International

South Korea Opens Royal Palaces and Joseon Tombs Free for Lunar New Year


Royal palaces and Joseon-era royal tombs across South Korea are offering free admission during the Lunar New Year holiday, allowing visitors to explore centuries-old heritage sites and participate in traditional celebrations.

Did You Know?

Did You Know? In South Korea, Love Has 12 Official Dates a Year


Did you know that in South Korea, the 14th of every single month is linked to love, romance or even being proudly single? What starts with Valentineโ€™s Day in February unfolds into a 12-month social calendar that keeps relationships โ€” and independence โ€” in constant conversation.

International

South Korea, China to Discuss Lifting Decade-Long Ban on K-Pop and K-Dramas


South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has confirmed that Seoul and Beijing will begin working-level consultations on Chinaโ€™s long-standing unofficial restrictions on Korean cultural content, marking a possible thaw in cultural relations between the two nations.

Special Occasion

Itโ€™s 11.11: Singlesโ€™ Day 2025


November 11 isnโ€™t just another date โ€” itโ€™s a global celebration of self, love, and shopping. From Chinaโ€™s Singlesโ€™ Day to South Koreaโ€™s Pepero Day, the world turns its attention to 11.11, a day that unites culture, connection, and commerce in creative ways.

International

G-Dragon Makes History as Youngest Recipient of South Koreaโ€™s Prestigious Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit


BIGBANG leader and global icon G-Dragon has officially been awarded the Okgwan Order of Cultural Merit, making him the youngest honoree in history. The recognition celebrates his groundbreaking influence on K-pop and his pivotal role in spreading the Korean Wave (Hallyu) across the world.