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National Assembly passes landmark Hallyu Act to foster Korean Wave growth

The National Assembly has passed the first legislation aimed at creating a foundation for the sustainable development of Hallyu (Korean Wave).

2024-09-27

Hallyu boosts South Korean power

And this interest in turn translates into greater opportunities for those of use whose attention and work relates to the country.

2024-09-24

From K-pop Hallyu to climate Hallyu

If the millions of fans of BTS voluntarily purchase green energy and carbon-free products, it could serve as a catalyst for a voluntary responsibility-sharing movement among global consumers.

2024-09-01

'Pavilion Family Day' invites visitors to experience Korean culture in Britain

The “Pavilion Family Day” event promoting Korean culture took place at the Serpentine Pavilion on Sunday, the Korean Cultural Centre U.K. said Monday.

2024-07-23

Gov't to open new department to promote all of Korean culture

The government will up the ante on overseas K-culture promotion with a new department that will widen the current focus on pop culture to all things K-culture, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Yu In-chon said Thursday.

2024-05-23

Actor Lee Min-ho ranks first among overseas fans for 11th year

Actor Lee Min-ho ranked as the most favored Korean actor for the 11th consecutive year, according to the 2024 Overseas Hallyu Survey report released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on Tuesday.

2024-04-03

Blitzers to hold first concert in India on April 12

Blitzers will hold its first concert in India on April 12, the band’s agency, Wuzo Entertainment, said Tuesday. Titled “Blitzers Live in Aizawl,” the concert will take place at the LPS Arena in Aizawl, Mizoram in northeast India.

2024-03-26

Government pushes Korean content to France as Paris Olympics approach

The Korea Creative Content Agency aims to export Korean content to European markets as the Paris 2024 Olympics approach. Kocca plans to establish 10 business centers in various countries and allocate around $51.9 million for content.

2023-12-19

Suzy to represent hanbok in New York's Times Square

Singer and actor Suzy will promote Korea's traditional dress, hanbok, in the middle of New York's Times Square.

2023-12-15

German boy band Elevator Boys creates video promoting travel to Korea

The Korea Tourism Organization created a K-tour promotion video with German boy band Elevator Boys, the organization said Wednesday. Elevator Boys is a boy band composed of five German entertainers who went viral on TikTok.

2023-12-13