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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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Nam Ki-hee's Abstract Canvas: A Visual Exploration of 'Muhayujihyang': Seoul, South Korea – Renowned South Korean artist, Nam Ki-hee, has unveiled her latest solo exhibition, "The Emptiness of Se ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.08

Gumi City Faces Backlash Over Lee Seung-hwan Concert Cancellation: Seoul, South Korea – The Korean Music Performance Industry Association (KMPA) has vehemently condemned the Gumi City governm ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.08

Seoul Youth Orchestra to Present "Green Harmony Concert Waltz" at Carnegie Hall: NEW YORK, NY – The Seoul Youth Orchestra will present its "Green Harmony Concert Waltz" at Carnegie Hall's Stern Auditorium ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.01.07

Geochang’s Geumwonsan Ice Festival to Kick Off on January 10th: Geochang County, South Korea – The 16th annual Geumwonsan Ice Festival, a premier winter event in Gyeongnam Province, is set ...; Desk 2025.01.07

The Yellow River Civilization: A Cradle of Chinese Civilization: The Yellow River, or Huang He, is often referred to as the "Mother River" of Chinese civilization. Its fertile floodplain provided ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.02

The Indus Valley Civilization: A Flourishing Ancient Culture: The Indus Valley Civilization, one of the world's earliest urban civilizations, flourished in the northwestern region of the India ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.02

Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilization: Mesopotamia, often referred to as the "Cradle of Civilization," was an ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, corres ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.02

The Enduring Legacy of Ancient Egypt: Ancient Egypt, a civilization that flourished along the Nile River for over 3,000 years, left an indelible mark on human history. ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.02

The Four Cradles of Civilization: Where Human History Began: The ancient world witnessed the rise of several great civilizations, but four stand out as the most influential and enduring: Meso ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.02

National Folk Music Center Unveils Renovated Space with Interactive Exhibits: The National Folk Music Center, under the leadership of Director Kim Jung-hyun, has recently completed a major renovation of its p ...; Desk 2025.01.01

Four Honored at 36th Jeollabuk-do Literary Awards: Jeonju, South Korea – The Jeollabuk-do Literary Association has announced the recipients of its prestigious 36th Jeollabuk-d ...; Desk 2025.01.01

Jeonju Filmmakers Win Big in "Shoot in Jeonju" Competition: Jeonju, South Korea – The "Shoot in Jeonju" competition, a prestigious event aimed at fostering cinematic talent in the city ...; Desk 2025.01.01

"Young Musician Raises Funds for Adopted Koreans with a Traditional Korean Instrument Concert": Seoul, South Korea – A young Korean musician, Seo Ye-hwa, has combined her passion for traditional Korean music with her com ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.31

Chungnam Cultural Tourism Foundation Releases Groundbreaking Roadmap for Disabled Aspiring Artists: The Chungnam Cultural Tourism Foundation (CCTF) announced the publication of its new book, "Roadmap for Disabled Aspiring Artists, ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.29

Bong Joon-ho's "Mickey 17" to Premiere Earlier Than Expected: Bong Joon-ho's highly anticipated sci-fi film, "Mickey 17," is set to hit theaters earlier than initially planned. Warner Bros. Ko ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.29

Hapcheon Museum Reopens with Expanded Collection and Interactive Exhibits: Hapcheon, South Korea – The Hapcheon Museum celebrated its 20th anniversary with a grand reopening on December 26, unveiling ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.28

Houaphanh Province to Recognize Pa Bum Sauce and Tai Daeng Singing as Cultural Heritage: Vientiane, Laos – Houaphanh Province will officially recognize Pa Bum sauce and Tai Daeng traditional singing as part of its ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.27

Hira Cultural District in Makkah Emerges as Winter Hub for Culture and Recreation: Makkah, Saudi Arabia – As winter approaches, the Hira Cultural District in Makkah has become a popular destination for both ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.27

Chungnam Province Strengthens Cultural Facilities through Workshop: ASAN - Chungnam Province held a workshop on the 26th to enhance the capabilities of its museums, art galleries, and literary museu ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

K-Pop Star and Fresh Faces to Headline New SBS Drama "Spring Quartet": Seoul, South Korea – SBS has announced that its upcoming drama, "Spring Quartet," will feature a fresh cast of up-and-coming ...; Desk 2024.12.26