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Pearl Abyss’s 'Crimson Desert' Shatters Records with 2 Million Copies Sold on Day One

Crimson Desert, the highly anticipated open-world action-adventure title from Korean developer Pearl Abyss, has achieved a historic milestone by surpassing 2 million units sold globally within its fir
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

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Seoul Blooms with a Kaleidoscope of Spring Festivals: Seoul, South Korea - The heart of Seoul is pulsating with the vibrant energy of spring festivals throughout May, transforming the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.10

Korean Literature Shines as Han Kang Documentary Wins Top Prize at Houston International Film Festival: A documentary delving into the life and literary world of Han Kang, the globally acclaimed author who made history as the first As ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.10

Frieze New York Opens, K-Art's Presence on the Rise: At the international art fair Frieze New York, which opened in New York City, a significant number of works by Korean artists were ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.09

Mokpo Melodies Resonate: 'Music Play' Festival Set to Amplify City's Sonic Identity: Mokpo, a vibrant port city nestled in South Jeolla Province, is poised to transform into a dynamic hub of musical celebration with ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.09

Siheung Civic Chorale Embarks on a Global Melodic Expedition with 'A Different Musical Journey': Siheung, South Korea – The Siheung Civic Chorale is poised to transport audiences on a captivating sonic voyage with its upc ...; Desk 2025.05.08

Siheung 'Mulwang Art Festival' Opens: A Citizen-Participatory Art Festival Held: Siheung City (Mayor Lim Byeong-taek) announced that the 32nd Mulwang Art Festival will be held from May 9th to 11th under the them ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.08

Municipal Blunder in Netherlands Leads to Accidental Disposal of Andy Warhol Portrait: A regrettable incident in the Netherlands has brought the often-delicate world of art preservation into sharp focus, as authoritie ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.05.08

Namhae's German Village Gears Up for '2025 Maifest,' Blending Bavarian Spring Tradition with Korean Coastal Charm: NAMHAE COUNTY, South Korea – Nestled along the picturesque southern coast of South Korea, Namhae County is preparing to host ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.08

Bucheon Cultural Foundation Successfully Holds May Cultural Festival 'Bunker's Day' for the Whole Family: The Bucheon Cultural Foundation is successfully hosting 'Bunker's Day,' a festival offering a variety of programs for the whole fa ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.06

Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary of New Venue with Special Performance: The Four Seasons of the Haegeum Meet Piazzolla's Four Seasons, Embracing Infinity The Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.06

Bonghwa County Seeks Modern-Day "Yi Mong-ryong," Hosts the 1st National Yi Mong-ryong Selection Contest: Bonghwa County, North Gyeongsang Province, announced on the 5th that it is recruiting participants for the "1st National Yi Mong-r ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.05

Gyeongsangbuk-do Province Gears Up for the ‘2025 International AI & Metaverse Video Festival’ with 100 Million KRW Prize Pool: Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, a region in South Korea increasingly positioning itself at the forefront of technological innovation, h ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.05.05

Seocheon Foundation Launches Initiative to Cultivate Local Literary Talent Through Publication Support: The Seocheon Culture & Tourism Foundation, committed to fostering the artistic and cultural landscape of the region, has annou ...; Desk 2025.05.05

100-Year-Old Orchestral Maestro, the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, is Coming: In Europe's small but strong nation of Switzerland, there are two world-class orchestras: the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich (TOZ) ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.05

Greenville Symphony to Present "Beethoven and Brazil" Concert: A Harmonious Blend of Pastoral Melodies and Vibrant Urban Rhythms: The Greenville Symphony Orchestra is set to host a unique concert experience titled "Beethoven and Brazil" on May 10th and 11th at ...; Desk 2025.05.05

Portobelo Ablaze in Crimson: A Panamanian Dance of Liberation Against Oppression: Nestled between the turquoise embrace of the Caribbean Sea and the emerald depths of the tropical rainforest, the quaint Panamania ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.05

Coronel Bogado: A City Where the Aroma of Chipa and the Breath of History Coexist: Nestled in the Itapúa Department of southern Paraguay, Coronel Bogado is more than just a provincial town; it has earned na ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.04

HYBE Launches Mexican Band Audition Program… Full-Scale Aim to Capture the Latin American Market: Global entertainment company HYBE is set to fully target the Latin American market by launching a large-scale band audition progra ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.04

Sofia Pak Triumphs at Moscow's Victory Waltz, Eyes Blackpool Glory: Moscow, Russia – Sofia Pak, a rising star in the world of competitive ballroom dancing, has clinched first place in the adul ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.04

Chungnam Province Empowers Youth in Planning the ‘2025 Peak Time Festival’: CHEONAN, SOUTH KOREA – Chungcheongnam-do Province is taking a proactive approach to youth engagement by entrusting young ind ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.03