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‘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 prestigious "10 Million Club." Despite some initial skepti
‘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 every Wednesday, aiming to make cultural participation a st

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 global pop icons, BTS. The Royal Palaces and Tombs Center announced on F

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K-Pop Demon Hunters OST Places 5 Tracks in the 2025 UK Year-End Singles Chart... Rosé's "APT." Takes 5th: (C) NBC News Five tracks from the OST of the Netflix K-pop animated film K-Pop Demon Hunters, which became a global phenomenon la ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.03

Chung Myung-whun and KBS Symphony Orchestra Deliver a Message of Humanity in the Heart of Seoul: (C) Bachtrack SEOUL — As the year 2025 drew to a close, a familiar yet profoundly moving masterpiece resonated through the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.01

Breaking Boundaries and Opening Paths for Solidarity... The 4th AoA International Awards Concludes Successfully: The "2025 4th AoA International Awards" and the "K-ars Opera Society Corporate Establishment Founders' Meeting," which marked the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.30

Mariah Carey Shatters Billboard Records: A Century of Weeks at Number One: (C) TVC Entertainment NEW YORK — As the winter frost settles and the holiday spirit takes hold of the global music chart ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.12.24

S. Korea’s AI Landscape: 3 in 4 Citizens Now Using AI as Google’s Gemini Chases ChatGPT’s Lead: (C) TechCrunch SEOUL — South Korea has firmly entered the era of ubiquitous artificial intelligence, with three out of four ...; Desk 2025.12.21

Public Supports Tripling Royal Palace Entry Fees After 20-Year Freeze: (C) The Seoul Guide SEOUL — For the first time in two decades, South Korea is moving toward a significant hike in admission ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.12.18

10th Cheonan World Christmas Festival Opens, Runs Until Dec. 25: (C) WINTERFRIEND The curtain has risen on the '10th Cheonan World Christmas Festival,' which officially opened on December 13th, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.15

End-of-Year Concert Extravaganza: Jo Sumi, Geum Nan-sae, and Danny Koo Headline Diverse Lineup: (C) Pixabay SEOUL - A diverse array of performances is set to captivate audiences this month, marking a spectacular finale to the ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2025.12.15

Concert Halls Struggle to Silence 'Phone Nuisance' Amidst Growing Concerns Over Performance Etiquette: (C) Student Edge Seoul, Korea – A recent performance by world-renowned pianist Yunchan Lim has once again highlighted the p ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.11

K-Pop Takes the Global Stage: 'KPop Demon Hunters' Director Maggie Kang Honored with Prestigious Cultural Medal: (C) Variety SEOUL, South Korea – In a dazzling recognition of South Korea's surging influence on the global entertainment l ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.11

Park Chan-wook’s ‘No Choice’ and K-Pop Animation ‘KDH’ Shine at Golden Globe Nominations: (C) The Jakarta Post SEOUL/LOS ANGELES – South Korean cinema and content have once again asserted their presence on the glob ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.09

Gapyeong's Petit France and Italian Village Illuminate Winter with 'Starlight Festival': (C) Visit Korea GAPYEONG, South Korea — The integrated cultural theme park, Petit France & Italian Village, located i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.06

Grand Opening: Gwangju Museum's Ceramics Culture Center Offers Comprehensive Look at Ceramic History: (C) Gwangju National Museum GWANGJU, South Korea—The long-awaited Ceramics Culture Center at the Gwangju National Museum, ...; Desk 2025.12.06

Eurovision 2026 in Chaos: Israel's Participation Sparks Major Boycotts: BERLIN – The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, scheduled for May, faces a potential meltdown as several countries announce boyco ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.05

Park Ha-sun's 'Midas Touch' Strikes: Manager Wins Third Prize in Lottery After Star's Broadcast Appearance: SEOUL – Actress Park Ha-sun has become the talk of the town, earning the title of a lottery “Midas Touch” or &ld ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.01

Sejong Arts Festival "Sejong, Into the World of Hangeul" Opens December 1st: The 2025 Sejong Arts Festival, themed "Sejong, Into the World of Hangeul," is set to run from December 1st to 5th at Sejong City H ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.11.30

Daejeon Museum of Art Invites Applications for 'Next Code 2026' Young Artists Support Exhibition: The Daejeon Museum of Art (DMA), led by Director Yoon Euihyang, has announced an open call for artists to participate in its prest ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.11.30

'Zootopia 2' Breaks Records with $155M US Thanksgiving Debut, Second-Highest Ever: (C) Boxoffice Pro LOS ANGELES – Disney's highly anticipated sequel, 'Zootopia 2,' is poised for an unprecedented holiday r ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.11.30

Actor Jo Jung-suk Kicks Off First National Concert Tour in Busan: A Dream Realized: (C) SBS Star Busan, South Korea – South Korean actor and multi-talented entertainer Jo Jung-suk has successfully launched ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.25

Chagall Dominates Seoul Auction's 'Evening Sale': 'Bouquet de Fleurs' Hits $7 Million, Signaling Strong Market for Masterpieces: (C) Inspection SEOUL – The South Korean art market demonstrated its robust appetite for international masters as Marc Cha ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.11.25

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