," as the country already had more than three million people displaced from the ongoing armed conflict, even before the earthquake. "This area particular area of north and central and northwestern part of Myanmar it was already the home of 1.6 million IDPs, internally displaced people. On top of that, we do think that the almost 15 million people have been affected by this earthquake, and among which 3.8 million which is quite a devastating number, 3.8 million people are considered to be living in the area that was hardest hit by the earthquake. So the impact you can imagine is quite enormous." The Country director for Solidarites International, a France-based NGO, who's also in Yangon, said local responders are starting to get exhausted and that they're running out of resources. He highlighted that the situation is at a "turning point," adding that efficient collaboration between local teams and international organizations is crucial, in order to gather all available resources. "Mostly we are going to support local responders, when it comes to displacement sites for people that have been evacuating the city of Mandalay, because of fear of building continuing to collapse and being affected. We know already that quite a lot of people have now been spending three nights out in the streets with no shelter with no immediate protection." With hospitals, schools, and public infrastructure now destroyed, there are concerns not only with regard to basic needs, but also health care and the educational system. The Vice President of the International Rescue Committee said teams have been sent to a town near the epicenter of the earthquake, where 80% of the buildings have been compromised, and explained that the impact of an earthquake can last years. "It's been heartening to see the response that's been mounted so far, but we know this is going to be an effort that's going to take not weeks but months, possibly years to fully recover from a crisis like this." As the devastated country struggles to cope with the aftermath of the powerful earthquake, local communities are still awaiting international aid and support. Bae Eun-ji, Arirang News.

Relief efforts continue in Myanmar as international organizations rush to deliver basic supplies

2025/04/02 17:00

International relief agencies are ramping up their efforts to aid Myanmar after a devastating earthquake that has left the country striving to come to terms with the extent of the damage and loss. Our foreign affairs correspondent Bae Eun-ji reports. Homes are destroyed and lives are lost in Myanmar after the country was hit by its largest earthquake in more than a century. The death toll has already exceeded 2,700, despite the efforts of rescuers desperately searching for survivors. International organizations are rushing to help, as residents in hardest-hit regions are in urgent need of shelter and essential items such as clean water, food, and hygiene kits. The representative of the UN Refugee Agency in Myanmar, based in Yangon said the latest earthquake is a "crisis on top of a crisis," as the country already had more than three million people displaced from the ongoing armed conflict, even before the earthquake. "This area particular area of north and central and northwestern part of Myanmar it was already the home of 1.6 million IDPs, internally displaced people. On top of that, we do think that the almost 15 million people have been affected by this earthquake, and among which 3.8 million which is quite a devastating number, 3.8 million people are considered to be living in the area that was hardest hit by the earthquake. So the impact you can imagine is quite enormous." The Country director for Solidarites International, a France-based NGO, who's also in Yangon, said local responders are starting to get exhausted and that they're running out of resources. He highlighted that the situation is at a "turning point," adding that efficient collaboration between local teams and international organizations is crucial, in order to gather all available resources. "Mostly we are going to support local responders, when it comes to displacement sites for people that have been evacuating the city of Mandalay, because of fear of building continuing to collapse and being affected. We know already that quite a lot of people have now been spending three nights out in the streets with no shelter with no immediate protection." With hospitals, schools, and public infrastructure now destroyed, there are concerns not only with regard to basic needs, but also health care and the educational system. The Vice President of the International Rescue Committee said teams have been sent to a town near the epicenter of the earthquake, where 80% of the buildings have been compromised, and explained that the impact of an earthquake can last years. "It's been heartening to see the response that's been mounted so far, but we know this is going to be an effort that's going to take not weeks but months, possibly years to fully recover from a crisis like this." As the devastated country struggles to cope with the aftermath of the powerful earthquake, local communities are still awaiting international aid and support. Bae Eun-ji, Arirang News.

Relief efforts continue in Myanmar as international organizations rush to deliver basic supplies

2025/04/02 10:00

Over 27-hundred people have been confirmed dead as of Tuesday due to the deadly earthquake that shook Myanmar last Friday. Despite the 72-hour golden time being over now, relief efforts are still in full swing. Our Bae Eun-ji tells us more. Homes are destroyed and lives are lost in Myanmar after the country was hit by its largest earthquake in more than a century. The death toll has already exceeded 2,700, despite the efforts of rescuers desperately searching for survivors. International organizations are rushing to help, as residents in hardest-hit regions are in urgent need of shelter and essential items such as clean water, food, and hygiene kits. The representative of the UN Refugee Agency in Myanmar, based in Yangon said the latest earthquake is a "crisis on top of a crisis," as the country already had more than three million people displaced from the ongoing armed conflict, even before the earthquake. "This area particular area of north and central and northwestern part of Myanmar it was already the home of 1.6 million IDPs, internally displaced people. On top of that, we do think that the almost 15 million people have been affected by this earthquake, and among which 3.8 million which is quite a devastating number, 3.8 million people are considered to be living in the area that was hardest hit by the earthquake. So the impact you can imagine is quite enormous." The Country director for Solidarites International, a France-based NGO, who's also in Yangon, said local responders are starting to get exhausted and that they're running out of resources. He highlighted that the situation is at a "turning point," adding that efficient collaboration between local teams and international organizations is crucial, in order to gather all available resources. "Mostly we are going to support local responders, when it comes to displacement sites for people that have been evacuating the city of Mandalay, because of fear of building continuing to collapse and being affected. We know already that quite a lot of people have now been spending three nights out in the streets with no shelter with no immediate protection." With hospitals, schools, and public infrastructure now destroyed, there are concerns not only with regard to basic needs, but also health care and the educational system. The Vice President of the International Rescue Committee said teams have been sent to a town near the epicenter of the earthquake, where 80% of the buildings have been compromised, and explained that the impact of an earthquake can last years. "It's been heartening to see the response that's been mounted so far, but we know this is going to be an effort that's going to take not weeks but months, possibly years to fully recover from a crisis like this." As the devastated country struggles to cope with the aftermath of the powerful earthquake, local communities are still awaiting international aid and support. Bae Eun-ji, Arirang News.

