‘Jelliness is my life motto’: jackpot theatre prize winner Jaha Koo on kimchi, K-pop and his robotic eel
Feted for cooking up shows that can be mouthwatering as well as thought-provoking, the artist discusses his fusion of South Korean and European cultureWhen I meet Jaha Koo in Oslo, where he has just been honoured with the prestigious International Ibsen…
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy condemns ‘vile’ attacks from Russia that killed 20 in one apartment
Death toll from latest attack wave on Ukraine climbs to 28; Moscow says it hit military cargo vessel and port infrastructure. What we know on day 1,688The death toll from Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine has climbed to 28, its interior minister, Ivan…
Daredevil Jaan Roose completes slackline walk high above central Seoul
Estonian completed first of two attempts to navigate narrow ribbon, 160 metres long and 120 metres high, near the city’s famous Gyeongbokgung palace on ThursdayEstonian aerial athlete Jaan Roose has completed his first crossing of a 160-metre long…
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Moscow terrorising Ukrainians as fresh strikes kill eight
Ukraine president says Russia shows no signs of slowing the war, calls for sanctions packages to take effect in October. What we know on day 1,678As Russian drones struck Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Sunday, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said…
Korea review – a nirvana of wild beauty shattered by the 20th century
British Museum, LondonThe staggering resourcefulness and fantastic originality of bygone artisans is showcased in earthenware so exquisite it will soothe your soul. But a lurch into the modern breaks the spellCan they do it again? The runaway success of…