Korea Joongang Daily
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MMCA to host special exhibits, programs at all branches for 2025 Korea Art Festival

The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art announced Wednesday that it will host exhibitions and special programs across its four branches — Seoul, Gwacheon, Deoksugung and Cheongju — during the “2025 Korea Art Festival” next month.

2025-08-20

He was on death row. Then they learned about his parents.

Lee Eun-seok murdered his parents in 2000, claiming abuse. His case highlights societal issues in Korea regarding family dynamics and mental health.

2025-08-04

Police investigating Gwacheon City Hall official for public urination, assault

Police in Gyeonggi are investigating a local government official who allegedly tried to urinate in public while drunk at a festival, then assaulted a security guard who tried to stop the suspect.

2025-07-15

Man self-immolates near CIO headquarters in Gwacheon after Yoon’s arrest

A man in his 60s was seriously injured after self-immolating near the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) headquarters in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, late Wednesday.

2025-01-15

Angry pro-Yoon protesters call for 'storming' Gwacheon after president's arrest

Feverish shouts by pro-Yoon Suk Yeol protesters ripped through the cold morning air in front of the presidential residence in Hannam-dong, when Yoon was arrested on Wednesday.

2025-01-15

MMCA exhibition shows how Korea revitalized its ceramics culture for the modern era

The modernization of Korean ceramics is explored at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art’s (MMCA) Gwacheon branch in Gyeonggi in its latest exhibition, “Unfolding the Dynamics of Modern Ceramics in Korea.”

2024-11-26

'Thunderous rainfall': Singer Psy stops 'Summer Swag' concert mid-performance due to extreme weather

Singer Psy stopped the Gwacheon edition of his annual water festival and concert "Summer Swag" mid-performance on Saturday night due to torrential rain, his agency P Nation said Sunday.

2024-07-21

Painting the real world: MMCA's new exhibition focuses on Korea's figurative art

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art kicked off a new exhibition last week, showcasing Korean figurative paintings from the 1960s and 1970s.

2024-05-29

Gwacheon is latest to join Seoul's Climate Card scheme

Gwacheon is the fourth locality outside the capital to join the transit scheme, following Incheon, Gimpo and Gupo in Gyeonggi.

2024-02-07

Sinkholes in Gwacheon damage at least 30 cars

Around six sinkholes appeared on a three-way intersection in Galhyeon-dong in Gwacheon around Thursday 4:20 p.m.

2023-12-15