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Star Historian Choi Tae-sung and 2NE1’s Sandara Park Appointed as Honorary Ambassadors for the Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA)

[SEOUL] The Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) has announced the appointment of beloved history educator Choi Tae-sung and iconic K-pop artist Sandara Park as its honorary ambassadors for 2026. The two pro
BTS Sets Mexico City Ablaze: 50,000 Fans Gather at National Palace Ahead of Sold-Out Stadium Tour

MEXICO CITY — In a historic moment that blurred the lines between a state visit and a global pop phenomenon, the members of BTS appeared on the balcony of the Palacio Nacional (National Palace)

"Singer of Filial Piety" Hyun Sook: "I Visit the Marginalized to Honor My Mother’s Memory"

SEOUL – As South Korea celebrates Family Month this May, one name resonates more deeply than others across the nation’s nursing homes and community centers: Hyun Sook. Known affectionately

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Comedian Lee Jin-ho Saved by Former Super Junior Member Kangin After Brain Hemorrhage: Recent reports have revealed that comedian Lee Jin-ho, who was rushed to the hospital following a sudden brain hemorrhage, owes hi ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.04.14

K-Beauty Dominates U.S. Market, Poised for Third Consecutive Year as Top Importer: (C) Oregon Live SEOUL — Amid a challenging global economic climate and softening consumer spending, South Korea’s c ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.04.08

"Koreanness = Resilience"... Academy Sweep ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Returns Home to Find Roots: (C) Youtube It is a true "triumphant return." Those who once endured a lonely and arduous "one-sided love" for their Korean roo ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.04.02

Netflix Declares BTS Comeback Live “ARIRANG” as the Year’s Biggest Global Event: SEOUL — Netflix is pulling out all the stops for what it anticipates will be the crowning jewel of its 2026 live broadcastin ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.20

BTS to Transform Seoul into Global Stage: 'ARIRANG' Comeback to Generate $900M Economic Impact: SEOUL — The countdown has begun for what is being hailed as the most significant cultural event of the decade. As BTS prepar ...; Shin Yeju 2026.03.19

BTS Live Streaming on Netflix Reignites "Network Free-Ride" Controversy in Korea: (C) Youtube SEOUL — As the global stage sets for Bangtan Sonyeondan’s (BTS) highly anticipated "ARIRANG" comeback c ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.17

Korean Cultural Center in Hungary Signs MOU with Korean Food Promotion Institute to Drive Global Expansion of Hansik: (C) Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism On March 11, 2026, the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Hungary (Director: Yoo Hye-r ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.13

Olive Young Global Mall: K-Beauty Evolution Sparks New "K-Lifestyle" Era: SEOUL – The global appetite for Korean culture is undergoing a significant transformation. No longer confined to the 10-step ...; Desk 2026.03.07

Song Kang-ho and Youn Yuh-jung to Star in Netflix’s ‘Beef’ Season 2: The world of prestige television is bracing for a monumental collision of East and West. Netflix has officially confirmed that Sou ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2026.03.07

Blackpink Hits "Absolute Zenith": Rolling Stone and Billboard Spotlight Global Icons' Resurgence: (C) Rolling Stone SEOUL — The global music industry is once again vibrating under the influence of Blackpink. Following t ...; Shin Yeju 2026.03.06

The Watershed Moment for K-Content: BTS and ‘Crimson Desert’ Set for Simultaneous Global Launch on March 20: SEOUL — The global entertainment landscape is bracing for a seismic shift as two of South Korea’s most formidable cult ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.03.01

"Real Estate Queen" Jun Ji-hyun Sweeps 3 Properties in Seongsu-dong for ₩46.8 Billion: (C) Lao Dong Newspaper SEOUL – Renowned actress Jun Ji-hyun (also known as Gianna Jun) has once again solidified her repu ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.01

Record-breaking Attendance… Korea House at the 2026 Milano Winter Olympics Concludes Successfully: (C) Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism The "Korea House," operated during the Milano-Cortina d'Ampezzo 2026 Winter Olympic ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.26

IVE Sheds "Princess" Persona for Darker Horizon with 2nd Full-Length Album 'REVIVE+': (C) KBS SEOUL — IVE, the trailblazing girl group of K-pop’s fourth generation, is officially closing the chapter on t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.24

BLACKPINK Becomes First Artist to Surpass 100 Million YouTube Subscribers, Receiving the ‘Red Diamond’ Award: BLACKPINK, the iconic K-pop girl group celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, has made history as the first artist worldwid ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.21

BTS Reunion Sets Stage for Historic Tourism Surge: Can Seoul Hit the 20 Million Mark?: The global spotlight is fixed on Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square. On March 21, the world’s most iconic pop group, BTS, will ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.15

BTS to Stream ‘ARIRANG’ World Tour Live in 3,500 Theaters Globally: (C) Big Hit Music SEOUL – Global icons BTS are set to bring their massive new world tour to the silver screen, allowing f ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.13

Heungsadan Explores Provisional Government Sites in China with Descendants of Independence Activists: (C) Descendants of independence activists visit the former office of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea to retrac ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.05

Korean Tradition Meets Global Acclaim: ‘One Dance’ Wins Historic Bessie Award: (C) Sejong Center for the Performing Arts SEOUL – In a historic moment for the South Korean performing arts, the Seoul Me ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.29

BTS Sells Out Mexico City Tour in 37 Minutes: 1.1 Million Fans Surge for the Global Icons: (C) AllKPOP MEXICO CITY — The global phenomenon of BTS has once again rewritten music history, proving that their influen ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.01.26

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