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Political repression in the Chinese city and new regional fairs are shifting the balance of power
North Korean leader labels Seoul ‘principal enemy’ as he drops historic commitment to reconciliation
The singer-songwriter Eric Nam on the “electric energy” of the South Korean capital
South Korea’s ‘templestay’ programme offers accommodation — and a taste of inner peace — at monasteries across the country
Frieze fairs clash in New York and Seoul; Pace to open in Japan; Simon Lee’s artists find new homes
Biden’s Camp David summit may already be forgotten, but it marks a long-desired shift for US allies in Asia
The fair returns for its second edition to a city thriving with new international galleries
Now an anchor for the city’s art week, Frieze returns with more regional galleries and a bigger events programme
Four non-profit spaces show video works by 14 artists, while singer-songwriter Colde puts on a concert
From must-see highlights of the art fair’s second edition to which gallery shows in the city not to miss
Imported machines designed to serve diners in restaurants outnumber homemade rivals
South Korea’s burgeoning commercial gallery scene has led to the creation of architecturally adventurous buildings
Tefaf’s challenges rage on; Arnold Lehman leaves Phillips with a 1970s send-off
The academic pressure on the nation’s kids is reaching a tipping point — they deserve time to play
Jens Stoltenberg cites Kyiv’s ‘urgent’ need for ammunition during trip to deepen ties with Seoul and Tokyo
As Kim Jong Un ratchets up his nuclear arsenal, Seoul residents face questions over how to plan for a crisis
Crowd surge causes panic in narrow streets of nightlife district
South Korea’s presidential office says blackout a matter of ‘national security’
South Korea battles to defend currency under pressure from Fed rate decision
All the buzz from Frieze Seoul; UK fair organiser urges new government to undo Brexit hurdles
Cultural exchange has been the gallery’s mission for 50 years, says president Do Hyung-Teh
Works at the 12 young galleries range from Sungsil Ryu’s garish consumerism to Laetitia Yhap’s seaside sketches
In the booming Korean art scene, rapid changes have destabilised traditional ways of working
The art fair lands in a city well-supplied with collectors and newly popular with international galleries
Unlike fellow conglomerate bosses, Kim does not want to build a museum for his collection
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