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Miky Lee Honored with Asian Hall of Fame’s Centennial Medal for Pioneering Global K-Culture

LOS ANGELES — CJ Group Vice Chairwoman Miky Lee was honored with the prestigious Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement at the 2026 Asian Hall of Fame gala, held in Los Angeles on November 5.
The Harsh Reality of K-Pop: Why Small Agency Idols Struggle to Survive Beyond Three Years

While South Korea's K-pop wave continues to conquer global charts, a recent academic study highlights a stark disparity in the industry: nearly nine out of ten idol groups originate from small and

K-Pop Giants Unite: Joint Venture Formed to Organize Mega-Festival 'Phenomenon'

SEOUL — South Korea’s entertainment powerhouses—HYBE, SM Entertainment, JYP Entertainment, and YG Entertainment—have officially teamed up to establish a dedicated corporate ent

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National Museum of Korea Rises to World's No. 3, Surpassing British Museum and The Met: SEOUL — In a historic milestone for South Korea's cultural landscape, the National Museum of Korea (NMK) has ascended to the ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.04.02

Korean Cultural Center in Russia to Host Gayageum and Geomungo Performance: (C) Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Russia is moving to promote traditional culture ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.26

The Zenith of ‘K-Strawberries’: A Sweet Innovation Unfolds in Nonsan… The 28th Nonsan Strawberry Festival Opens: A feast of strawberries, the herald of spring, begins its grand opening in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province. The city of Nonsan ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.03.26

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