A century after ancestors’ sacrifice, descendants become South Korean citizens
A total of 27 descendants of 14 independence activists -- 14 from Russia, 11 from China, one from Kazakhstan and one from Cuba -- became Korean nationals upon receiving…
Park Ga-young
K-pop industry raked in $900 million from overseas last year, data shows
Compared to the previous year, K-pop's overseas sales increased by 34.3 percent, or 315.9 billion won.
With youthful story, musical ‘Your Lie in April’ draws younger audiences
The story written by Naoshi Arakawa delves into themes of trauma, healing, and the power of music. The Korean version, produced by Seoul-based EMK Musical Company, features K-pop…
Brand expert Kim Cheon-soo on elevating Korean culture in NY
The 'hardware,' the building on 22 E 32nd St, New York, next to the Koreatown, did not come easily. The building was completed 14 years after the Culture Ministry decided to…
Met Orchestra to showcase its strength in first Korea tour
The resident orchestra of the Metropolitan Opera in New York, founded in 1883, the same year the Metropolitan Opera House opened, is s currently under the direction of Yannick…
Korean pop culture icons spotlighted at ComplexCon’s Asia debut
In a collaboration between Blackpink and TM/KK, referring to Takashi Murakami, a Japanese contemporary artist, and Kaikai Kiki, Murakami's art production and management company,…
Controversy over Cheong Wa Dae use resurfaces
Lee Byung-hoon, a lawmaker of the opposition party, criticised the government, alleging that it has failed to fulfil its promise as the presidential office continues to use the…
Munich Philharmonic to offer seven all-Beethoven concerts with top Korean musicians
The tour will see all-Beethoven programs in Daegu, Daejeon, Gyeonggi Province’s Gwangju and Seoul from Nov 24 to Dec. 1.
K-dramas and movies through Japanese eyes
Former reporter Aya Narikawa, who has watched more than 1,000 Korean films so far, wrote her book based on many actual requests and questions about Korean culture that were raised…
New force in South Korean entertainment industry: Middle-aged women
With more time and money to spare, new fans in their 50s, 60s and above take the lead with active engagement.