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Three classic Korean fall films you should watch this month    As the leaves start to turn red and yellow and a chill hits the air, it is about time to curl up with a cozy blanket, a warm beverage and a classic novel, or better yet, a classic autumn film. While early fall may have been more focused on spooky movies, November is the perfect time to enjoy iconic films featuring first loves, farewe..

AI is silently changing our work: 7 professionals share how    It may not be immediately visible, but artificial intelligence is quietly changing Korean workplaces. Since ChatGPT was first unveiled in late 2022, followed by an expanding array of AI tools, nearly 20 million South Koreans have downloaded five major generative AI apps as of July this year. The number of active monthly users stood a..

Jeongjusa Temple (Ganghwa) Located in Ganghwa-gun, Incheon A thousand-year-old temple situated to the east of Mani Mountain.     Jeongsu Temple (精修寺), located on the eastern foothills of Mani Mountain in Ganghwa Island, was founded by Master Hoejeong in the 8th year of Queen Seondeok's reign (639). Along with Jeondeungsa and Bomunsa, it is one of the representative temples of Ganghwa. After payi..

[Today’s K-pop] NCT Dream to drop pre-release from 4th LP    NCT Dream will unveil a music video for a track from its upcoming fourth LP on Friday, announced label SM Entertainment Thursday. As hinted through a teaser trailer, the music video for “Flying Kiss” will show the seven members visualize “dream” and “love,” key themes of the pop tune. Haechan wrote the lyrics for the love song. The pre..

Park Seo-bo's hitherto unseen final works to be shown in New York a year after his death     As this year marks the first anniversary of the death of Korean dansaekhwa master Park Seo-bo, galleries in Korea and abroad are commemorating his legacy by unveiling his last body of paintings and works that capture the artist created by Korean sculptor Gwon Osang. White Cube in New York will show Park’..

Korean author Han Kang awarded 2024 Nobel Prize for Literature     Korean author Han Kang won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced Thursday. The committee praised her work for its “intense poetic prose that confronts historical traumas and exposes the fragility of human life.” Han, best known for "The Vegetarian" (2007), is the first Korean to win a Nobel Prize in li..

Singer Kang Daniel "I keep in touch with the Wanna One members... I'm open to a reunion anytime"  "All the days that have passed are precious... I received love I never imagined."     Singer Kang Daniel mentioned the possibility of a reunion with Wanna One. Kang Daniel is returning with a new album after a year and three months. With the release of his fifth mini-album, ‘ACT,’ which carries the ..

'Kim Jaejoong's Girl Group' Say My Name Releases Group Trailer… Debut Next Month   The group 'Say My Name' is drawing attention with their refreshing visuals. On the 20th, their agency, Encode Entertainment, released a group trailer video for Say My Name on their official social media. Previously, individual trailers for the seven members were released sequentially, starting with the first membe..

Typhoon Jongdari approaches S. Korea  Typhoon to hit Jeju Tuesday, but heat waves likely to persist nationwide    Typhoon Jongdari is slowly approaching South Korea, and it is expected to bring heavy rains accompanied by strong winds to the southern parts of the country, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration on Monday. The KMA said Typhoon Jongdari, the ninth typhoon of this year ..

America-themed bakery ‘What A Bread’ fulfills all your carb needs     Just as if you had walked into a local bakery somewhere in rural America, “What A Bread” (WAB), a newly opened bakery in a bustling food alley next to Yongsan Station, is where you can enjoy a creative variety of baked goods. The last few years have seen Korean bakeries grow more creative than ever, with genre-bending techniqu..