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Chief of national museum apologizes over wrongful attribution of item on display

The director of the National Museum of Korea issued a formal apology Monday after a calligraphic work from his private collection was found to have been wrongfully attributed and put on display at the museum. Speaking during an annual parliamentary audit of the museum, You Hong-june bowed his head twice and described the incident as a "grave mistake and oversight." "The deep trust the public has placed in the museum and the value built through the hard work of museum staff have collapsed in an instant due to my grave oversight," You told lawmakers, adding that no academic explanation could serve as an excuse for the public's disappointment. You also apologized to the late Korean independence activist to whom the calligraphy was wrongly attributed and his bereaved family over the verification error. The controversy began in August over a calligraphic work titled "Ilbansigukeun," meaning "even a single bowl of rice is the grace of the nation," which was featured in the museum's ongoing special exhibition, "Our Dining Table." The piece was initially introduced as the work of Korean independe

Oct 19, 2026
Seoul-themed goods turn city pride into revenues for small businesses

Seoul’s landmarks, colors and cultural identity are becoming selling points for small businesses, with city-backed merchandise generating more than 114 million won ($84,000) in sales in the first half of 2026. Seoul Design Foundation said Monday that 90 small businesses and small and medium-sized enterprises selected through its first Seoul Brand Goods Commercialization Contest recorded combined sales of 114.74 million won from February through June. The initiative helps businesses incorporate Seoul’s city branding and landmarks, including the “Seoul, My Soul” identity and Dongdaemun Design Plaza, into products, while offering opportunities to reach customers through retail stores and pop-up shops. Twenty-seven participating businesses, including magnet maker Magumagu and bag brand Ashe, generated 13.76 million won in sales during a three-week pop-up at DDP Design Store, the foundation said. Interest in the program has continued to grow, with 155 businesses submitting 237 product proposals for the second contest, held from Aug. 24 to Sept. 20, according to the foundation. A total

Oct 19, 2026
400-meter chicken feast planned on Jamsu Bridge to mark end of vehicle traffic

Imagine a yellow dining table stretching 400 meters across the Han River, laden with crispy, golden-fried chicken and packed with 2,000 enthusiastic foodies. That is precisely how Seoul plans to say goodbye to cars on Jamsu Bridge this weekend. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday that it will host "Jamsu Bridge Chicken Day" Sunday from 2 pm to 10 pm, bringing down the curtain on this season's popular car-free festival. The mouthwatering event serves as a grand finale for the 50-year-old lower deck of Banpo Bridge before it permanently closes to vehicular traffic on Oct. 26 to begin its transformation into a dedicated pedestrian park. In Seoul, few culinary pairings are as sacred as "chimaek" — crispy Korean fried chicken paired with cold beer — enjoyed alfresco along the riverbanks. The city is taking that beloved picnic tradition to unprecedented heights. The centerpiece of the festival is a massive, bright-yellow "Chicken Table" capable of seating 1,000 diners at once. Two 90-minute feast sessions — scheduled for 4 pm and 6 pm — will accommodate a total of 2,000 luck

Oct 19, 2026
[PHOTO] Visit Yeoncheon's charms

Foreign tourists participate in the Demilitarized Zone tour program organized by Grand Korea Leisure (GKL), the operator of the foreigner-only casino Seven Luck in Seoul, in Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province, Saturday. GKL organized the tour in collaboration with Yeoncheon to support the county's drive to attract more foreign tourists. The participants visited Taepoong military observatory and Jaein Waterfalls during the tour. Courtesy of GKL

Oct 19, 2026
Seoul to turn Han River campsites into open-air feast for 2026 Barbecue Festival

Seoul is turning an autumn weekend along the Han River into a sprawling culinary festival, bringing together celebrity chefs, premium charcoal-grilled meats and live entertainment for the 2026 Seoul Barbecue Festival on Saturday and Sunday. Set against the scenic backdrop of Nanji Camping Ground in Mapo District, the two-day event blends urban camping culture with authentic Korean barbecue, showcasing the capital’s vibrant gastronomy to both local residents and international visitors. The festival’s centerpiece — a gear-free, self-service barbecue zone — allows attendees to purchase fresh, high-grade domestic beef and pork to grill on-site without hauling their own equipment. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, demand for the experience has been overwhelming: Advance online table reservations sold out instantly, with the first booking window filling in just five minutes and the second in two. For those who missed out, a limited number of tables will be made available for walk-in registration during the festival. For festivalgoers seeking curated dishes, the BBQ Villa

Oct 19, 2026
As foreign tourists crowd Seoul's nat'l museums, regional venues struggle to keep pace

Foreign visitors to Korea’s national museums are heavily concentrated at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, data showed. Regional museums are falling behind in attracting overseas tourists as their budgets shrink. The National Museum of Korea submitted the data on Friday to Rep. Kim Seung-soo of the main opposition People Power Party for the annual parliamentary audit. It shows 411,964 foreigners visited national museums this year as of August. Of them, 291,460, or 70.7 percent, visited the National Museum of Korea. The 13 regional national museums drew 120,504, or 29.3 percent. The gap was also wide among the regional museums. Gyeongju National Museum drew 75,089 foreign visitors. Gyeongju was the capital of the ancient Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.-A.D. 935). Jeju National Museum, on the resort island of Jeju, drew 19,172. Together, the two accounted for about 78.2 percent of foreign visitors to regional museums. By contrast, Gwangju National Museum drew 1,651, Daegu National Museum 1,383 and Naju National Museum 641. Budgets showed a similar imbalance. The 13 regional museums’ combine

Oct 19, 2026
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