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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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The Overseas Koreans Agency has officially confirmed Incheon Metropolitan City as the host for the 2026 World Korean Business Convention and has delivered the convention's symbol, the 'Hansanggi' (Korean Merchant Flag), signaling the start of prepara: The Overseas Koreans Agency (Administrator Lee Sang-deok) announced that it officially delivered the 'Hansanggi' to Incheon Metrop ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.23

Overseas Koreans in U.S. Show Strong Turnout for 2025 General Election; High Voting Barriers Remain a Challenge: Across the United States, approximately 50,000 overseas Korean voters are taking precious steps to participate in the overseas vot ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.22

BTS Jin Illuminates Empire State Building in NYC for Solo Album Release: New York City, USA – The iconic Empire State Building, a towering symbol of New York, was illuminated on May 21st in a vibra ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.21

Lee Sang-deok, Administrator of Overseas Koreans Agency, Visits German Essen Korean Miners Memorial Hall: Lee Sang-deok, Administrator of the Overseas Koreans Agency, visited Essen and Berlin, Germany, for two days from May 17, holding ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.21

Overseas Koreans Media Association Hosts Policy Forum, Gauging Direction of Next Government Policies: The ‘Overseas Koreans Policy Forum’ hosted by the World Korean Journalists Association (WKJA, Chairman Kim Myung-gon) ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.20

Discover the Healing Charms of Mokpo: Where Azure Seas Meet Romantic Cityscapes: Nestled on the southwestern tip of South Korea's Jeollanam-do province, the port city of Mokpo has long been celebrated for its ab ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.20

Jaeun Island in Sinan to Revitalize Tourism with "Peanut Land" Project, Aiming to Reclaim 40-Year Legacy: Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea – May 20, 2025 – Jaeun Island (자은도), a picturesque island in Sinan County, is emb ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.20

National Research Institute of Maritime Heritage Unearths Silent History: A Dedication to Underwater Cultural Heritage: Mokpo, South Korea – In the cultural district of Gatbawi in Mokpo, Jeollanam-do province, where the gentle murmur of waves ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.20

BABYMONSTER Ignites Asia Tour with Electrifying BLACKPINK Cover Debut in Singapore: Singapore – Rising K-pop sensation BABYMONSTER has successfully kicked off their highly anticipated inaugural Asia tour, '2 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.19

Lee Sang-deok, Head of the Overseas Koreans Agency, Holds First Overseas Meeting with Korean Adoptees in France: Lee Sang-deok, Head of the Overseas Koreans Agency, visited Paris, France from the 15th to the 16th to hold the first overseas mee ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.19

Southeast U.S. Polling Stations Confirmed for 21st Presidential Election, Encouraging Overseas Korean Participation: The Consulate General of Atlanta has announced the locations and operational periods for overseas polling stations in the southeas ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.05.15

Korean American Association of Greater New York Forms 39th Executive Body: Kyung-hwa Kim Appointed Senior Vice President: Half of the Executive Body, Including Executives and Special Committees, Comprised of 1.5 and 2nd Generation Korean Americans Pres ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.08

Mainz Korean Society Fosters Unity and Honors Elders at Vibrant Spring Gathering: Mainz, Germany – The Korean community in Mainz came together in a heartwarming display of unity and cultural celebration on ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.08

K-Fashion and K-Food Surge in Japan, Riding the Crest of Korean Cultural Wave: Tokyo, Japan – The vibrant streets of Tokyo, particularly the trendy hubs of Shibuya and Harajuku, are witnessing a notable ...; Desk 2025.05.07

Korean Expertise Breathes New Life into Angkor's Majestic Elephant Terrace, Unveiling Khmer Empire's Grandeur: The iconic Elephant Terrace within Cambodia's sprawling Angkor Archaeological Park is undergoing a remarkable transformation, than ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.05

The Sweet Legacy of Korea: Unveiling the Artistry of Jeonggwa and Hangwa: For centuries, the Korean peninsula has yielded a rich tapestry of traditional foods, each telling a story of the land and its peo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.30

Overseas Koreans Agency Attends "Night of Exchange" with the Federation of Korean Chinese Associations: Lee Ki-seong, Director-General of Overseas Korean Policy at the Overseas Koreans Agency (Commissioner Lee Sang-deok), attended the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.28

J-Hope's First Solo Concert in Singapore a Resounding Success... Delivering a Stage of 'Passion' Beyond 'Hope': J-Hope (Jung Ho-seok), a member of the global sensation group BTS that transcends South Korea and has created a worldwide sensatio ...; Desk 2025.04.27

The Overseas Koreans Agency Holds a Workshop in the US for Teachers, Students, and Parents of Korean Language Schools: For the first time, a capacity-building workshop for not only Korean language school teachers but also students and parents was he ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.24

Actor Park Bo-gum to Showcase the Elegance of Hanbok to the World - Participation in the 2025 Hanbok Wave Project: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yu In-chon, MCST) has announced its collaboration with the Korea Craft & ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.23

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