Korean movies that tackle social issues head on have recently become the center of attention in the country.
They not only portray reality, but also provoke discussions.

Arirang News correspondent Park  Ji-won joins us in the studio, and analyzes two films that are now screening here in Korea, which are now raising questions about Korea's political and legal conditions.
Hello, Ji-won.

[Reporter : jiwon] Hello, Sean. Hello, Jihae.
Today, I'd like to talk about two very popular Korean films, "Dancing Queen", and "Unbowed"....More

From a TV drama getting 40% ratings with its heartbreaking love story between a king and a shaman to the movie of a master archer from the Joseon Dynasty that became the box office success of 2011 Korea, the world's hub of hit TV dramas, is creating a new global boom with its historical dramas. [Interview : Jo Yong-gil, Seoul resident] "You can feel the unique culture of Korea in historical dramas". [Interview : Shin Ae-gyeong, Seoul resident] "The Korean spoken in historical dramas is different from modern Korean, so it's interesting to watch". [SOV]
[Interview : ] "It is all thanks to your infinite grace". [SOV]
[Interview : ] "Come here!" [Interview : Jang Sae-mi, Seoul resident] "The traditional clothing that the actors wear in historical dramas make them fun to watch". [Interview : Choi Hui-seung, Seoul resident] "Historical TV dramas are appealing because you can see the unique traditional culture of Korea". The historical drama boom is especially apparent in TV dramas. There have been 8 historical TV dramas on air since 2011, and four of them were among the 10 dramas with the highest ratings of 2011. Of these, "The Sun and the Moon" is still on air and going strong, and may become one of the top two TV dramas in 2012. It doesn't stop with TV. Songs from soundtracks to historical TV dramas are topping the music charts, and the original novels are selling out fast. [Interview : Hong  Ji-hye, Seoul resident] "These days I'm watching "The Sun and the Moon". I'm so curious about how it will end, so I came to buy the book". [Interview : Kim  Ji-hyeon, Seoul resident] "I think the TV drama "The Sun and the Moon" is better adapted for the modern audience than most historical ...More

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The characters are species at risk of extinction and take a journey together to find new friends in other continents. The show is designed to teach children about environmental protection and preservation. The series has been developed since 2007 and targeted at the global market from the beginning...More

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1) Overview & Concept

Mail-dog KAMBU's funny adventure stories in 'Mystery Island' Core Concept  :  Imagination & Fun

The animation for stimulating Children's Infinite Imagination through environmental backgrounds, characters and situation settings (story telling) which are based on Creative & Educational Elements.

The animation where children can Learn Something New Continuously with Fun and Interest through Creative & Funny Experience of Imagination...More

In recent years, there has been a rise in worldwide interest in learning Korean, along with the ever-growing popularity of Korean pop culture around the world. The widespread enthusiasm for K-pop and dramas has led fans overseas craving to learn the Korean language, a prerequisite to understanding Korean culture.

In light of the increasing demand for Korean language education, the Korean government recently announced plans to add new branches of the state-run King Sejong Institute and extend the network of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)...More

Girls' Generation will release an official album in France on February 13. Their agency SM delivered the news on February 7 that Girls' Generation will release their album "The Boys" through Polydor, the French branch of Universal music. The album will be a special album of their album "The Boys" that was released in the USA last month.

Girls' Generation's album release in Europe is an outstanding achievement in the Korean music business. The group Coreana held activities with the group name "Arirang Singers" in France in the 1970s, and they released a single album through Polydor, but Girls' Generation will be marked as the first group that a Korean company organized and released an official album for in such a large volume...More

The main male-female duo for the upcoming new drama "A Gentleman's Dignity" has been confirmed. Top actress Kim Ha-neul will be joining Jang Dong-gun on his small screen comeback.

This is the first time for the two to be working together. The name value of each of these two stars alone has kicked up the anticipation for this project. The staff behind is is just as notable. Producer Sin Woo-cheol will be joining hands with writer Kim Eun-sook, the team that brought you "Lovers in Paris" and "Secret Garden"...More

This is the fourth year already that the star charity couple Sean and Jeong Hye-yeong have donated 100 million won to kids who grow up in poverty. The two said they hope their total of 400 million won will help these children to grow up with hopes and dreams despite their discouraging environments...More