The New “Story of Simcheong,” the Return of a Korean Traditional Musical 2014-12-30 This is a scene from “Simcheong Is Coming,” the madangnori version of one of Korea’s most well-known folk stories, “The Story of Simcheong.” Much ... Listen
Nongak, Korea’s latest UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage 2014-12-23 A lively performance of janggu, gongs, and drums – that’s nongak. The cheerful and infectious beat created by a nongak band automatically makes ... Listen
Sinchon Play Bus 2014-12-16 On a Saturday afternoon in December there is a concert underway at Star Plaza on Yonsei Avenue in western Seoul. There’s an event here every weekend ... Listen
Hottest Webtoon-based TV Dramas and Films 2014-12-09 The most talked-about TV show these days is “Misaeng,” which is aired on a cable network. Translated into “Incomplete Life,” the show is about a young ... Listen
Amazing street food of Korea 2014-12-02 A woman grabs a skewered fish cake as soon as she steps out of the cold and into a cozy pojangmacha, a tented food stall on wheels. A big smile spreads ... Listen
Seoul Dulle-gil Trail, Walking a 157km Trail around Seoul 2014-11-25 A live music performance takes place in the front of an art center. It looks like an outdoor concert, but the audience is dressed up in colorful trekking ... Listen
Gimjang, preparing for a delicious winter 2014-11-18 These days, large franchise supermarkets and traditional markets are busy selling ingredients for kimchi, such as garlic, cabbage, and chili ... Listen
The season of gagok, Korean contemporary songs 2014-11-11 A concert marking the hundredth anniversary of the birth of journalist and scholar Kim Yeon-jun was held at Gwangjin Art Center on October 28th. ... Listen
The 90s music bringing back nostalgia 2014-11-04 Singer-songwriter Kim Dong-ryul’s new song, “That’s Me,” was released on October 1st. It’s the title track on his sixth album, the first one in three ... Listen
150 Years of Korean Diaspora in Russia 2014-10-28 Ethnic Koreans live scattered in Central Asia, Russia, and its Maritime Province. This year they celebrate the 150th anniversary of Korean migration ... Listen