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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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Jinhae Gunhangje Festival to Bloom with New Attractions and Focus on Youth, Art, and Foreign Tourists: Changwon, South Korea – The Jinhae Gunhangje Festival, a hallmark spring celebration in Korea renowned for its breathtaking ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.02.11

TXT Strikes Gold Again: Two More RIAA Certifications for K-Pop Sensation: LOS ANGELES – K-pop boy group Tomorrow X Together (TXT) continues its impressive streak, earning two new gold certifications ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.02.11

"Mickey 17" Stars Steven Yeun, Mark Ruffalo, and Naomi Ackie to Visit Korea: SEOUL – Excitement is building for Bong Joon-ho's highly anticipated film, "Mickey 17," as its lead cast, Steven Yeun, Mark ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.02.11

K-Pop's Newest Rising Stars: 82MAJOR Defy Agency Odds: K-pop group 82MAJOR is making waves, proving that success isn't solely reserved for idols from major agencies. This group, hailing ...; Desk 2025.02.11

Renowned Korean Traditional Dancers and Singers to Gather for Special Performance: Seoul, South Korea – Some of the most celebrated figures in Korean traditional arts will come together for the "2025 Han Eum ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.31

Korean Rice Cakes Conquer the Globe: Seoul, Korea – Korean rice cakes, or tteok, have seen a meteoric rise in global popularity, with exports reaching an all-tim ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.30

Blackpink's "Shut Down" Music Video Surpasses 700 Million Views on YouTube: SEOUL, South Korea – Blackpink's music video for their hit song "Shut Down" has reached a new milestone, surpassing 700 mill ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.29

K-Fashion and Beauty Brands Gain Traction in Japan: Tokyo, Japan – Korean fashion and beauty brands are experiencing a surge in popularity in Japan, driven by the increasing in ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.28

Lee Hyori Unveils Starry Night Mattress Photoshoot with Slow Bed: Slow Bed, a mattress brand under the Persis Group, has released a stunning photoshoot featuring their brand model, Lee Hyori, for ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.22

Blackpink's Rosé Falls Short of Claiming Top Spot on UK Official Singles Chart: London, UK – K-pop sensation Rosé, a member of the global girl group Blackpink, has narrowly missed out on securing t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.18

ODD YOUTH Kicks Off 2025 with Busy Promotions: Seoul, South Korea – Rookie girl group ODD YOUTH is starting off 2025 with a busy schedule. The group will be making consec ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.16

Korean Diaspora Agency Invites 441 Next-Generation Koreans from 31 Countries to Experience Their Roots: The Korean Diaspora Agency has extended an invitation to 441 next-generation Koreans from 31 countries worldwide to visit Korea an ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.15

BTS's 'Dynamite' Becomes First K-pop Song to Hit 2 Billion Streams on Spotify: Seoul, South Korea – BTS, the global sensation, has reached another significant milestone. Their hit single, "Dynamite," has ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.14

LE SSERAFIM's "CRAZY" Continues to Climb Global Charts: Source Music, the agency behind the K-pop group LE SSERAFIM, announced on January 11th that the group's hit track "CRAZY" is conti ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.12

BTS Members Continue to Dominate Global Charts: BTS members continue to solidify their global dominance as Jimin's solo album, "MUSE," continues to climb international charts. A ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.12

SM Entertainment Unveils New Slogan for 30th Anniversary: Seoul, South Korea – SM Entertainment, a leading South Korean entertainment company, has unveiled its new slogan, "THE CULTU ...; Desk 2025.01.10

SRT Unveils Top 10 Must-Visit Destinations in Korea for 2024: Seoul, South Korea – The SRT, South Korea's high-speed rail service, in collaboration with Hankyung Travel, has announced th ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.10

Hyundai Motor Group Wins Multiple Awards at 2025 Women's World Car of the Year: Seoul, South Korea – Hyundai Motor Group announced today that its Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia EV3 have been named winners in th ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.09

K-water to Lead the Global Water Market with Advanced Water Technologies at CES 2025: HANOI – K-water will be leading the global market with innovative water management technologies that offer solutions to the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.08

Sejong City Mayor Unveils Vision to Become a Global Hangeul Hub: Sejong City, South Korea – Sejong City Mayor Choi Min-ho has announced an ambitious plan to transform the city into a global ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.08