By Culture-Art Editor Joy ChoFamed Korean art collector Kim Ki-ryun (known as Bobby Kim among the English-speaking friends) is widely known among art lovers in Korea as one who has rare arts works, of which no one can dare estimate the prices of his possessions. Bobby Kim is himself known among the
Written by Lawyer Kim Hyun-sik of K&J Law firm There has been criticism in the past that the punishment for stalking crimes was light due to fines under the Misdemeanor Punishment Act, and the Stalking Punishment Act was first proposed by the National Assembly in 1999, but legislation has been cance
Korea's No. 1 Advanced Management Program (AMP) course has been created. It is a special premium AMP ambitiously created by Choi Ho-hyun, director of the Seoul Institute of Science (aSSIST).Director Choi Ho-hyun is moving to make another transformation and leap forward in 2023.There are about 1,300
Korea University's Asiatic Studies Institute (Director Dr. Lee Jin-han, Professor of Department of Korean History), opened its 11th center, Center for Middle East and Islamic Studies (Director Dr. Musa Kim Jong-do), on February 1 in 2023. In the meantime, Korea University has been aware of the impor
Written by Esi Han of Cross–Cultural Coach International manner Instructor PR officer in Diplomatic Mission in KoreaIt is important to note that manners rooted in Western history were not solely used as a mechanism to distinguish between classes. Instead, manners are a commitment and consideration t
Indiespace, the first private independent movie theater in Korea opened in 2007, is showing a variety of Korean independent films through special exhibitions and screenings, including premiere.Sponsorship for Sharing Seats adopts a way to engrave sponsor’s name on the seat of the Indiespace theater
This is an interview with Opera singer Noh Hee-sub, who has achieved the world's first 1,000th opera busking. Q1. On September 24, 2022, you achieved the world's first 1,000th opera busking. How did you feel?A: I was so overwhelmed as if I have given myself an amazing prize that has passed 1,000 per
I’MIN is a rising singer-songwriter from New York City. He made his debut through his first song “Jiving' & Vibin” under the name ‘Minsoo’, and in December of 2020 he changed his name to I’MIN as he put out his first EP ‘NITM’ For this upcoming new year he has set the goal for trying to consistently
By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Feature Editor Ms. Jane JangThe Embassy of the Republic of Mongolia in Seoul hosted an impressive photo exhibition at the Design Plaza Gallery in Seoul on Dec. 24, 2022 with the attendance of many Korean and international guests as well as important persons from the h
The JEONJU International Film Festival Organizing Committee (JEONJU IFF, Festival Chairman WOO Beom-ki) selected MIN Sungwook, the former deputy director of JEONJU IFF, and JUNG Joonho, a film actor, as the new festival co-directors and held a ceremony on Monday, December 26th. While he presented th
By Vice Chairman, Dr. Musa Kim Jong-do(Ex-President of KAMES)The 21st presidential election of Korea University, which started on Oct. 4, had candidates registered until Nov. 2, and 6 candidates completed their applications.In addition, on Nov. 8, the Presidential Candidate Recommendation Committee(
By Culture Editor Sion KhanHanbok designer Kim Hyun-sook who was certified as a Grand Master (Master Number G13-17-02-21), established the “Kim Hyun-sook Wooriot Culture Research Institute” in 1988.She also established the Korean Clothing Culture and Social Education Center to operate it as an educa
The following article was contributed by the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Seoul for publication by The Korea Post media, publisher of 3 English and 2 Korean-language news publications since 1985.—Ed.During the official visit of the President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev to France, at the invitation
The Arirang cheering squad held an official launch ceremony at the former Goltoseong Square in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province on Nov. 19, to wish Korea's advance to the round of 16 at the Qatar World Cup.With Honorary Chairman Kwon Tae-kyun and Qatar Embassy deputy ambassador to Korea attending, about
From November 19 to 20, 2022, the World Arirang Fair was held at the Mokseokwon Museum in the Hahoe Village in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do Frovince. Hosted by the Seoul Arirang Preservation Society and sponsored by the Korea Tourism Organization, it was a small but proper international festival attende
The JEONJU International Film Festival (JEONJU IFF) has started accepting entries for the 24th edition’s International Competition from Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022. The application will be available from the start date until Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, at 17:00 (KST).The JEONJU IFF doesn’t have any genre
Busan University of Foreign Studies(BUFS) announced that it held an inauguration ceremony for the 11th President Jang Soon-Heung at the Mano Auditorium of the university on Oct. 13. The inauguration ceremony started with a worship service, followed by the announcement of the appointment of the new
By Vice Chairman Song Na-ra Kiaf Seoul, the most important international art fair in Asia, was held at A Hall and B Hall in COEX, Seoul from Sept. 3 to Sept. 6, 2022, with 164 galleries from 17 countries and regions participating. Meanwhile, Kiaf Plus was held at SETEC from Sept. 2 to 5, 2022.Kiaf S
Poet Oh Eun, born in 1982, made his debut in the monthly magazine, “Modern Poetry,” in 2002 at the age of 20. His first collection of poems, “The Pigs of Hotel Tassel,” drew a lot of attention. In this anthology, he deconstructed, reassembled, and pointed out the absurdity of not only Korean society
By Publisher-Chairman Lee Kyung-sik with Vice Chairman Ha Eui-chulLast Sunday, I had a rare opportunity to meet with Mrs. Kim Hee-ra, madam of Korea’s famous actor, Kim Hee-ra. His farther, Kim Seung-ho, was even more famous for many outstanding award-winning movies, including Mabu (A Horse Cart Dri