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BTS Partners with the British Museum to Illuminate Korean Heritage Through 'Arirang' Gallery Trail

In an unprecedented marriage of contemporary pop-culture phenomena and ancient historical preservation, global icon BTS has teamed up with the British Museum—one of the world’s preeminent
Baek Geum-ja Wooriot to Host 'Musical Costume Fashion Gala Show' at DDP

Baek Geum-ja (C) Han Jiil The "Musical Costume Fashion Gala Show," specially curated by Baek Geum-ja Wooriot, will be held from July 30 to 31 at the Dongdaemun DDP Fashion Mall in Seou

4 Botanical Gardens in the Seoul Metropolitan Area for a Perfect Summer Escape

As the sweltering heat of summer begins, many are searching for the perfect weekend getaway. For those who want to find refreshment in cool, lush nature without traveling too far, here are four botani

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Preview & Sourcing in DDP 2026: HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.04.07

Movie Discounts Doubled: 'Culture Day' Now Every Wednesday: SEOUL – In a significant move to bolster the nation’s cultural landscape, South Korea’s major multiplex cinema c ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.04.02

National Museum of Korea Rises to World's No. 3, Surpassing British Museum and The Met: SEOUL — In a historic milestone for South Korea's cultural landscape, the National Museum of Korea (NMK) has ascended to the ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.04.02

Korean Cultural Center in Russia to Host Gayageum and Geomungo Performance: (C) Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in Russia is moving to promote traditional culture ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.26

The Zenith of ‘K-Strawberries’: A Sweet Innovation Unfolds in Nonsan… The 28th Nonsan Strawberry Festival Opens: A feast of strawberries, the herald of spring, begins its grand opening in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province. The city of Nonsan ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.03.26

Pearl Abyss’s 'Crimson Desert' Shatters Records with 2 Million Copies Sold on Day One: Crimson Desert, the highly anticipated open-world action-adventure title from Korean developer Pearl Abyss, has achieved a histori ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.03.22

S. Korea Issues First-Ever Disaster Alert for BTS Comeback Concert in Seoul: SEOUL — In an unprecedented move reflecting the massive scale of global fandom, the South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.20

Seoul Turns Purple: Retail and Tech Giants Gear Up for BTS’s Massive Gwanghwamun Comeback: SEOUL — With global pop icons BTS set to hold their highly anticipated comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square on March 2 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.15

The 6th France Hanbok Model Contest Held Successfully… Commemorating the 140th Anniversary of Korea-France Diplomatic Relations: (C) The Organizing Committee of the Korea Hanbok Model Contest The Organizing Committee of the Korea Hanbok Model Contest (Chai ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.03.11

President Lee Celebrates Milestone for ‘The Man Living with the King,’ Pledges to Bolster Cultural Pride: SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung extended his heartfelt congratulations on Saturday to the creators and cast of the historica ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.08

29CM’s '29HOME WEEK' Shatters Records: Home & Interior Sales Triple in 10 Days: SEOUL – 29CM, the curated lifestyle platform, announced on March 6 that its flagship annual home category promotion, '29HOME ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.07

Hyundai Livart Hosts '2026 Dream Workshop Art Challenge' for Children: Hyundai Livart, a leading premium furniture and lifestyle brand in South Korea, announced on March 6th that it is officially openi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.07

‘The Man Who Lives with the King’ Surpasses 10 Million Viewers, Reviving the Korean Film Market: SEOUL — In a historic moment for the South Korean film industry, the historical drama The Man Who Lives with the King (direc ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.03.07

‘The Man Who Lives with the King’ Nears 10 Million Admissions: The Power of ‘Wholesome’ Family Entertainment: SEOUL — Director Jang Hang-jun’s latest period drama, The Man Who Lives with the King, is on the verge of joining the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.05

‘Culture Day’ Expanded to Every Wednesday; New Policy Set to Begin Next Month: SEOUL — The South Korean government has officially moved to expand its flagship "Culture Day" program from once a month to e ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.03.03

Gwanghwamun to Freeze for BTS: Gyeongbokgung Palace and Museums to Close for Historic Comeback: SEOUL — In an unprecedented move, Seoul’s historic heart is preparing to come to a standstill for the return of the gl ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.01

SLL Dominates Global Charts: 'Lady Dua' Hits No. 1 on Netflix as 'The Man Who Lives with the King' Shatters Box Office Records: SLL (Studio Looking Glass), the content production powerhouse under JoongAng Group, is currently cementing its status as a global ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.01

Park Chan-wook Appointed as First Korean Jury President for the 79th Cannes Film Festival: (C) GEO News SEOUL — In a historic milestone for Korean cinema, legendary filmmaker Park Chan-wook has been appointed as ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.26

Miryang Paints the Town Rainbow as Indian "Holi Hai" Returns After Three-Year Hiatus: (C) KPI News MIRYANG, South Korea — In the heart of Gyeongsangnam-do, the quiet, scenic city of Miryang is preparing for a ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.02.24

From Sillim-dong to London: Korean Musical 'The Last Man' to Make West End Debut with a Universal Tale of Isolation: (C) Theatre Weekly SEOUL – In an era where social isolation has become a silent global pandemic, a gritty, intimate Korea ...; Shin Yeju 2026.02.24

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