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From Goa to the World: Five Goan Students Selected to Represent India at FIRST Global Challenge 2026 in South Korea

Five talented students from Goa have earned the honour of representing India at the prestigious FIRST Global Challenge 2026 in South Korea after winning the Vikram Sarabhai Award for National Excellence at BYKM 2026. Their inspiring journey showcases how innovation, perseverance, and STEM education are placing Goa on the global robotics map.

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 Valentine’s Day in February unfolds into a 12-month social calendar that keeps relationships — and independence — 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 China’s long-standing unofficial restrictions on Korean cultural content, marking a possible thaw in cultural relations between the two nations.

Special Occasion

It’s 11.11: Singles’ Day 2025

November 11 isn’t just another date — it’s a global celebration of self, love, and shopping. From China’s Singles’ Day to South Korea’s Pepero Day, the world turns its attention to 11.11, a day that unites culture, connection, and commerce in creative ways.