I think it is no coincidence that the most notable Korean novels on the theme of family have the mother narrative at their core. A mother’s worldview and the values she instills in her children play a defining role in...

The celebrations that took place across Korea last week for Hangeul Day (October 9) may be over, but renewed local and international interest in Hangeul is continuing to draw attention to the unique merits of the Kore...

This past weekend saw Korean films break new ground in the heart of Germany. Films by major directors like Kim Ki-duk (Pieta), Bong Joon-ho (Mother), and Park Chan-wook (Oldboy), were the main event at the first ever ...

"I am never tired of bulgogi. The transformation of meat into bulgogi is just fantastic to see." The Institute of Traditional Korea Food invited seven state-run television networks from nations including Ukraine, Sout...

At the end of this month, K-pop fans around the world can tune in to watch the exciting final round of the second annual K-Pop World Festival.

The Korean film Masquerade is in full gallop. In addition to having secured the top spot ever since its release on September 13, the movie also hit the eight-million-viewership mark in its third week. At this point, t...

Fall in Korea is characterized by pleasant weather with clear skies and abundant foods from a bountiful harvest. There is even an old saying that autumn is the season when the sky is high and horses get fat. On top of...

The turbulent history of the last century and the rapid road to modernization sculpted the unique characteristics of modern Korean literature which is depicted by three distinct themes: ‘history and memory’, ‘family’,...

The 2011 smash-hit drama Deep-Rooted Tree tells the fictional story of mysterious serial murders that take place in Gyeongbokgung Palace a week before Hunminjeongeum, or the official Korean language, is introduced by ...

Asia’s largest film festival has returned to Korea’s southeastern port city of Busan. From October 4 to 13, the 17th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF 2012) will welcome directors, actors, film critics, and film...