“Kosk masks look like a little bra for mid-face, securely covering the nose, but conveniently leaving the wearer’s mouth unencumbered,” our reporter writes.
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Why Is A South Korean Museum Auctioning Off National Treasures?
It’s the first time in the country’s history that objects of this significance are offered for public sale.
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Why Do People Keep Finding Their Lives Onscreen Without Their Consent?
A man says Blue Bayou took details of his life without his permission. Several women who appear in the documentary Sabaya say they did not consent to be filmed. How can filmmakers avoid these ethical pitfalls?
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Artists, Educators, and the Public Come Together to Discuss Culture and Arts Education in Times of Crisis
In honor of the 10th International Arts Education Week, art projects and scholarly events in South Korea addressed arts education and its function in society and culture.
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Hong Sang-soo’s Latest Film Probes How People Portray Themselves
The Woman Who Ran has a laid-back vibe and relaxingly repetitious structure, but that conceals a complex character study.
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Supersized Streaming Fun With Godzilla, Giant Ants, and More
Prepare for this week’s release of Godzilla vs. Kong by streaming these monster movies.
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Kick Off October With Korean Horror Movies
A classic of Korean cinema and an early Bong Joon-ho film are among our streaming picks for the first week of the spooky month.
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The Public and Private Lives of BTS Blur on Tour
Break the Silence, the new concert film about the incredibly popular K-pop band, demonstrates the vulnerability that makes them so beloved by fans.
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Korea’s National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Presents Lee Seung Jio: Advancing Columns
MMCA’s retrospective, on view June 18–October 4, showcases 90 works and archives by the pioneering geometric abstractionist.
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Parasite Inspires Housing Reform Initiative in South Korea
On the heels of its historic Academy Award wins, Bong Joon-ho’s film has prompted a government initiative to improve conditions in 1,500 semi-basement apartments.
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Parasite’s Historic Wins at the 92nd Academy Awards
Parasite took home four Oscars on Sunday. Congrats to the #BongHive for their triumph.
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North Korea as a Multifaceted State Instead of a Boogeyman
Filmmaker Soon-mi Yoo is getting her own focus at the London Korean Film Festival. Her 2014 documentary Songs from the North takes a neutral approach toward a nation that is usually reviled or laughed at.