The Impact of South Korea's Wildfires on Cultural Heritage
In recent weeks, South Korea has faced devastating wildfires that have claimed numerous lives and forced thousands to evacuate their homes. The fires have sparked a national crisis, prompting urgent ...
Smithsonian Magazine5d
South Korea’s Worst Ever Wildfires Ravage Ancient Buddhist Temples and Menace Historic Villages
One monk said his old temple was ‘reduced to heaps of ashes,’ as the fires continue to rage across the country ...
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution16h
Recovering Korean identity central to new show at High Museum
Based on his colorful, lyrical, childlike landscapes of wildflowers, forests and Korea’s Mount Seorak, one might think South Korean artist Kim Chong Hak’s is far younger than his 88 years.
Huge South Korea wildfires kill 27 and threaten to destroy ancient temples
At least 27 people have died in what have grown into the largest wildfires in South Korea's history. Most of those who have ...
What Is the National Flower of Korea?
The national flower of South Korea is the Rose of Sharon. This flower is important in Korean culture and represents the ...
La Croix International7d
South Korean Catholics mark 30 years of prayer, action for peace with North Korea
With a cross made from barbed wire at the heart of their Holy Year, Seoul Catholics renew their call to transform hatred into ...
Deadly Wildfires Destroy Historic Landmarks in South Korea
Wildfires in South Korea have resulted in deaths, turned an ancient Buddhist temple into ashes and forced the evacuation of ...
The Straits Times29d
83% of South Koreans have never had chance to really get to know a foreign national: Survey
According to the first-ever 2024 Cultural Diversity Survey, released by South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Feb 27, only 16.8 per cent of respondents have ever engaged with ...