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Honoring a Legacy: Poet Oh Dong-chun Recognized for Lifelong Dedication to Hangul and Sijo Poetry

SEOUL — Renowned sijo poet and educator Oh Dong-chun has been named the recipient of the Social Contribution Award at the 24th Yonsei Literature Awards. Conferred by the Yonsei University Colleg
Bongeunsa Temple to Host 2026 Patriotic Buddhism Cultural Festa

Seoul, South Korea — Bongeunsa Temple, a thousand-year-old temple nestled in the heart of Seoul, is set to host the 2026 Patriotic Buddhism Cultural Festa from November 14 to 15. Organized by t

Gangwon Residence Hall Hosts 10th Annual Cultural Festival with Fairy Tale Theme

SEOUL — The Dobong branch of Gangwon Residence Hall recently brought residents together for a day of imagination and community bonding, hosting its milestone 10th annual cultural festival on Nov

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Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province to Host the 7th Endangered Flora and Fauna Festival: The Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Natural Environment Research Park has announced that it will host the 7th Endangered F ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.11

Final Lineup Unveiled for the 2026 Busan International Rock Festival: Setting the Stage for an Epic Event with 99 Teams: The 2026 Busan International Rock Festival, Korea’s longest-running international music festival, has officially announced i ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.10

Pohang Arts High School Students Showcase Artistic Vision and Creativity at Gyeongju Expo Grand Park Exhibition: GYEONGJU — A vibrant showcase of youthful imagination and artistic dedication is currently captivating visitors at the Gyeon ...; Yongwon Ko Senior Reporter 2026.09.09

From the Galapagos to Santorini: Capturing the Unique Charms of Global Islands at the 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo: YEOSU, South Korea — Across an expansive 180,000-square-meter main venue in the Dolsan Jinmo district, the 2026 Yeosu World ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.09

Bucheon City Names Saša Stanišić’s ‘Where You Come From’ Winner of the 6th Bucheon Diaspora Literary Award: Bucheon City has announced that Where You Come From (original German title: Herkunft, translated by Kwon Sang-hee, published by Eu ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.09

Vibrant Lebanese Heritage Graces Gyeongju for the 19th Arab Culture Festival: The historic city of Gyeongju is set to host a celebration of international cultural exchange as the 19th Arab Culture Festival ar ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.08

Novelist Chung Serang Wins the 4th Choi In-ho Youth Culture Award: The Choi In-ho Youth Culture Award Steering Committee announced on September 7 that acclaimed novelist Chung Serang has been selec ...; Desk 2026.09.08

Seoul Neighborhoods Buzz with Autumn Festivities: 10 Local Commercial Districts Host Two-Month Celebration: Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on September 8 that autumn festivals will be held across 10 local brand commercial distric ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.08

12th Gyeongbuk Dalbit Trot Concert to be held in Andong: A feast of trot under the moonlight unfolding at Andong Culture and Tourism Complex Free admission featuring 7 popular singer team ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.09.07

Fanfare for the World's First 'Island' Expo: Amazed by the Theme Pavilion, Captivated by the Opening Ceremony!: Abundant sights including the Theme Island and Treasure Island… A fall travel destination to enjoy island flavors and the n ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.07

"The Taste and Style of the World's Islands, the Five-Senses Charm of the Yeosu World Island Expo": Programs allowing visitors to experience the culture of the world's islands and Yeosu's gastronomy are unfolding on the open stage ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.07

Cheonan K-Culture Expo Draws 400,000 Visitors… K-Content and Experiential Content Drive Box-Office Success: The City of Cheonan announced on the 7th that an estimated 402,000 visitors attended the "2026 Cheonan K-Culture Expo," held at th ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.07

61-Day Grand Island Expedition Begins... 2026 Yeosu World Island Exhibition Opens on the 5th: The 2026 Yeosu World Island Exhibition Organizing Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Organizing Committee") will hold an o ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.05

'2026 Cheonan K-Culture Expo' Opens… Embarks on a 5-Day Hallyu Cultural Journey: (C) At the opening ceremony of the '2026 Cheonan K-Culture Expo' held at the Great Courtyard of the Independence Hall of Korea on ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.03

Emphasizing the 'Chungcheong One Team'... Leading tournament preparations based on rich administrative experience: The 2027 Chungcheong Universiade Organizing Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Organizing Committee") announced that it ha ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.02

Baekje's Largest Water Reservoir and Royal-Grade Fortress Wall Discovered at Jangmisan Fortress in Chungju: Excavations at Jangmisan Fortress in Chungju, North Chungcheong Province, have uncovered the largest Baekje water storage facility ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.09.02

Jeon Do-yeon and Park Hae-soo's Play The Cherry Orchard to Conclude 3-Year Journey in New York: The acclaimed stage production The Cherry Orchard, starring prominent South Korean actors Jeon Do-yeon and Park Hae-soo, is set to ...; Myung Sun Yim Correspondent 2026.09.02

Citizens Pre-view the Island Expo, Citizens-Invitation Preliminary Rehearsal Held: The 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo Organizing Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") held a preliminary rehearsal on ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.01

Gyeongbuk Culture & Tourism Organization: Wally is coming to Bomun Lake Resort on October 31st: Gyeongsangbuk-do Province, Gyeongju City, and the Gyeongbuk Culture & Tourism Organization (President Kim Nam-il, hereinafter ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.01

The 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo Gears Up: Lighting Up the True Value of Global Islands with 31 Countries: The 2026 Yeosu World Island Expo, running from September 5 to November 4, is drawing intense global attention as it unveils its gr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.08.28