Busan's Festival Shiwol back and better than ever this September

Drones, K-pop, a cycling race and a flurry of film stars are set to rizz up the coastal city of Busan this September as the Festival Shiwol returns for its second and expanded edition.

2025-06-24

Foreigners try to find their personal color at 2025 Korea Beauty Festival

Foreigners at the 2025 Korea Beauty Festival, held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in central Seoul, experience finding their personal color on June 19.

2025-06-20

Major gov't-hosted Hallyu festival to kick off this week

Fans of Korean cultural content and global industry leaders will gather in Seoul this week for a large-scale, government-hosted festival celebrating the Korean Wave, or Hallyu.

2025-06-17

Seoul Queer Culture Festival sees record participation

A record number of organisations, including a Korean government agency, participated in the Seoul Queer Culture Festival on Saturday, signaling a potential shift in official perceptions toward the country's long-neglected LGBTQ minority.

2025-06-16

BIFAN to kick off 11-day genre film fest next month

The Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) will start next month, featuring nearly 220 genre films during its 11-day event, highlighting a diverse array of cinematic storytelling.

2025-06-10

G-Dragon headlines Head in the Clouds music festival

G-Dragon headlined the Head in the Clouds Los Angeles festival, performing in the United States for the first time in eight years.

2025-06-02

Run, ride and resist the urge to quit in Seoul’s triathlon

The city of Seoul hosted its "MY PACE Hangang Triathlon Festival" over the weekend, welcoming participants of all athletic ability — or complete lack thereof — to complete the run, bike ride and swim at their own pace.

2025-06-01

Security guard electrocuted at Hanyang Erica Campus festival in Ansan

A security guard received an electric shock during a festival at Hanyang University Erica Campus in Ansan, Gyeonggi, on Wednesday, with performances canceled after the incident.

2025-05-29

Savoring the past: Gangneung hosts Tea Culture Festival honoring a millennium of tradition

Participants dressed in hanbok, Korea’s traditional clothing, experience Korean tea at the 2025 Tea Culture Festival held at Ojuk Hanok Village in Gangneung on May 25.

2025-05-25

Daegu to dish out chicken, beer and beats at this year’s Chimac Festival

Daegu will host its annual Chimac Festival from July 2 to 6 at Duryu Park, featuring chicken, beer, themed zones and "water concerts" as the city aims to expand the event’s global reach.