Matisse was more appreciated during the COVID-19 pandemic, Seo explained, as his modern, nonchalant and stylish later works have consoled many people during a tough time. “I think that his dream of creating art like a ‘good armchair’ have won the hearts of people today,” he said. Amid growing demand, “Henri Matisse: Life and Joy” will be held again in Busan between July 9 and Oct. 31 at the Bus...

In a similar context, the RDA formed a partnership in 2020 with the National Fire Agency to offer care farming programs for firefighters, starting with officers stationed in the Daejeon area. A group of 30 officers gardened at a farm by planting herbs and vegetables and making organic air fresheners using flowers. After analyzing the brainwaves of the participating officers, their cortisol conce...

Preparing for unification Kang emphasized that his trash collection was of significance in garnering objective, truthful and undistorted information and contributes to preparing for the unification on the Korean Peninsula. “South and North Korea should understand each other while preparing for unification. But distorted information about North Korea is rampant in South Korean society.” The inc...