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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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Park Chan-wook Praises Han Kang's 'Human Acts,' Expresses Desire for Film Adaptation: Renowned South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook recently captivated audiences at the Seoul International Book Fair, articulating hi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.21

KBS Upholds Appearance Ban on Trot Singer Kim Ho-joong Following Finalized Prison Sentence: Seoul, South Korea – The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) has formally responded to a public petition from the fan club of t ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.06.21

Gyeongju Plain, Where Hwarang's Dreams Burned, Resounds with the Fragrance of: The '2025 Gyeongju International Music Festival,' hosted by Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and Gyeongju City, and organized by the Gyeo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.20

South Korean Government to Invest ₩51 Trillion Over Five Years to Boost Culture and Arts, Fulfilling President Lee Jae-myung's 'Five Major Cultural Powers' Pledge: SEJONG, South Korea – The South Korean government is set to embark on an ambitious initiative, pledging an unprecedented ₩51 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.19

Samcheok City to Host "Traditional Mountain Temple Forest Concert" at Cheoneunsa, Promising a Special Summer Night: SAMCHEOK, South Korea – Samcheok City is set to host a unique cultural event, the "Traditional Mountain Temple Forest Concer ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.18

Ulsan Philharmonic Orchestra's "APEC Music Festival" Invitation Performance for Successful Hosting of 2025 Gyeongju APEC Summit Concludes Successfully: On June 15, the Ulsan Philharmonic Orchestra was invited to perform at the "Music Festival" held at Hwarang Hall of Gyeongju Arts ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.16

Ulsan Philharmonic Orchestra Presents "Reflections of Life & Death": Ulsan, South Korea – The Ulsan Philharmonic Orchestra is set to present its 243rd Subscription Concert, "Reflections of Life ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.06.16

Free Classical Concert Series Commemorates 80th Anniversary of Korea's Liberation: Seoul, South Korea – The echoes of liberation will resonate once more in 2025, this time through the power of music. The Seo ...; Desk 2025.06.16

Paraguay's 'Pilsen Reciclarte 2025' Announces Grand Return: A Harmony of Music and Sustainability: Paraguay's most beloved music festival, 'Pilsen Reciclarte 2025', is set for a grand return on September 27th and 28th at the Jos& ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.06.11

'2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo' Draws Record-Breaking 356,000 Visitors Over Five Days: CHEONAN, South Korea – The '2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo,' held for five days from June 4th to 8th, attracted a total of 356, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.06.10

"Into K-Culture" Cheonan K-Culture Expo Opens: The "2025 Cheonan K-Culture Expo," the largest comprehensive cultural industry expo in Korea, has embarked on its five-day journey ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.07

Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center's 10th Anniversary Performance for its New Building: 'Night of Master Sanjo & As It Is': The Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center is preparing a special stage where the tradition and artistic depth of Korea ...; Desk 2025.06.07

2025 Hansarang Culture and Arts Association Leads Cultural Prosperity with 'Love Sharing Arts Festival': The '2025 Love Sharing Arts Festival,' hosted and organized by the Hansarang Culture and Arts Association (hereafter referred to a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.05

A Cultural Feast Connecting Samcheok and Seoul: Selected for the '2025 Inter-Regional Excellent Culture and Arts Exchange Cooperation Project': The Samcheok Tourism and Culture Foundation (Chairman Park Sang-soo) has been ultimately selected for the '2025 Inter-Regional Exc ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.06.02

National Changjak Opera 'Soul Mate' Successfully Concludes in Spain: The National Opera of Korea successfully staged the original Korean opera "Soul Mate" at the historic Teatro Monumental in Madrid, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.06.02

Three 3,500-Year-Old New Kingdom Tombs of High-Ranking Officials Discovered in Luxor, Egypt: A Glimpse into Ancient Egyptian Life: Luxor, Egypt - Three newly discovered tombs from the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom period, dating from 1550 to 1077 BC, have been u ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.06.02

2025 Gangneung Danoje Sintongdaegil Gilnori: Chodang-dong Selected as 'Village of the Year': The Gangneung Danoje Committee announced on the 30th that Chodang-dong has been selected as the 'Village of the Year' for the 2025 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.31

2025 Siheung Breaking Battle: A Fierce Showdown of World-Class B-Boys Anticipated: On Sunday, June 8th, at 5:00 PM, the area around Eun-gye Lake Park in Siheung City is set to ignite with the passion of the world' ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.31

Anseong Namsadang Baudeogi Festival to Recruit Street Parade Teams! A Fantastic Encounter of Fairy Tales and Tradition Anticipated: Anseong City is ramping up the festive atmosphere by recruiting teams for the "Street Parade," the highlight of the Anseong Namsad ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.31

The Pyeongtaek Cultural Foundation is expanding access to art and laying the groundwork for a city art museum by making its local art assets available online.: The Pyeongtaek Cultural Foundation is significantly expanding cultural and artistic opportunities for Pyeongtaek citizens and cont ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2025.05.31