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He Came for APEC. He Left with a Crown

He Came for APEC. He Left with a Crown

By Jason Yim Published October 29, 2025 10:35 AM

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When Pop Idols Enter the Canon: What G-Dragon’s Cultural Merit Says About Korea’s Honors System: Maria Kim October 26, 2025; At the Korea Popular Culture & Arts Awards held on October 23, 2025, G-Dragon became the youngest recipient of the Okgwan Orde ...

“Seopyeonje; The Original” Revives a National Tragedy in Song — and Memory: Kelly.K October 17, 2025; A dim blue light descends over the stage. A father, trembling in torment, pulls a small vial from his sleeve. With a grim calmness ...

National Museum of Korea Tops 5 Million Visitors for the First Time in Its History: Kelly.K October 16, 2025; SEOUL — The National Museum of Korea has welcomed over 5 million visitors this year, marking the first time the figure has s ...

K-Museum Goods Go Global: MU:DS Surges to Record Sales and Expands Overseas: Kelly.K October 14, 2025; SEOUL — MU:DS, the official cultural product brand of the National Museum of Korea, is poised to record its highest-ever ann ...

Why Hangul Is Regarded as the World’s Most Scientific Alphabet: Jason Yim October 4, 2025; SEOUL — On October 9 each year, South Korea pauses to celebrate Hangul Day, commemorating the invention of its national writ ...

From Times Square to Paris: Park Bogum Promotes Korea’s Hanbok Worldwide: Kelly.K October 4, 2025; NEW YORK — On October 6, Korean actor Park Bogum lit up some of the world’s most iconic cityscapes as part of a global ...

Stolen Buddhist Masterpieces Return Home After 27 Years: A Story of Loss, Memory, and Repatriation: Kelly.K September 26, 2025; Two Buddhist paintings that vanished from a temple in Daegu nearly three decades ago have finally returned to Korea. Their journey ...

Echoes of Emille: Korea’s Ancient Bell Rings After 22 Years, Carrying a Nation’s Voice: Jason Yim September 24, 2025; As autumn rain cleared over Seorabeol, the ancient name of Gyeongju, a deep and resonant tone rippled through the night air. On th ...

Festival Shiwol Returns to Transform Busan into a Cultural Playground: Kelly.K September 16, 2025; As autumn settles over Korea’s southern port city, Festival Shiwol is set to turn Busan into a vibrant stage for creativity ...

Is Busan International Film Festival Asia’s Premier Film Event?: Joy September 16, 2025; Busan / When autumn breezes replace the summer heat in Korea’s coastal city of Busan, cinephiles from across the globe conve ...

Why Is Korean Culture Sweeping the World? Beyond K-Pop to Contemporary Art: Maria Kim September 10, 2025; It is no longer surprising to hear that Korean culture has gone global. K-pop fills stadiums from Berlin to Buenos Aires, and Kore ...

Joseon-Inspired Wine Stopper Wins 2025 Korea Tourism Souvenir Contest: Sharon Jung August 27, 2025; A wine stopper inspired by the royal throne of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1910) has been named the grand prize winner of the 2 ...

MMCA to Host Nationwide Exhibitions for 2025 Korea Art Festival: Maria Kim August 25, 2025; The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) announced Wednesday that it will stage exhibitions and special programs across all four of its branches—Seoul, Gwach ...

2.1 Million Government-Backed Discount Vouchers for Performances and Exhibitions Available Friday: Kelly.K August 10, 2025; Starting Friday, arts lovers in Korea can snag steep discounts on musicals, plays, art fairs and more, with 2.1 million government ...

How Korea’s Museums Defend Cultural Heritage Against Summer’s Harsh Climate: Jason Yim July 24, 2025; Summer in Korea brings more than just monsoon rains, typhoons, and oppressive heat — it brings a silent, persistent threat t ...

Historic Korean Shrine Returns Home After Nearly a Century Behind Japanese Buddha: Kelly.K July 24, 2025; PAJU, Gyeonggi — A traditional Korean wooden building, hidden behind a massive Japanese Buddha statue for nearly a century, ...

Ulsan’s Petroglyphs Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site: Kelly.K July 18, 2025; ULSAN, South Korea — The petroglyphs along the Bangucheon Stream in Ulsan, home to some of East Asia’s earliest depict ...

Seoul’s Historic Hwangudan Gate Reopens to Public After 112 Years: Jason Yim July 2, 2025; SEOUL — For the first time in 112 years, the main gate of Hwangudan — a former imperial altar in the heart of Seoul &m ...

Joseon-Era Royal Shrine Returns to Korea After 100 Years: Jason Yim June 25, 2025; A royal shrine from the Joseon Dynasty has come back to Korea after almost 100 years. The shrine is called Gwanwoldang, and it was ...

Celebrated Pianist Lim Yunchan Releases "June: Barcarolle" Ahead of New Album "Tchaikovsky: The Seasons": Kang In sig June 20, 2025; Decca Classics has announced the release of celebrated pianist Lim Yunchan's recording of "June: Barcarolle" on major streaming pl ...

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