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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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Busan Launches 2025 Public Design Competition to Reimagine Urban Spaces: The Busan Metropolitan City Government has officially announced its 2025 Public Design Competition, inviting citizens and design e ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.19

Pyeongtaek City Launches Monthly Street Culture Festival to Revitalize Shinpyeong District: Pyeongtaek City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, has announced the launch of a vibrant new initiative aimed at revitalizing the Sh ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.19

DMZ Museum in Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province to Host Special Exhibition "Looking at the DMZ" Featuring Photographer Park Jong-woo's Donated Works: The DMZ Museum (Director Kim Gyu-sik) in Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, South Korea, has announced the upcoming special ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.19

Anyang City Joins Gyeonggi Province in Offering Vital "Opportunity Income" to Local Artists: ANYANG, GYEONGGI PROVINCE – In a significant move to recognize the intrinsic social value of artistic endeavors and bolster ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.04.19

Gimpo Transforms Industrial Chimney into Landmark Art Installation, Pioneering Cultural Urban Renewal: Gimpo, South Korea – In a groundbreaking initiative that marks a national first, the city of Gimpo has ingeniously repurpose ...; Desk 2025.04.19

Hong Sang-soo's Latest Film Premieres to Enthusiastic Audience at Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival: BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – Acclaimed South Korean auteur Hong Sang-soo's newest film, 〈그 자연이 네게 뭐라고 하니/Did the Grass Say Anyt ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.18

Atlanta Gears Up for the 49th Annual Film Festival, Showcasing Independent Cinema and Local Talent: Atlanta, GA – Film enthusiasts in Atlanta and beyond are eagerly anticipating the return of the Atlanta Film Festival, one o ...; Desk 2025.04.18

Cheonan Cultural Foundation Presents "The Aesthetics of Flow" Exhibition, Illuminating Time Through Long Exposure Photography: CHEONAN, SOUTH KOREA – The Cheonan Cultural Foundation is set to unveil a captivating exhibition titled "The Aesthetics of F ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.18

Cheonan Museum of Art Secures Over 100 Million KRW for Program Expansion: The Cheonan Culture Foundation (CEO Ahn Dong-soon) announced on April 17th that the Cheonan Museum of Art has been selected for go ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.18

Cheonan's UnivCity and Youth Maxxum Festivals Unite for June Extravaganza at New Venue: CHEONAN, SOUTH KOREA – The highly anticipated ‘2025 Cheonan UnivCity Festival,’ a vibrant celebration uniting th ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.18

Singaporean Dance Troupe to Stage Special Performance in Seoul… Celebrating 50 Years of Korea-Singapore Ties with 'Infinity Closer': The Singapore Embassy in Seoul has announced that Singaporean dancers will present an immersive and creative performance for Korea ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.17

A Pocket Watch of a Titanic Passenger to Be Auctioned in the UK, Capturing the Tragic Moment: A pocket watch found among the belongings of a second-class passenger on the Titanic, which sank in 1912 in one of history's worst ...; Desk 2025.04.17

Daejeon Gears Up for the 2025 Zero O'Clock Festival: Aiming for Global Prominence with Enhanced Content and Operations: Daejeon Metropolitan City has officially commenced preparations for the highly anticipated ‘2025 Daejeon 0 o'Clock Festival, ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.17

"Eoyeocha" Gijisi Juldarigi Festival: A Celebration of Tradition: Governor Kim Tae-heum Participates in Tug-of-War at the Festival on the 13th, Emphasizing, "Development Comes from Tradition and C ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.16

Daejeon City Dance Company Presents 'In-yeon - Family Photo II': A Dance Narrative of Love and Resistance in a Tumultuous Decade: The Daejeon City Dance Company is set to captivate audiences with its 77th regular performance, 'In-yeon (Ineffable Ties) - Family ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.16

Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center Presents Special Performance ‘Wind Blows’: The Daejeon Yeonjeong Korean Traditional Music Center (Daejeon Metropolitan Traditional Music Orchestra) will present a special co ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.16

Hwasun County to Host Grand Easter Celebration Featuring World-Renowned Violinist Jihae Park: Hwasun County (Governor Koo Bok-gyu), nestled in the scenic Jeollanam-do province, is poised to become a hub of spiritual reflecti ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.16

Daejeon Metropolitan Chorus to Stage Rare Performance of Bach's St John Passion Version II, Marking 300th Anniversary: The Daejeon Metropolitan Chorus is poised to present a significant and historically resonant performance of Johann Sebastian Bach' ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.16

The Korean Cultural Center in Argentina Introduces Director Hong Sang-soo's New Film at the Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival: The Korean Cultural Center in Argentina (Director Kim Mi-sook) successfully screened director Hong Sang-soo's latest film,; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.15

Gyeongnam Arts and Culture Center to Host the Passion of Argentine Tango: <Tango Argentina> Korean Tour Performance: The Gyeongnam Arts and Culture Center announced that it will host the Korean tour performance of , showcasing the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.15