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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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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 histori ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.03.22

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 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.20

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 2 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.15

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 (Chai ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.03.11

President Lee Celebrates Milestone for ‘The Man Living with the King,’ Pledges to Bolster Cultural Pride: SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung extended his heartfelt congratulations on Saturday to the creators and cast of the historica ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.08

29CM’s '29HOME WEEK' Shatters Records: Home & Interior Sales Triple in 10 Days: SEOUL – 29CM, the curated lifestyle platform, announced on March 6 that its flagship annual home category promotion, '29HOME ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.07

Hyundai Livart Hosts '2026 Dream Workshop Art Challenge' for Children: Hyundai Livart, a leading premium furniture and lifestyle brand in South Korea, announced on March 6th that it is officially openi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.07

‘The Man Who Lives with the King’ Surpasses 10 Million Viewers, Reviving the Korean Film Market: SEOUL — In a historic moment for the South Korean film industry, the historical drama The Man Who Lives with the King (direc ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.03.07

‘The Man Who Lives with the King’ Nears 10 Million Admissions: The Power of ‘Wholesome’ Family Entertainment: SEOUL — Director Jang Hang-jun’s latest period drama, The Man Who Lives with the King, is on the verge of joining the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.05

‘Culture Day’ Expanded to Every Wednesday; New Policy Set to Begin Next Month: SEOUL — The South Korean government has officially moved to expand its flagship "Culture Day" program from once a month to e ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.03.03

Gwanghwamun to Freeze for BTS: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Museums to Close for Historic Comeback: SEOUL — In an unprecedented move, Seoul’s historic heart is preparing to come to a standstill for the return of the gl ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.01

SLL Dominates Global Charts: 'Lady Dua' Hits No. 1 on Netflix as 'The Man Who Lives with the King' Shatters Box Office Records: SLL (Studio Looking Glass), the content production powerhouse under JoongAng Group, is currently cementing its status as a global ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.01

Park Chan-wook Appointed as First Korean Jury President for the 79th Cannes Film Festival: (C) GEO News SEOUL — In a historic milestone for Korean cinema, legendary filmmaker Park Chan-wook has been appointed as ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.26

Miryang Paints the Town Rainbow as Indian "Holi Hai" Returns After Three-Year Hiatus: (C) KPI News MIRYANG, South Korea — In the heart of Gyeongsangnam-do, the quiet, scenic city of Miryang is preparing for a ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.02.24

From Sillim-dong to London: Korean Musical 'The Last Man' to Make West End Debut with a Universal Tale of Isolation: (C) Theatre Weekly SEOUL – In an era where social isolation has become a silent global pandemic, a gritty, intimate Korea ...; Shin Yeju 2026.02.24

Gongju's Roasted Chestnut Festival Goes Global: 340,000 Visitors and $170,000 in U.S. Sales: (C) WorldPress.com GONGJU, South Korea — While many winter festivals focus on the "thrill of the chill" through ice fishi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.15

War Memorial Association Launches Youth Education Program Idea Contest: SEOUL – The War Memorial Association of Korea, led by Chairman Baek Seung-joo, announced on the 13th that it will host a pub ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.13

[Exhibition] A Rhapsody of Life Harvested from Ruins… Park Chan-eung’s Invitational Exhibition: 'A Dream of Spring': At the intersection where the traces of human destruction meet the eternal vitality of Mother Nature, a grand exhibition opens to ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.11

Seoul to Host Landmark 'Modest Fashion Festival 2026': A Fusion of K-Style and Global Halal Trends: SEOUL — As South Korea continues to solidify its position as a global cultural powerhouse, a new frontier in the fashion ind ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.02.09

Park Wan-suh’s Literary Sanctuary Reborn at Seoul National University: SEOUL – The scent of earth and the quiet scratch of a pen once felt in a private garden in Guri have found a new, permanent ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.02.09