Ulsan petroglyphs captivate heritage experts, but preservation challenge remains Unesco heritage managers praised Ulsan’s ancient rock carvings and XR presentation, while spotlighting the unresolved dam-related flooding that endangers the site.
Korea opens its first Unesco World Heritage Committee in Busan with calls for peace and cooperation At the 10-day Busan session, delegates from 196 countries will review heritage sites as Korea highlights culture’s role in fostering dialogue, solidarity and peace. 2026.7.19
Seoul Summer Beach to splash into Gwanghwamun Square with free water park The annual event, running from Monday to Aug. 9, will feature a water slide, fountains and a sand playground, with various events throughout the run. 2026.7.19
Temple matchmaking retreat couple welcomes first baby in Korean Buddhism birthrate campaign A couple who met at a Jogye Order temple retreat and later married have had the program’s first baby, marking a milestone in efforts to address Korea’s low birthrate. 2026.7.19
'Value over tradition': Alternative meals push samgyetang aside this boknal season As prices for chicken-and-ginseng soup climb, Koreans are flocking to eel, abalone and other energy-rich foods on the dog days of summer. 2026.7.15
National Museum of Korea visitor count swells 40% on year, sets record Surging global interest in Korean culture pushed first-half attendance to an all-time high, already topping the museum’s total for 2024. 2026.7.15
Veteran actors lend their weight to two classic revivals in Seoul Sophocles's "Oedipus" and Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" have drawn some of Korea's most seasoned performers, including Choi Soo-jong, Shin Goo and Park Geun-hyung, back to the stage. 2026.7.14
National museum installs 'world's largest cylindrical CT scanner' The National Museum of Korea says its new scanner can inspect large wooden statues and furniture without damage, opening new possibilities for research and dating. 2026.7.14
Robot monks to Gen-Z merch: Korean Buddhism reinvents itself to survive Facing a steep decline in new monks and nuns, Korea’s largest Buddhist order is using pop culture, merchandise and technology to draw younger and nonreligious audiences. 2026.7.14
Traditional Korean singer joins Recording Academy as voting member Pansori singer Cho Su-hwang's selection gives the musician a voice in selecting Grammy Award winners marks a rare step for Korean traditional music onto the global industry stage. 2026.7.13
Hanwha Life claims MSI crown, first host country to fulfill the feat Hanwha Life Esports beat Bilibili Gaming 3-2 in Daejeon to win its first Mid-Season Invitational title and secure a 2026 Worlds berth. 2026.7.13
