Fabien Yoon named honorary ambassador of National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage

TV personality Fabien Yoon was appointed as an honorary ambassador of the National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage on Thursday.

2025-04-03

Forgotten art of jinchae painting makes silk canvas glitter like a stone, literally

The author explores jinchae, traditional silk painting, through hands-on learning at Jinchae Lab. Highlights include its historic significance, challenges of painting on silk, and its revival efforts among the studio and international students.

2025-04-03

K-pop agency HYBE donates 1 billion won to restore cultural heritage damaged by wildfires

K-pop powerhouse HYBE has donated 1 billion won ($682,176) to aid in the restoration of cultural heritage damaged or destroyed by Korea's rural wildfires last week, the agency said on Wednesday.

2025-04-02

Some royal palaces, museums to close Friday due to expected impeachment ruling rallies

Several institutions near the Constitutional Court in Jongno District, central Seoul, will close Friday, the day that will decide whether President Yoon Suk Yeol stays in office.

2025-04-01

Opening of Korean freedom fighter's memorial in Japan postponed due to right-wing nationalist backlash

A memorial to Korean independence fighter Yun Bong-gil (1908-1932) set to open in Japan on April 29 has postponed its inauguration after facing a backlash from local right-wing nationalists.

2025-03-31

'Culinary Class Wars' stars to join Arumjigi Foundation fundraiser on April 3

The Arumjigi Foundation's annual bazaar supports traditional Korean culture through diverse offerings.

2025-03-31

Korea Heritage Agency selects 19 foreign honorary reporters and promoters

Nineteen foreigners selected by the Korea Heritage Agency (KHA) are set to promote Korea's cultural and natural assets throughout this year, the government organization stated in a press release on Friday.

2025-03-28

15 heritage sites damaged or destroyed by North Gyeongsang wildfires, more under threat

Precious historical relics have been destroyed or damaged and more are under threat as wildfires rage across heritage-rich North Gyeongsang.

2025-03-26

Korea Heritage Service scrambles to save historical treasures as wildfires threaten Unesco sites

Wildfires threaten Unesco heritage sites in Andong, Korea; emergency teams relocate artifacts and valuables, while some structures, like Manhyujeong pavilion, were saved from destruction.