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Federation of Korean Associations, USA Successfully Concludes Inauguration of 31st President… Jung-il Seo Officially Takes Office

On January 9 at 4:30 PM, the Federation of Korean Associations, USA (FKA USA)—the largest umbrella organization representing the Korean-American community—held a grand inauguration ceremon
BoA Parts Ways with SM Entertainment After 25 Years: "End of an Era"

(C) Tiền Phong SEOUL – BoA, the legendary "Queen of K-pop" and "Star of Asia," is officially leaving SM Entertainment after a historic 25-year journey. On January 12,

BLACKPINK’s Jennie Sweeps 4 Trophies, Including Grand Prize at the 40th Golden Disc Awards

(C) Youtube TAIPEI – The 40th Golden Disc Awards with Upbit took place on January 10 at the Taipei Dome, celebrating the pinnacle of Korean popular music from the past year. The night’s

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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

Rosé Breaks Records: "APT." Soars to No. 5 on Billboard Hot 100: Seoul, South Korea – BLACKPINK's Rosé continues to make history. Her collaborative single with Bruno Mars, "APT.," ha ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.07

NewJeans' 'OMG' Music Video Surpasses 300 Million Views on YouTube: Seoul, South Korea – NewJeans, the sensation-causing K-pop girl group, has achieved another significant milestone. The music ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.07

K-Beauty Soars: South Korea's Cosmetics Exports Hit Record High: South Korea's cosmetics industry has achieved a remarkable milestone, with exports surpassing $10 billion in 2024, marking a 20.6% ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.06

Grand Reception to Celebrate Korean American Day and Unveiling of Restored Turtle Ship: Los Angeles, CA – A grand reception is set to take place on January 13th at the Los Angeles Convention Center, hosted by May ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.01.03

Mackerel Braised in Soy Sauce: A Korean Comfort Food: Mackerel braised in soy sauce, or godeungeo jorim in Korean, is a beloved dish that has been warming the hearts and bellies of Kor ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.01