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Thu, December 1, 2022 | 19:37

Queer Culture Festival to take place in Seoul Plaza, to objection of church group

Queer Culture Festival to take place in Seoul Plaza, to objection of church group

An association of Christian churches has objected to Seoul City's recent decision to allow the LGBTQ community to use one of the city's most symbolic public open spaces - where the March 1st Independence Movement of 1919, the 1987 pro-democracy protests, 2002 World Cup fans and many other groups have gathered historically - as a venue for the 23rd Seoul Queer Cultural Festiva...

Ko Dong-hwan | 2022-07-05 13:58

KOCCA to form civic engagement group to bring new ideas

KOCCA to form civic engagement group to bring new ideas

Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), a state-run agency designed to promote Korean cultural content, is looking to form a civic engagement group to seek opinions on its management and other related issues. It will be recruiting a total of 20 university students from across the country to constitute the group.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2021-05-17 15:38

KOCCA to kick off annual family camp program

KOCCA to kick off annual family camp program

The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) is set to begin its annual family camp program to promote and educate on appropriate gaming habits. The state-run agency has opened registration for this year's first camp program, which will be held at a resort in PyeongChang, Gangwon Province, from May 28 to 30.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2021-05-13 17:03

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The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) was established in 1969 to showcase the artwork of contemporary artists in Korea as well as bring in works of artists from abroad. This year marks its 50th anniversary, and to commemorate, the MMCA is hosting this exhibition across its Deoksu Palace, Gwacheon and Seoul branches. The Seoul branch will focus on the theme...

2020-01-02 11:17

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Kumho Art Hall is featuring a performer every Thursday to spread classical music culture in Korea. Violinist Lee Ji-yoon will be the next artist featured in this series. She debuted on the stage in the 2004 Kumho Prodigy Concert. She began playing violin at the age of four and studied at the Korean National University of Arts. Lee won first prize at the Carl Nielsen internati...

2020-01-02 11:13

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The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) was established in 1969 to showcase the artwork of contemporary artists in Korea as well as bring in works of artists from abroad. This year marks its 50th anniversary, and to commemorate, the MMCA is hosting this exhibition across its Deoksu Palace, Gwacheon and Seoul branches. The Seoul branch will focus on the theme...

2019-12-26 14:35

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Kumho Art Hall is featuring a performer every Thursday to spread classical music culture in Korea. Violinist Lee Ji-yoon will be the next artist featured in this series. She debuted on the stage in the 2004 Kumho Prodigy Concert. She began playing violin at the age of four and studied at the Korean National University of Arts. Lee won first prize at the Carl Nielsen internati...

2019-12-26 14:33

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The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) was established in 1969 to showcase the artwork of contemporary artists in Korea as well as bring in works of artists abroad. This year marks its 50th anniversary, and to commemorate, the MMCA is hosting this exhibition across its Deoksu Palace, Gwacheon and Seoul branches. The Seoul branch will focus on the theme of t...

2019-12-19 10:48

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The Kumho Asiana Soloists ensemble will hold a year-end concert Dec. 26. The ensemble, which was founded in 2007, consists of young talented musicians and changes its members on a regular basis. Renowned pianists Son Yeol-eum and Cho Seong-jin were the former members of the ensemble. This time, members of Lee Je-hye (violinist), Yang In-mo (violinist), Lee Han-na (violist), K...

2019-12-19 10:46

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The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) was established in 1969 to showcase the artwork of contemporary artists in Korea as well as bring in works of artists abroad. This year marks its 50th anniversary, and to commemorate, the MMCA is hosting this exhibition across its Deoksu Palace, Gwacheon and Seoul branches. The Seoul branch will focus on the theme of t...

2019-12-12 14:49

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