Featured Events in South Korea in January, 2025 (May Updated)

This artist, who has lived and painted in Paris all his life, is committed to transferring the beautiful memories of life to the canvas, and presenting the daily yet ideal scenery of various parts of Paris as ordinary and peaceful scenes.

Souimun Gate (昭義門) was once a prominent part of the Seoul City Wall during the Joseon dynasty. Situated between Sungnyemun and Donuimun Gates, it served as a key passageway to the southwest of Seoul. The area surrounding Souimun was a bustling hub of both land and water transportation, filled with people and goods during the Joseon era. Additionally, just outside Souimun was the site where individuals convicted of capital crimes, along with Catholics considered a threat to Neo-Confucian ideology, were executed. These public executions were meant to serve as a stark warning to passersby about the consequences of crime. In 1914, during the Japanese colonial period, Souimun was demolished to make way for road development, as it was seen as an impediment to modernization. This exhibition offers visitors a glimpse into Souimun's rich history, showcasing its role as both a guardian of the Seoul City Wall and a vibrant center of activity before its demolition.

More than a thousand years ago, Goryeo celadon was the product of the Goryeo people's high-level cutting-edge technology and unique aesthetics. Among them, figurative celadon with specific shapes such as animals, plants, and figures fully demonstrates the high level of craftsmanship and aesthetics of Goryeo celadon. In pictographic celadon, various shapes are expressed in a three-dimensional way. The addition of blue glaze gives people a lively feeling. Pictographic celadon, the crystallization of the best production technology and unremitting efforts, contains the world that the Goryeo people love. We reflect our world on these green containers and think about the world we want to contain. We invite you to step into the world of pictographic celadon, where there is infinite beauty and stories.

Discover the cultural historical trends of the activities of the Vienna Secession artists in the late 19th century and the characteristics of Vienna that provided the backdrop for various artistic movements. Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday: 10:00~18:00 Wednesday, Saturday: 10:00~21:00

'This is an equal exchange. I give you half of my life... give me half of your life! ! ' The cumulative global circulation has exceeded 80 million copies! "Fullmetal Alchemist" is the best animation in the hearts of fans. South Korea debuted in the form of an exhibition for the first time. "Fullmetal Alchemist" is a complex and attractive world view, alchemy, adventure, and philosophical thinking. It is a masterpiece that is considered to be a perfect ending of manga and animation combined together. In 2021, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the serialization of the manga, the first exhibition opened in Tokyo, Japan. Passing through Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and finally landing in South Korea.

Introduction to this exhibition了Longitude measurement method\development and major discoveries. SoMany countries competed to find an accurate method of measuring longitude, and in the process, navigation technology and science made great progress. In particular, the British invented the marine clock that could determine the time on the ship, solving the longitude problem. With the continuous development of the longitude measurement method, the safety of maritime navigation has been guaranteed, and it has also played an important role in maritime trade and the production of world maps. Through this exhibition we can learn about the development of longitude measurement, how the development of measurement has changed world history, and the challenges and achievements experienced by scientists and navigators.

Lotte Museum presents the world of antique jewelry that has been hidden from sight. Jewelry is a human legacy that reflects the times, including politics, economy, art, etc. This exhibition brings together masterpieces from 5,000 years of history, from extremely rare ancient gems to the present. Please experience a fascinating time while appreciating the spirit of the times, aesthetics, and craftsmanship contained in jewelry created for beauty.

The world of artist Li Delun's work stems from her journey of exploring dreams and the unconscious. She once said, "My dreams are more vivid than reality, and I remember all of them." This sentence has become a key to interpreting her creative world. Through the window of dreams, she explores the unconscious, incorporating the characters and emotions found in dreams into the canvas, showing a deep connection with Carl Jung's unconscious theory. Li Delun visualizes the emotional energy and trauma in the unconscious through her works, depicting the inner conflicts of human beings and the journey to self-realization.

