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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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Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association to Host 2025 Math and Physics Competition: The Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) will hold the "2025 Math and Physics Competition" nationwide on th ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.16

SFP&SV Korean Chamber of Commerce Holds Economic Roundtable with Consul General Jung Young-ho: On March 14th, at 4:30 PM, the SFP&SV Korean Chamber of Commerce (President Seung-deok Jung) held a roundtable discussion with ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.16

Songpa Macheon Youth Center, overseas English camp to Ireland, UK, ‘2025 I Map You’ first-come-first-served recruitment: Songpa Macheon Youth Center announced on the 14th that it has begun recruiting participants for the ‘2025 I MAP U Summer Vac ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.14

BOYNEXTDOOR Secures 'Best 3 New Artist' at Japan Gold Disc Grand Award, Solidifying Rising Stardom: BOYNEXTDOOR, the dynamic K-pop group consisting of Seongho, Riu, Myeongjaehyeon, Taesan, Ihan, and Unhak, has achieved a significa ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.13

ILLIT Sweeps Japan Gold Disc Awards, Solidifying Global Stardom: TOKYO, JAPAN – ILLIT(Yoon-a, Min-ju, Mo-ka, Won-hee, I-ro-ha), the rising K-pop sensation, has made a historic impact at the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.13

106th Anniversary March 1st Independence Movement Commemoration Held in São Paulo's Koreatown: The event commemorating the 106th anniversary of the March 1st Independence Movement was held starting at 10:30 AM on March 1st at ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.12

Overseas Korean Invitational Scholarship Program: The Overseas Koreans Agency annually runs the "Overseas Korean Invitational Scholarship Program," which selects and provides schol ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.09

One Hundred Reverses Boycott of KBS Recordings, Demands Explanation for Xiumin's Exclusion: One Hundred, the entertainment agency, has announced it will retract its boycott of KBS program recordings, which included its art ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.08

Hwangsan Park in Yangsan Emerges as a Nationally Popular Tourist Destination: Hwangsan Park in Yangsan, which attracts over a million visitors annually, is once again gaining prominence as a nationwide travel ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.07

LEGOLAND Korea Resort to Host Epic 'LEGO Festival': LEGOLAND Korea Resort has announced it will host the 'LEGO Festival' for six weeks starting in May, simultaneously with seven othe ...; Desk 2025.03.07

Gangwon-do Unveils Spring Travel Hotspots for 'Visit Gangwon Year 2025-2026': Gangwon-do, South Korea – In anticipation of the 'Visit Gangwon Year 2025-2026', Gangwon-do has revealed its top travel dest ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.07

'Elegy Queen' Lee Mi-ja Announces Farewell Performance, Hinting at Retirement After 66-Year Career: Lee Mi-ja, the legendary South Korean singer known as the "Elegy Queen," has signaled her impending retirement after a remarkable ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.06

Lisa of Blackpink Makes History with Dazzling Performance at 97th Academy Awards: Los Angeles, CA – Lisa, a member of the global sensation K-pop group Blackpink, has etched her name in history as the first ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.03.03

President Lee Dong-seop of Kukkiwon Accelerates Taekwondo Globalization, Inviting Former President Trump: In an interview with the Seoul Economic Daily on the 28th, President Lee Dong-seop of Kukkiwon revealed his aspirations for the gl ...; Desk 2025.03.01

Shin Young-sook Announces Retirement from Musical 'Empress Myeongseong' After 30th Anniversary Performance: Shin Young-sook, the actress playing the titular role of Empress Myeongseong in the musical 'Empress Myeongseong,' which celebrate ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.01

Squid Game Season 2 Boosts Overseas Sales of Related Products: The second season of Netflix's most popular series, "Squid Game," has led to a surge in overseas sales prices for related products ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.01

Japanese Woman Booked for Sexually Harassing BTS's Jin at Fan Event: A 50-year-old Japanese woman, identified as Ms. A, has been booked by the Seoul Songpa Police on charges of sexual harassment for ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.27

G-Dragon's 'Scant' Style Sparks Layered Fashion Trend: G-Dragon's latest music video has ignited a fashion frenzy with his 'scant' coordination, layering a skirt over pants. This bold s ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.27

Jecheon to Host "2025 Red Odeng Festival" to Showcase Local Cuisine: Jecheon City will hold the "2025 Jecheon Red Odeng Festival" from February 28th to March 3rd at the Jecheon Station Plaza. The fes ...; Desk 2025.02.26

Gyeonggi-do: Discover 30 Hidden Gems in Korea's Vibrant Heart: Gyeonggi-do, the province surrounding South Korea's capital, Seoul, is a treasure trove of cultural, historical, and natural wonde ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.22

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