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Hanok stay playbook: Designing homes where the past and present can naturally coexist

As demand for hanok (traditional Korean-style house) lodgings grow, the best accommodations stand apart by offering a careful mix of heritage, comfort and memorable local scenery.

2026.7.8

Members of Migak Boys, a fictional boy band from tvN's drama series 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' films a video.

Fake bands, actual shows: Actors, series cross into reality to keep fans hooked

Today's content blurs the lines between fact and fiction in an effort to extend audience engagement as long as possible.

2026.6.22

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A scaldingly hot bowl of seonji haejangguk (hangover soup with vegetables and ox blood) is served at a restaurant in Yangpyeong, Gyeonggi. [YONHAP]

[WHY] Siwonhanmat: If digestion could be a taste

Korean term 'siwonhada' encompasses feelings of refreshment and catharsis, often associated with hot soups that cure hangovers. This complex taste influenced by digestion is integral to Korean cuisine, reflecting cultural preferences.

2025.5.3

Korean convenience store chain GS25 is seen in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, on April 16. [LEE SOO-JUNG]

K-culture meets the Silk Road as Korean brands and lifestyles take root in Mongolia

Korean culture is increasingly influencing Mongolia, evident through the popularity of Korean convenience stores, the Emart chain and Korean-style apartments, reflecting the longstanding relations and cultural exchange between the two nations.

2025.4.17

Visitors line up at last year's ″K-expo″ held in Thailand. [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM]

'K-Expo France 2024' to showcase Korean content, food and culture in Paris

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with nine government agencies, will host the "K-Expo France 2024" at the Palais Brongniart, a French cultural heritage site in Paris, from Oct. 26 to 30.

2024.10.22

Actor Gong Yoo sits on the floor using the sofa as a back rest. [ILOOM]

[WHY] Why Koreans love the floor: The cultural secret behind ignoring sofas

For many Koreans, a sofa is used as a backrest rather than a seating option. Why do Koreans prefer sitting on the ground, and why do they still buy sofas if they don't sit in them?

2024.5.18

Folk band OBSG4BS performs at the Tempodrom Kleine Arena in Berlin on Thursday as part of the “Spotlight Korea 2024” event. [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM]

'Spotlight Korea 2024' fills Berlin with fusion traditional Korean music

The Korean Cultural Center in Germany hosted the event that showcased a fusion gugak performance featuring OBSG4BS at the Tempodrom Kleine Arena in Berlin as part of the “Spotlight Korea 2024.”

2024.5.17

Visitors experiencing Korean beauty culture during the 2024 Korea Festival in Manila. [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM]

From Manila to Budapest, Korean cultural festivals ignite global interest

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is holding Korean cultural festivals globally throughout the year, centered around the Korean Cultural Centers overseas.

2024.5.9

Culture Minister Yu In-chon meets Dominique Hervieu, the director of the Paris Cultural Olympiad 2024, on May 2 at the Korean Cultural Center in Paris. [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM]

Paris Cultural Olympiad to showcase K-culture in leadup to Olympics

The Paris Cultural Olympiad is showcasing 2,300 programs during its run, featuring Korean culture and diverse events. From exhibitions at the Louvre to dance recitals, the Olympiad aims to unite art and sport.

2024.5.3

Pieces by tea house Goyeonsanbang in South Gyeongsang province [KOREA CRAFT & DESIGN FOUNDATION]

Annual Korean craft show in Italy kicks off for the 12th year

The annual Korean craft show in Milan, Italy, will kick off its 12th event on Monday in light of the Milano Design Week, culture ministry announced Tuesday.

2024.4.10