WINTERFESTA, a variety of lights and colors blend together in Seoul to create shining moments! WinterFESTA is a large-scale comprehensive celebration held in Seoul's landmark buildings. The activities are rich and varied, including the display of media facades and light sculpture art, the experience of ice skating rinks, the lively atmosphere of Christmas markets, the exciting activities of Internet celebrity celebrations, and the solemn moments of the New Year's bell ringing ceremony. Enjoy the visual feast of light and color brought by Seoul's landmark buildings!

In the exhibition, you can see 50 representative works of Frida Kahlo, which sublimate the will and hope for life in physical and mental pain and despair into replicas (replicas are special copies of the originals for educational and experiential purposes, ETC.). . Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) is a representative female painter in Mexico, famous for her original and colorful painting style, which combines realism, surrealism, symbolism and traditional Mexican culture.

On December 13, the Seoul Winter Festival kicked off at the banks of Cheonggyecheon and under Gwanghwamun! The "Seoul Lantern Festival" has more than 200 lanterns, blending the ancient and modern, and each one is a unique work of art! There are also D.I.Y experience activities, where you can light up the warm light in your heart with your own hands!

Koreans believe that people born in the Year of the Snake are smart. Because in the Chinese zodiac, the snake symbolizes wisdom. However, stories about snakes usually portray snakes as scary creatures. The appearance of snakes, the aggressiveness of some snakes, and their deadly venom have created an instinctive fear in humans. Therefore, snakes are portrayed as creatures that follow the transcendent and punish evildoers. Although humans are afraid of snakes, they also believe that snakes are sacred. This is because I am amazed by the way snakes grow by shedding their skins and their survival instincts of disappearing in winter and reappearing in spring. Due to these characteristics, snakes travel between different dimensional worlds and are even considered sacred creatures that bring blessings and prosperity to humans. In this way, snakes have become scary and righteous, disgusting and wonderful, familiar and sacred, and live with us. To celebrate the Year of the Snake, this exhibition attempts to examine the lives of humans who live with snakes. I hope you have a prosperous Lunar New Year and everything goes according to plan, overcoming the complex human mind and creating a thousand faces for an animal called snake.

"Cinema Paradiso (Immersive Special Exhibition)" is a global touring exhibition jointly planned by Korea Forest International and Italy's Crossmedia Group to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between South Korea and Italy in 2024.

Kim Byung-ho uses metal as the main material to create sculptures and installations whose aesthetic forms stand out. Kim Byung-ho's work process is based on carefully planned design drawings and is carried out in a thoroughly divided production system, reflecting an aspect of modern society. As a modern person integrated into the structure of contemporary society, I seek to achieve a new form of sculpture by combining mechanical complexity and seemingly beautiful artistic practices. For him, a work of art is an object similar to a product created by social consensus such as norms, rules, and systems. Kim Byung-ho's working world reminds people of philosophical questions about human life and psychology in a civilized society based on rationalism. Held on three floors of Arario Gallery in Seoul, this exhibition displays 15 sculptures of various sizes, including Kim Byung-ho's representative works and new works.

The Pyeongchang Trout Festival is held every winter. In addition to various experience activities such as ice fishing, lure fishing, snow experience, ice experience, folk experience, etc., there are also winter folk games such as sleds and spinning tops, four-wheel ATV off-road vehicles, snow boating, sleigh trains and other activities. Trout caught by ice fishing or lure fishing can be commissioned to nearby restaurants for cooking and tasting on the spot. Pyeongchang has clear and cold water and is the first place in Korea to farm trout. Trout is nutritious and has a fresh taste and can be eaten as sashimi.

The Pyeongchang Trout Festival is held every winter. In addition to various experience activities such as ice fishing, lure fishing, snow experience, ice experience, folk experience, etc., there are also winter folk games such as sleds and spinning tops, four-wheel ATV off-road vehicles, snow boating, sleigh trains and other activities. Trout caught by ice fishing or lure fishing can be commissioned to nearby restaurants for cooking and tasting on the spot. Pyeongchang has clear and cold water and is the first place in Korea to farm trout. Trout is nutritious and has a fresh taste and can be eaten as sashimi.

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