Newspaper Museum exhibition explores Korean food culture through archives

The Newspaper Museum PRESSEUM is presenting a new exhibition, "Set on the Newspaper," which delves into the evolution of Korean food culture through the lens of historical newspapers. The exhibition spans from 1896, the year the first modern private newspaper emerged in Korea, up to the 1990s.

By examining newspaper archives from different eras, the exhibition illustrates how foodways have interacted with societal changes. It aims to explore "food (식)" as a medium that connects daily life and society. Visitors can trace the changes in dining tables and eating habits, reflecting the broader transformations in Korean life over more than a century.

In addition to the historical newspaper materials, the exhibition showcases contemporary artworks by artists Gu Min-ja, Kim Eun-ha, and Choi Ga-young. These pieces are displayed in dialogue with the newspaper archives, offering a modern perspective on the themes of food and culture. The museum hopes the exhibition will inspire a renewed appreciation for the significance of food in everyday life.

The exhibition runs from June 24 to August 30 at the museum's 6th-floor Media Lounge. For inquiries, contact 02-2020-1880 or info@presseum.or.kr.