The movie "Green Book" is a true-life-based drama released in 2018, which depicts black pianist Don Shirley and white driver Tony Valeronga's trip to the South of the United States. The title "Green Book" refers to a booklet that guides black travelers to safe places at a time when racism was serious. The movie deals with various themes such as race and cultural differences, prejudice and friendship, emphasizing racial separation and discrimination in contemporary America, but tells a warm and moving story centered on the relationship between the two main characters. The production was liked b
The National Archives of Korea, located in Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, is an organization that specializes in preserving national records. The National Archives of Korea was established as a state-of-the-art record preservation facility in 2007 by benchmarking the world's advanced record preservation facilities and was designed to preserve Korea's historical records. The National Archives of Korea consists of 3 floors below ground and 7 floors above ground and is comprised of four areas: the library, the studio, the office, and the exhibition and reading building. The National Archiv
Keimyung University held the '124th Anniversary Commemorative Concert' in collaboration with the local community. The concert, held at 7:30 PM on November 8th at the Keimyung Art Center, featured performances by the Keimyung Symphony Orchestra, composed of students from the Department of Orchestral and Vocal Arts at Keimyung University, and more than 220 members of the Keimyung Chorus. The repertoire prepared for the concert, aimed at conveying beautiful melodies on a deepening autumn night, included familiar pieces such as selections from operas like La Traviata and Tosca, including works by…
Bulguksa Temple, also known as the ‘Temple of the Buddha Land'', is the most renowned temple in South Korea and is located in Gyeongju. The city of Gyeongju is surrounded by various historic landmarks and boasts the exceptional Bulguksa Temple, which was officially recognized as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. In fact, this city served as the former capital of the Silla Kingdom in 528 A.D. during King Beop Heung’s reign during the Silla Dynasty. The Bulguksa Temple underwent numerous renovations from the Silla Dynasty to the Joseon Dynasty due to the Japanese Invasion. Following the…
The movie Oppenheimer is a cinematic event. It is an exciting movie for anyone who is interested in the history of the Second World War and the McCarthy area in the United States. It tells the story of the development of the first atomic bomb, which was a secret operation under the name Manhattan Project. Robert Oppenheimer, an American theoretical physicist, was the scientific leader of this operation. When the first ever detonation of an atomic bomb occurs – the Trinity Test, carried out on July 16, 1945 – Oppenheimer (played by Gillian Murphy with an outstanding performance) utters the word
Venue: Keimyung Art Center Performance period: 2023-10-13 to 2023-10-15 Performance time: (Fri) 7:30 p.m. / (Sat) 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m. / (Sun) 2:00 p.m. Booking address: Interpark Admission fee: KRW 160,000 for VIP seats / KRW 130,000 for R seats / KRW 100,000 for S seats / KRW 70,000 for A seats The 10th anniversary performance of The Days, Korea's leading creative musical, opened across the country. Since its premiere in 2013, it has surpassed 550,000 viewers, setting a phenomenal record by winning an historic 11 musical awards. It is made up of a number consisting of songs sung by Kim Kwang
The National Maritime Museum of Korea, located in Yeongdo-gu, Busan, is one of Korea's representative maritime museums. The National Maritime Museum of Korea is divided into special exhibitions, permanent exhibitions, and outdoor exhibitions, and there are various exhibition materials related to the sea. Special exhibitions introduce various special exhibitions in cooperation with museums and marine research institutes. The permanent exhibition has a different exhibition theme on each floor, so visitors can choose the exhibition they want to see. In the outdoor exhibition, there is the sea out
Each person holds a singer they cherish in their hearts. For many Koreans, Kim Gwangseok, a popular Korean singer in the 1980-90s, held a special place in the hearts of many people in Korea. His folk-rock music with nostalgic lyrics greatly influenced Korean culture. Kim Gwang Seok’s music was extremely popular and loved by Koreans because his lyrics were quite different from other singers' songs, but in a calm way, which attracted people’s hearts. His music held a unique power to enthrall the listeners and share a sense of connection with the audience. Artist Kim Gwang Seok sold more than fiv