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Culture
Award-winning Han Kang wants to write about books in her life
Han Kang, the winner of the 2016 Man Booker International prize, said during a local book fair she would someday like to write about the books that guided her through her sometimes difficult life. “I think I might write a book about books someday. I have this wish to write…
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Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ wins Sydney Film Festival top prize
South Korean director Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” has grabbed the Sydney Film Prize, the main award of the 2019 Sydney Film Festival (SFF), according to the festival’s homepage Monday. The awarding of the AUD60,000 (US$41,288) cash prize, which took place during the festival’s closing ceremony at the State Theatre in Sydney…
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Culture
Cartoon, animated film festival to kick off in Seoul next month
An international cartoon and animation festival will open in Seoul next month, showcasing the changing environment and paradigms of the industry, the event’s organizer said Monday. The 23rd Seoul International Cartoon and Animation Festival (SICAF) will start July 17 for a five-day run at the Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX)…
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Culture
U.S. Embassy in Seoul removes rainbow flag amid speculation of Washington’s disapproval
A rainbow flag symbolizing sexual minorities has been taken down from the U.S. Embassy building in Seoul amid a news report that the State Department has adopted a new policy to reject all requests to raise such flags. The eight-by-four-meter flag was hoisted on the front wall of the U.S.…
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Annual book fair to open for 5-day run in Seoul
The annual Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF) will raise its curtains next week to guide book lovers through the latest news and trends in the publishing industry at home and abroad under the theme “Arrival,” its organizers said Monday. The 25th SIBF, set to run from June 19-23 at the…
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Culture
CJ joins hands with AEG to build K-pop arena in S. Korea
The entertainment arm of food and entertainment conglomerate CJ Group said Monday that it has joined hands with the global entertainment firm Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) to build an arena in Goyang, just northwest of Seoul. The 20,000-seat arena will be located inside of the complex dubbed CJ LiveCity that…
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Culture
Fuerza Bruta: Learning How to Enjoy the Moment
Created by Diqui James, Fuerza Bruta (the title is Spanish for “Brute Force”) is a postmodern theatre show in which the audience becomes part of the project. From April 23 to August 1, the interactive Argentinian performance is held at Jamsil Complex Stadium FB theatre in Seoul. The show evokes…
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Culture
‘Parasite’ tops 5 mln in attendance
The Cannes-winning Korean film “Parasite” surpassed 5 million admissions on Thursday, the eighth day of its run in local theaters, data showed. The latest from Bong Joon-ho hit the milestone at about 1 p.m., according to the data from the Korean Film Council. The family satire starring Song Kang-ho revolves…
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Bong Joon-ho’s ‘Parasite’ depicts a microcosm of Korean society
Bong Joon-ho’s “Parasite” tells a tragicomic story of two families, one rich and one poor, who become entangled in a string of mishaps. But there is more to this film than that. “Parasite” hooks its audience with laughs early on, then segues to fine-tuned suspense, mystery and horror. The gears…
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Society
Culture ministry steps up opposition to new definition of gaming addiction by WHO
South Korea’s culture ministry on Monday clarified its objection to the World Health Organization’s move to classify gaming addiction as a disease. A ranking official at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said that his ministry will lodge an additional objection with the WHO about its move to include…
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