Browsing: Korea

Foreign students try out “pungmullori,” a traditional Korean art form that combines music, dance and acrobatics, during a club expo of Ajou University held on the school’s campus in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, Sept. 2. Yonhap

Sept. 10 (Yonhap) — The number of foreigners coming to study in South Korea surpassed 500,000 for the first time last year, a more than sixfold increase over four years, driven by the global popularity of Korean pop culture, government data showed Thursday

On September 9th at 11 a.m., K-Top Star and Stardom begin simultaneously…30 candidates for trot fandom will participate

Made in Korea 2 premieres on Disney+ on September 9, 2026 and resumes the rivalry between Baek Ki-tae, played by Hyun Bin, and Jang Geon-young, Jung Woo-sung’s character. The sequel moves the story forward by nine years and will have six episodes, released in pairs through September 23.

An interior rendering of the Global K-Zone at the Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles / Courtesy of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism

Disney+ historical drama “Made in Korea” (2025–) is back for a second season. The series’ characters are nine years older, and, according to the cast, harder, more experienced and more determined in their pursuit of power, money and revenge — some in the name of family, others at its expense.

Seeking to energize its performing arts scene and bridge a persistent regional cultural divide, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced a major ticket subsidy campaign Tuesday, releasing 220,000 performance vouchers valued at 10,000 won ($7.50) each.

South Korea, representing the Asia-Pacific region, will face Curaçao, representing the Curaçao region, in the quarterfinal round of the International Bracket of the Little League World Series at Volunteer Stadium in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. South Korea opened the Little League World Series four days ago with a 7-0 shutout win over Vancouver, from the Canada region.…

Due to the unprecedented popularity of K-pop, K-film and K-dramas, Korea is in the global spotlight these days. As a result, recent American television shows are reflecting this trend by frequently casting actors of Korean origin or showing the streets of Seoul to attract viewers’ attention.

A photo zone and pop-up store for the K-Brand Guardian Angel Campaign / Courtesy of Ministry of Intellectual Property