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Hong’s compassion and hands-on activism made him one of Korea’s most important and recognized progressive intellectuals

Hong Se-hwa, a journalist, a social activist, and the author of "I'm a Taxi Driver in Paris," died Thursday at the age of 77. He died at Wonjin Green Hospital in Jungnang-gu, Seoul, surrounded by family members. Hong had been diagnosed with prostate cancer in February of last year. Hong graduated from Seoul National University, majoring in political science and international relations. While working at...

A sculpture modeled after the mutated fish creature from Bong Joon-ho's 2006 film "The Host" is set for removal this year from Yeouido Han River Park due to its design clashing with the park's aesthetics, Seoul City announced Thursday. The 3-meter-tall and 10-meter-long sculpture was installed in 2014 as part of an endeavor to enrich the area's cultural and tourist allure with a city budget o...

A lawmaker-elect of the minor Reform Party stood by a controversial adult festival recently banned in Seoul and cities across Gyeonggi Province, saying that enjoying adult culture in adults-only spaces should be allowed.

A monster sculpture inspired by the film 'The Host' at Yeouido Hangang Park will be removed, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Thursday.