The number of paid TV subscribers in South Korea, including Internet Protocol TV (IPTV), cable TV, and satellite TV, continues to decline steadily. Analysts attribute this trend to the rising popularity of online streaming services (OTT), which is accelerating the so-called “cord-cutting” phenomenon
President Lee Jae-myung expressed deep condolences on the passing of veteran actor Lee Soon-jae, who died on November 25, paying tribute to the beloved figure of Korean performing arts.In a Facebook post titled “May the Great Star of Korean Arts and Culture, Teacher Lee Soon-jae, Rest in Peace,” Pre
Lotte Hotel & Resorts hosted a diplomatic lunch on November 21 at Signiel Seoul, inviting ambassadors from over 20 countries, including Canada, New Zealand, and Thailand, to celebrate “Kimchi Day,” the company announced on November 24.The event was organized to introduce the history and significance
World-renowned illusionist Lee Eun-gyeol is set to close out the year in Suwon with “Track,” a magic performance that distills his 29-year stage career into a single, immersive show. The production will run for three days, from December 25 to 27, at the Grand Theater of Gyeonggi Arts Center, offerin
Singer-songwriter Dept, beloved by listeners worldwide for his emotional and atmospheric sound, will hold solo concerts in Korea this December. The shows will serve as the finale of his global “Dream Age Tour,” which has traveled across major cities around the world, making the upcoming performances
South Korea marked the sixth annual Kimchi Day on November 21 with a celebratory event at the National Folk Museum of Korea in Seoul, highlighting the growing global recognition of the country’s signature fermented dish. Established in 2020 as the first legally designated food-related anniversary in
The “K-Book Festival 2025,” aimed at introducing the charm of Korean literature to Japanese readers, will be held on November 22–23 at the Publishing Club Building in Jimbocho, Tokyo. The Korea Foundation (KF) and the K-Book Promotion Association announced on November 21 that the festival will featu
South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) is joining forces with the International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) to bolster the protection of K-content copyrights. MCST, together with the Korea Copyright Protection Agency, will co-host the “2025 International Forum on Co
On October 30, the Mangystau Regional Philharmonic from Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region performed the “Kazakhstan – Sounds of the Great Steppe” concert at the Hanra Hall of Dragon City Hotel in Seoul.In his welcome remarks, Nurgali Arystanov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Korea, said, “Culture is the mo
The “Nurly Art Exhibition” will welcome visitors in Seoul’s Gangnam district from November 25 to 26. Held on the first and second basement floors of Art Space Y in Gangnam, the show draws attention as an independent exhibition featuring five emerging artists with a refined sensibility and strong exp
The Louvre Museum in Paris is once again at the center of a security controversy—just a month after a major breach exposed vulnerabilities during the royal jewelry theft on October 19.According to Le Figaro on November 15 (local time), two TikTok influencers from Belgium secretly installed their own
A multi-ministry Hallyu expo supporting exports of Korean cultural products and related industries will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a record scale.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on November 14 that it will host the 2025 K-Expo UAE in Dubai from November 15 to
The Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Korea hosted a launch ceremony on November 14 for the newly published volume “Oman and the Republic of Korea: Fifty Years of Diplomatic Relations,” celebrating five decades of enduring partnership and cooperation between the two nations.The event was held unde
A sweeping survey of Korean art history has unfolded in the heart of Washington, D.C., as the highly anticipated Lee Kun-hee Collection makes its international debut. After a week-long postponement caused by the U.S. federal government shutdown, the exhibition finally opened on December 15 at the Na
A presentation ceremony for the newly published Korean translation of six chapters of the Azerbaijani epic “Kitabi-Dada Gorgud” was held on November 12 at Seoul National University. The event was organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Korea with support from the Fund for Support t
Major international news outlets—including AFP, Reuters, and the BBC—turned their attention to South Korea’s highly demanding college entrance exam culture, highlighting everything from food taboos to nationwide schedule adjustments on the day of the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT).On Novembe
The Embassy of Sweden in Korea will host the Sweden-Korea Nobel Memorial Program Symposium 2025 on November 17 from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Centennial Memorial Samsung Hall of Korea University.The symposium aims to highlight the academic and humanitarian achievements of this year’s Nobel Prize laur
The Samsung Foundation of Culture is gaining recognition not only for its long-standing commitment to cultural philanthropy but also for expanding the boundaries of what corporate cultural responsibility can look like. After receiving the grand prize at the 26th Mecenat Awards, the foundation is fur
An investment showcase promoting Korean documentaries’ overseas expansion will be held in conjunction with the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam (IDFA), the world’s largest documentary film festival.The Korea Communications Commission (KCC), the Korea Communications Agency (KCA), and
South Korea has officially designated Seocheon Eupseong, a fortress built during the early Joseon Dynasty to defend against Japanese pirate incursions along the western coast, as a National Heritage Site. The Korea Heritage Service announced on the 11th that the fortress, located in Seocheon County,
