President Lee Jae Myung emphasized inclusive growth and national unity as essential to Korea’s future in his New Year’s greeting on Friday, held at the state guesthouse of the Blue House.
Lotte Chairman Shin Dong-bin urged sweeping reforms and stronger execution in key business sectors during his New Year’s message on Friday.
Joel Jin Nwamadi, a 19-year-old rising star in track and field relay events, has been selected as one of the bell ringers for Seoul’s 2026 New Year’s Eve ceremony.
Girl group Le Sserafim is set to appear on ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” on Dec. 31, agency Source Music said Wednesday.
The government is urging the public to get vaccinated against influenza and Covid-19 before the Lunar New Year holiday, which begins on Jan. 25, citing a higher risk of infection due to large-scale travel and frequent gatherings.
The Korea JoongAng Daily compiles a list of spots to the first sunrise of the New Year.
A lady holds a dish of tuna sashimi and a girl holds a plate filled with chicken gangjeong which is a fried chicken marinated in a spicy and sweet sauce at E-mart’s Yonsan branch in central Seoul.
“12.12: The Day” surpassed 12 million ticket sales on the first day of the year, according to its distributor, Plus M Entertainment, on the same day.
President Yoon Suk Yeol also emphasized the importance of dismantling these interest group cartels that have exploited government subsidies and monopolized specific industries to ensure fair opportunities.
Korea welcomes 2024 with dazzling fireworks, drone shows, and iconic performances in Seoul, Busan, and Jeju Island for a bright, glittery New Year's celebration.
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