Category: Culture
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The Meeting of Gugak and K-Pop: Gumi Brand Webtoon ‘Rokju Street’ Unveiled
Gumi City will unveil its third brand webtoon, Rokju Street, on KakaoPage at 11:00 a.m. on the 24th. The story follows a rookie girl group leader who time-travels to the founding era of a women’s geuk troupe in 1948 and meets master Rokju Park, shaping her growth. The project consists of six episodes (720 panels)…
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World-Renowned Photographer Brings ‘Cats & Dogs’ Exhibition Back to Yeouido Underground Bunker
Yeouido’s underground bunker reopens as a cultural hub with a major art installation, following a year that featured ENHYPEN pop-up events.
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Yeouido Underground Bunker Hosts Yann Arthus-Bertrand Exhibition Cats and Dogs
Seoul will reopen the Yeouido Underground Bunker as an innovative cultural space, hosting photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand’s exhibition Cats and Dogs: The Great Civilization from November 21, 2025, through May 14, 2026. Arthus-Bertrand, best known for Earth from Above, presents new works focusing on the coexistence of humans and pets. The exhibition marks the bunker’s second…
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KOCCA Leads a Successful 2025 K-EXPO in the United Arab Emirates
All About K-Style: Convergence of Korean Content, Food, Beauty and Lifestyle
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Korean Cinema Icon Shin Seong-il Memorial Hall to Open on the 21st, with Um Aeng-ran and Lee Jung-jae in Attendance
Andre Kim Special Restoration Exhibition to be Unveiled at Opening
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UAE University Students Gift Arabic Translation of Yun Dong-ju to First Lady Kim Hye-kyung
Luncheon with local Korean culture clubs in Abu Dhabi highlights cross-cultural exchange and Korea’s cultural outreach.
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2025 Seoul Vibe: K-Pop Goes Classical at Gwangjang Market
On November 18, audiences gathered at the makeshift stage at Gwangjang Market in Jongno-gu, Seoul, as the Prime Philharmonic Orchestra performed during “2025 Seoul Vibe.” Seoul Vibe is a crossover festival that reimagines K-pop as classical music.
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Jennie and Karina Wore It Too: Why the ‘Kimjang Vest’ Has Captivated the MZ Generation
The flower-patterned padded vest, long dismissed as quaint, has resurfaced as a fashion item among younger generations. On November 18, data from Naver DataLab showed that searches for “Kimjang vest” and related keywords among people aged 19 to 34 hit a historic peak of 100 the previous day. Naver uses 100 as the benchmark to…
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The Power of Local Leaders in Gyeonggi: Mayor Donghwan Lee Drives Smart City Governance Toward the “Goyang Successful Era”
GoyangCon branding, global acts, and a hub for self-sustaining industry and culture
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Korean Premium: How Korea and Its People Are Gaining Global Recognition
Across travels abroad, the sense of Korea’s “Korean premium” has become more evident than ever. Korea is no longer defined by traditional industries alone. Global audiences are embracing Korean content—from BTS and Blackpink to Parasite and Squid Game—shaping tastes worldwide. Where hotels once welcomed only Samsung and LG logos, Korean culture now leads global consumer…