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

By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Editor Kevin Lee, Reporter Lee Ji-hyunJIMFF bares 10 ‘must-see’ music films on opening day tomorrow. Time is running out and, alas, it is tomorrow when the 18th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF) starts (on August 11, 2022)!The host has disclosed the

The Speakeasy bar "Charles H.," located on the lower level of Four Seasons Hotel Seoul, was named top four Best International Hotel Bar at the 2022 Tales of the Cocktail, Spirited Awards. And also the only Korean bar nominated within the top ten.In partnership with Forbes, the Spirited Awards have b

By Art Editor Sion KhanWhenever I go to Insa-dong art district in Seoul, I stop by several galleries. Among them, when Multi-artist Han Su-il exhibited at Gallery Reuben, I visited the gallery as there were a number of works that attracted the attention of many people.Although they were ‘flat-painti

By Publisher Lee Kyung-sik with Editors Kevin Lee, Linda YounAmbassador Andrew Chernetsky of the Republic of Belarus in Seoul said, “The year 2022 was declared as ‘Year of Remembering the History’ based on objective views of the past history.” Ambassador Chernetsky made the remarks at a reception he

DauLang is delighted to present NH: Beneath the Commune, the first exhibition by Tai Shani in South Korea, and the inaugural show at DauLang’s Yongsan space. Tai Shani (born 1976 in London) is a Turner Prize-winning, London-based artist who works across a variety of media, bringing together writing,

By Cultural Editor Song Na-ra (vice chairman)Chairman Min Tae-hong of Korean Modern Artists Association delivered an artwork titled the “2015 Creation of Heaven and Earth” to commemorate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Korea and Ukraine and to pray for peace at the Ukrainian Emb