Rescue efforts continue following Myanmar earthquake; national mourning period declared

2025/04/01 17:00

Myanmar has declared a period of national mourning this week as the frantic search for survivors of its devastating earthquake continues. Park Kun-woo has more. The landscape in Myanmar is marked by devastation with toppled temples and buildings. Rescue teams have been working around the clock for more than three days, desperately searching for more survivors beneath the rubble, hoping to save at least one more. The 7-point-7 magnitude earthquake that struck near Mandalay -Myanmar's second largest city - last Friday, has already claimed over 2-thousand lives, with nearly four thousand injured according to the country's military government. But the U.S. Geological Survey estimates that the final death toll could exceed 10-thousand. In response to a rare plea for help from Myanmar's military junta, international rescue teams from neighboring countries, including China and several Southeast Asian countries, have arrived on the scene. But as the first 72 hours -the "golden" period for rescue - have passed, and with scorching temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius, the chances of survival are diminishing rapidly. "The survival ability of the trapped people is getting weaker and weaker. The temperature is very high, making our rescue more and more difficult." The U.S. also promised both monetary and rescue support for Myanmar on Monday. "The United States will provide up to $2 million through Burma-based humanitarian assistance organizations. A U.S. aid team of humanitarian experts based in the region are traveling to Burma now to identify the people's most pressing needs." Other countries, including South Korea, the UK, and Australia have also announced millions of dollars in aid. Amid the rescue efforts, the military junta declared a week-long national mourning period until Sunday with flags flown at half-mast. Park Kun-woo, Arirang News.

Students at 38 of 40 medical schools apply to return before reinstatement deadline

2025/04/01 17:00

Most medical schools across the country are witnessing a significant return of their student body after more than a year of protests against government plans to expand the medical school admission quota. Lee Seung-jae reports. Out of 40 medical schools nationwide, students from 38 of the schools have decided to return to class before the Monday deadline imposed by the government. According to sources familiar with the matter, 38 of the medical schools saw almost all of their students, who had been on leave of absence, complete their registration to return to school. Among the schools that saw their students register for classes before the deadline were Seoul National University, Yonsei University, Korea University, Sungkyunkwan University, and Pusan National University. The two medical schools where students hadn't registered before the deadline were Inje University and Hallym University. The government last month set a March 31st deadline after it announced a conditional decision to set the medical school admissions quota at 3-thousand-58 for the 2026 academic year. That is similar to the figure before the current administration decided to increase admissions by 2-thousand a year ago. In order to transition into the delayed school semester, most medical schools will begin with a few weeks of online classes. Seoul National University announced last week that online classes will be held for the first one to two weeks starting Monday. Ulsan University and Korea University have started online classes as well. Yonsei University, which was among the first medical schools to announce a "full return" of students, will conduct both online and offline classes. Based on data on the number of medical school students returning, the Ministry of Education will finalize the enrollment quota for next year's admissions by the end of the month. While the government expects the medical admissions quota to return to 3-thousand-58, it warned that the quota could return to 5-thousand-58 if students take a leave of absence or boycott classes after returning. Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.

K-wave AI News

2025/04/01 14:00

Hello and welcome to your AI guide to the latest cultural updates from Korea. Here's our top story. The number of foreign tourists visiting Korea last month exceeded 1.1 million, reaching 94% of pre-COVID-19 levels. This represents an increase of roughly 10% compared to the same month last year. The largest group of tourists came from China, followed by Japan, Taiwan, and the United States. Chinese tourists numbered around 341,000, or about 75% of the 2019 level, while Japanese visitors surpassed pre-pandemic figures, reaching 224,000. Tourists from Africa and the Middle East recovered to 111% of the 2019 level, and visitors from Europe and the U.S. reached 106%. Masterpieces of Jeong Seon, the founder of "true-view landscape painting" during the Joseon era, will be showcased at the Hoam Art Museum in Yongin from Wednesday. The exhibition, the largest ever dedicated to the artist, brings together a comprehensive collection of Jeong Seon's famous works, including his renowned "Geumgangjeondo" and "Inwang Jesaekdo," both designated as national treasures. His works vividly capture the beauty of Korea's landscapes, standing as invaluable assets in the history of Korean art. Under the rare collaboration by Hoam and Kansong Art Museum, the exhibition features over 160 pieces of Jeong Seon's diverse range of works gathered from various institutions and private collections. They'll be on display at the Hoam Art Museum until June 26 and move to the Daegu Kansong Art Museum next year, marking the 350th anniversary of Jeong Seon's birth. Chuncheon will host a city tour program for foreign students attending local universities in the city from April 4 to 17. The program includes visits to popular tourist attractions such as the Gangchon Rail Park and Nami Island and also provides other opportunities to explore the city's unique urban culture and natural surroundings. The tour, designed for around 200 participants, is part of government efforts to encourage students to remain in Chuncheon after graduation, find employment, and grow into key talents for the region. That's all from me. Keep it tuned to the Kulture Wave.

[Short-form] Korea’s Unique Study Culture

2025/04/01 14:00

Discover Korea’s distinctive study culture shaped by the country’s notoriously fiercely competitive and intense academic environment.