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Kim Yoon-ji Appointed as New President of KOCCA: “Leading the Global Expansion of K-Culture”

NAJU, South Korea — The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) officially inaugurated Kim Yoon-ji as its new president on June 15, marking the beginning of a three-year term that will run until J
“No Tickets, No Problem; We Are Here For the Vibe” – 100,000 ARMYs Converge on Busan for BTS

- Total attendance estimated at 200,000 over two days; members surprise fans with handwritten cards. BUSAN — “I don’t have a ticket, but I came all the way here just to soak in the

Star Historian Choi Tae-sung and 2NE1’s Sandara Park Appointed as Honorary Ambassadors for the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA)

[SEOUL] The Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) has announced the appointment of beloved history educator Choi Tae-sung and iconic K-pop artist Sandara Park as its honorary ambassadors for 2026. The two pro

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SEVENTEEN Makes History: The First K-Pop Group to Perform at NPR Headquarters for Tiny Desk: (C) ABS-CBN The global sensation SEVENTEEN has cemented their status as a major international act, securing a highly coveted sp ...; Shin Yeju 2025.11.25

The Rise of 'K-Eyewear Tourism': Foreign Visitors Flock to South Korea for Quick, Affordable Spectacles: A burgeoning travel trend, dubbed "K-Eyewear Tourism," is sweeping across South Korea, with a growing number of international visi ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.11.18

Actor Jung Woo-sung, Now a Married Man, Promotes New Disney+ Original in Hong Kong: (C) KBS HONG KONG — South Korean actor Jung Woo-sung has made his first official public appearance as a married man to pr ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.13

Pop Star Paul Kim to Release New Single 'Have A Good Time' After 10-Month Hiatus: (C) Youtube SEOUL, South Korea – Popular South Korean singer Paul Kim is set to make his long-awaited return to the music ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.11.12

K-Pop Poised for Historic Grammy Breakthrough with Rosé, 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' and Katseye Nominations: (C) Indiatimes Los Angeles, CA — The nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, announced early Friday morning (KST), ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.11.08

K-Pop Takes Over Billboard Charts: 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' OST and New Album Debuts: The soundtrack for the Netflix animated feature "K-Pop Demon Hunters" continues its phenomenal run on the U.S. Billboard charts, s ...; Shin Yeju 2025.10.29

South Korea's Noodle Love: Second Globally in Instant Ramen Consumption: SEOUL, South Korea — South Koreans’ deep affection for instant ramen is well-documented, but a recent report confirms ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.28

K-POP KINGS RETURN: BTS RUMORED TO LAUNCH 'BIGGEST EVER' WORLD TOUR AFTER MILITARY SERVICE COMPLETION: SEOUL—Global pop icons BTS are reportedly preparing for a monumental comeback in 2026, marking their full-group return from ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.28

K-Pop Group DreamNote Disbands After Seven Years, Agency Announces Contract Termination: SEOUL, South Korea — The six-member K-pop girl group DreamNote is set to disband following the termination of their exclusiv ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.10.27

Flowers of Friendship Bloom in Kumamoto for the 60th Anniversary of Korea-Japan Normalization: To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, the 'Korea-Japan Cultura ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.22

Korean Food Knocks on Costa Rica's Door with First Agri-Food Expo: SAN JOSÉ, COSTA RICA - The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Costa Rica announced that it held the first-ever Korean Agri ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.20

BLACKPINK RETURNS: MV FILMING BEGINS for First Full-Group Album in Three Years: SEOUL – Global phenomenon BLACKPINK is officially back! The girl group has commenced filming the music video for their highl ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.20

Korean Food Festival Captivates Beijing as Bilateral Ties Thaw: BEIJING – A vibrant "K-Food Festa" held in Beijing last week successfully showcased the growing global appeal of Korean cuis ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.19

World Korean General Federation Chairman Ko Sang-gu Visits ‘Cambodia Incident’ Site, Expresses “Concern Over Exaggerated Media Reports, Urgent Need for Prudent National Response”: Phnom Penh, Cambodia – World Korean General Federation (WKGF) Chairman Ko Sang-gu made an unannounced visit to Cambodia to a ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.19

New K-Culture Lounge Opens in the Heart of Seocho, Catering to Foreign Tourists: A new cultural hub, the K-Culture Lounge, has officially opened its doors in Seocho-dong, Seoul, to meet the surging demand for im ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.17

Gwangju's 'Memory of Chungjang Festival' Opens, Transforming Downtown into a Fairytale of Nostalgia: GWANGJU — The 22nd annual Gwangju 'Memory of Chungjang Festival' officially kicked off on October 15th, transforming the his ...; Desk 2025.10.16

'Korea's Times Square' Lights Up: LUUX Media Facade Transforms Gwanghwamun into a Global Media Landmark'Korea's Times Square' Lights Up: LUUX Media Facade Transforms Gwanghwamun into a Global Media Landmark: SEOUL — The heart of Seoul's historic and commercial district, Gwanghwamun, has been dramatically transformed with the offic ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.16

Paris 15th Arrondissement Makes History, Declares 'Kimchi Day' as Official Commemorative Day: PARIS, France—In a significant stride for Korean culture and cuisine in Europe, the 15th arrondissement of Paris, France, ha ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.10

K-Pop Sensation BLACKPINK Sparks Hotel Sellout in Bangkok as 'Gig Tripping' Trend Heats Up: BANGKOK, Thailand – The highly anticipated Bangkok leg of K-pop powerhouse BLACKPINK's world tour is set to deliver a major ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.10

'Golden' Girls Go Global: HUNTR/X Singers Debut Live on U.S. TV: LOS ANGELES — The vocal trio behind HUNTR/X, the fictional K-pop girl group at the center of the wildly popular Netflix anim ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.06

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