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2026.03.22 (Sun)
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S. Korea Issues First-Ever Disaster Alert for BTS Comeback Concert in Seoul

SEOUL — In an unprecedented move reflecting the massive scale of global fandom, the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism (MCST) announced on Friday that it will issue the nation
Seoul Turns Purple: Retail and Tech Giants Gear Up for BTS’s Massive Gwanghwamun Comeback

SEOUL — With global pop icons BTS set to hold their highly anticipated comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, Seoul is bracing for a massive influx of domestic and international

The 6th France Hanbok Model Contest Held Successfully… Commemorating the 140th Anniversary of Korea-France Diplomatic Relations

(C) The Organizing Committee of the Korea Hanbok Model Contest The Organizing Committee of the Korea Hanbok Model Contest (Chairman Samuel Chung) announced that the "6th France Hanbok Model C

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The "White Horse Princess" of Nicaragua: The Incredible Journey of a Korean Royal Descendant Planting a Million Trees: (C) Canadian Geographic In the heart of the lush jungles of Nicaragua, a sight straight out of a fairy tale unfolds: an elderly ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.01.26

Bridging Capitals: ‘Two Legations’ Exhibition Celebrates 20 Years of Seoul-Washington D.C. Sisterhood: (C) Seoul Museum of History SEOUL — In a poignant tribute to over a century of diplomatic history and two decades of mode ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.26

From Serene Tables to Absolute Chaos: Lee Hee-jun’s ‘Rectangle, Triangle’: (C) BH Entertainment Actor-turned-director Lee Hee-jun delivers a masterclass in domestic slapstick and human perspective.The l ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.21

Netflix Unveils Star-Studded 2026 K-Content Lineup: "We Will Captivate the World": (C) Netflix SEOUL – Netflix has officially declared 2026 as a landmark year for Korean content, unveiling a massive slate ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.21

Major Australian Arts Festival Cancels Key Event Amid Outcry Over Exclusion of Palestinian Author: (C) The Guardian ADELAIDE, Australia – The Adelaide Festival (AF), Australia’s premier arts and cultural event, ann ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.01.13

The Actor Who Loved the Role More Than Himself: Remembering Ahn Sung-ki, the ‘Eternal Big Brother’ of Korean Cinema: (C) Cineplay SEOUL — There are stars who shine brightly for a moment, and then there are those who provide the very light ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.11

When the Soul of Havana Meets the Breath of Seoul: A Masterclass in Cultural Harmony: While geography and language often act as barriers between nations, music remains the universal bridge capable of collapsing thous ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.04

K-Pop Demon Hunters OST Places 5 Tracks in the 2025 UK Year-End Singles Chart... Rosé's "APT." Takes 5th: (C) NBC News Five tracks from the OST of the Netflix K-pop animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters, which became a global phenomenon la ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.03

Chung Myung-whun and KBS Symphony Orchestra Deliver a Message of Humanity in the Heart of Seoul: (C) Bachtrack SEOUL — As the year 2025 drew to a close, a familiar yet profoundly moving masterpiece resonated through the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.01

Breaking Boundaries and Opening Paths for Solidarity... The 4th AoA International Awards Concludes Successfully: The "2025 4th AoA International Awards" and the "K-ars Opera Society Corporate Establishment Founders' Meeting," which marked the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.30

Mariah Carey Shatters Billboard Records: A Century of Weeks at Number One: (C) TVC Entertainment NEW YORK — As the winter frost settles and the holiday spirit takes hold of the global music chart ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.12.24

S. Korea’s AI Landscape: 3 in 4 Citizens Now Using AI as Google’s Gemini Chases ChatGPT’s Lead: (C) TechCrunch SEOUL — South Korea has firmly entered the era of ubiquitous artificial intelligence, with three out of four ...; Desk 2025.12.21

Public Supports Tripling Royal Palace Entry Fees After 20-Year Freeze: (C) The Seoul Guide SEOUL — For the first time in two decades, South Korea is moving toward a significant hike in admission ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.12.18

10th Cheonan World Christmas Festival Opens, Runs Until Dec. 25: (C) WINTERFRIEND The curtain has risen on the '10th Cheonan World Christmas Festival,' which officially opened on December 13th, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.15

End-of-Year Concert Extravaganza: Jo Sumi, Geum Nan-sae, and Danny Koo Headline Diverse Lineup: (C) Pixabay SEOUL - A diverse array of performances is set to captivate audiences this month, marking a spectacular finale to the ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2025.12.15

Concert Halls Struggle to Silence 'Phone Nuisance' Amidst Growing Concerns Over Performance Etiquette: (C) Student Edge Seoul, Korea – A recent performance by world-renowned pianist Yunchan Lim has once again highlighted the p ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.11

K-Pop Takes the Global Stage: 'KPop Demon Hunters' Director Maggie Kang Honored with Prestigious Cultural Medal: (C) Variety SEOUL, South Korea – In a dazzling recognition of South Korea's surging influence on the global entertainment l ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.11

Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Choice’ and K-Pop Animation ‘KDH’ Shine at Golden Globe Nominations: (C) The Jakarta Post SEOUL/LOS ANGELES – South Korean cinema and content have once again asserted their presence on the glob ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.09

Gapyeong's Petit France and Italian Village Illuminate Winter with 'Starlight Festival': (C) Visit Korea GAPYEONG, South Korea — The integrated cultural theme park, Petit France & Italian Village, located i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.06

Grand Opening: Gwangju Museum's Ceramics Culture Center Offers Comprehensive Look at Ceramic History: (C) Gwangju National Museum GWANGJU, South Korea—The long-awaited Ceramics Culture Center at the Gwangju National Museum, ...; Desk 2025.12.06

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