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  'Changwon SMTOWN' to Temporarily Open Some Facilities + Full Opening Expected to be around January 2022

  According to reports, SM Entertainment's cultural complex in Changwon City, called "Changwon SMTOWN," will have a pilot opening before it entirely opens to the public in January next year. #SMEntertainment #ChangwonSMTOWN #ChangwonCity #SMTOWN

  10.11.21 | 4:45AM EDT

• BTS and President Moon Jae-In Arrive in New York for the 76th United Nations General Assembly

  President Moon Jae-In, together with BTS, arrived in New York to attend the 76th United Nations General assembly. #BTS #GotARMYRightBehindYou #BTSRM #KimNamJun #BTSSuga #BTSJimin #BTSJHope #BTSV #BTSJungkook #BTSJin #UN #UNGA

  09.20.21 | 1:28AM EDT

• 'South Korea's Pride' BTS Proves Prominence by Receiving Diplomatic Passports, Special Certificates as Special Presidential Envoy

  Aside from receiving achievements in the K-Pop music industry, BTS also receives diplomatic passports, Special certificates as Special presidential envoy of South Korea. #SouthKorea #BTS #RM #Jungkook #V #Jin #Jimin #Suga #JHope

  09.14.21 | 3:48AM EDT
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  2021 MAMA Reportedly Taking Place in Korea in December

  According to an exclusive report, the 2021 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) has been confirmed to be held in Korea in December. #2021MAMA #2021MnetAsianMusicAwards #MnetAsianMusicAwards #MAMA

  09.07.21 | 6:12AM EDT

• Stray Kids 'NOEASY,' Jay B 'SOMO:FUME,' & More are the Best-Selling Albums in South Korea in the 4th Week of August

  According to the latest Gaon Retail Album Chart, Stray Kids' "NOEASY," GOT7 Jay B's "SOMO"FUME," and more gain the most sales in the fourth week of August! #StrayKids #StrayKidsNOEASY #GOT7JayB #JayBSOMOFUME #SOMOFUME #NOEASY #GaonRetailAlbumChart

  08.30.21 | 1:36AM EDT

• Female Idols Wearing Crop Tops Stirs Controversy in Korea

  A South Korean media outlet claims that female idols wearing crop tops have become a source of controversy in South Korea. Keep on reading for all the details.

  07.25.21 | 8:40PM EDT
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  TXT Becomes One of the Only Three K-pop Groups to Sell over 100,000 Units in Three Countries

  TXT is now the third K-pop group in history to sell more than 100,000 copies in three countries each. #TXT #TXTTheChaosChapterFREEZE #TXTAlbumSales

  07.22.21 | 4:55AM EDT

• BLACKPINK Lisa Considers Herself Korean at Heart — Here is the Evidence

  BLACKPINK member Lisa is the only member who is not ethnically Korean, but that does not make her any less Korean by heart! Here is the evidence that BLACKPINK's Thai member is just as Korean as her members!

  07.20.21 | 11:14PM EDT
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  Applications Now Open: So Ji Sub Official Japanese Fanclub Recruiting Members

  Korean superstar So Ji Sub has made waves across Asia as an actor and musician - and now his Japanese fans are taking action by recruiting for his official fan club.

  03.06.21 | 6:51AM EST
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  Enjoy the Korean Experience from Home with MCST's Virtual Tours

  The Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, together with the Tourism Development Institute, have launched their "K-tour Top 10" virtual excursions - allowing fans all over the world to enjoy and learn about Korea's tourist attractions.

  02.24.21 | 10:14PM EST
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  Korean Cultural Center PH Embarks on '2021 Kolorful Adventures'

  In celebration of its tenth anniversary, the Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCCPH) has launched its "2021 Kolorful Adventures" series.

  02.16.21 | 7:58PM EST

• YG Entertainment Unveils Which Countries Had the Most People Watching BLACKPINK's 'THE SHOW' Online Concert

  YG Entertainment released the list of countries with the most people who watched BLACKPINK's "THE SHOW." Check the rankings below to see if your country is included!

  02.03.21 | 11:43PM EST
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  Spotify Officially Launches in South Korea

  Spotify has officially launched in South Korea, officially providing the country with the widest catalog of music. Keep on reading to learn more.

  02.01.21 | 10:47PM EST
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  Mokkoji Korea Takes the Philippines as January Focus Country

  Mokkoji Korea, a global Korean cultural event, has chosen the Philippines to be its "Focus Country," dedicating the entire month for sharing culture between the two nations and a lineup of exclusive events for Hallyu fans in its Southeast Asian neighbor.

  01.13.21 | 6:07AM EST

• Five-Piece Boy Group A.C.E. Teases Upcoming 2021 Collaboration

  South Korean boy group A.C.E. opens up 2021 with a cryptic announcement, sending their fans around the world into anticipation and uproar.

  01.06.21 | 9:40PM EST

• 'Hospital Playlist' Star Jung Kyung-ho Teams Up with KCC to Tell Filipinos 'Kaya natin to!'

  While K-Dramas have offered comfort and escape in the challenging times of the global coronavirus pandemic, Jung Kyung-ho took the extra mile to give back to his Filipino fans and tell them "Kaya natin to!" (We can do it!).

  12.17.20 | 8:56AM EST

• 2020 Philippine Korean War Virtual Conference to Honor Filipino Veterans

  The Republic of Korea will be commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Korean War with a virtual conference and honor Filipino veterans who extended a helping hand in its time of need.

  12.08.20 | 9:43PM EST

• KCC’s K-Healing Campaign Highlights Stories of Frontliner Hope and Passion

  The Korean Cultural Center's (KCC) successful "Overcome Together" campaign managed to provide healing and inspiration to Filipino frontliners - and listen to their stories of hope and passion.

  12.08.20 | 5:31AM EST
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  South Korean Man Microwaves 1.8 Million KRW to Avoid Coronavirus, Ends Up Burning Half of It

  A man from South Korea, identified as Mr. Lee, microwaved an amount of 1.8 million won or about 1,500 US dollars banknotes. His sole purpose was to disinfect his cash to avoid spreading the pandemic in his household, but he ended up burning a huge sum of his money.

  03.12.20 | 3:51AM EDT

• Latest Developments On THAAD Missile Crisis Between China And South Korea

  The THAAD missile crisis between China and South Korea is still a very hot issue. Check out the details to learn about the latest developments.

  04.04.17 | 4:11AM EDT