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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 chains have announced a doubling of their monthly discount events. Star

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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 Specialized Reporter 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 Specialized Reporter 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 Intern Reporter 2026.02.24

Gongju's Roasted Chestnut Festival Goes Global: 340,000 Visitors and $170,000 in U.S. Sales: (C) WorldPress.com GONGJU, South Korea — While many winter festivals focus on the "thrill of the chill" through ice fishi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.15

War Memorial Association Launches Youth Education Program Idea Contest: SEOUL – The War Memorial Association of Korea, led by Chairman Baek Seung-joo, announced on the 13th that it will host a pub ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.13

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