South Korea Culture & Creative Industries

Coverage of South Korea's culture, content industry, and creative sectors, including film, music, and cultural policy.

Arirang Crosses 130 Years to Become K-Heritage

On May 8, 1896, The Washington Post ran a story titled "Howard's Seven Koreans: Leaving Home to Be Educated in America," introducing young men from Joseon. The article described how these students, st...

Published 2026.03.19. 18:08:31 | By Jeong Min-jeong, Culture Editor

BTS Returns: Seven Members Sail White Ship to World, Seoul Glows Red

A white sailing ship named "ARIRANG" glides across sparkling, sun-drenched waves. The camera then captures the seven BTS members from afar, dressed in...

Published 2026.03.19. 18:05:58 | By Yeon Seung

Art Breaks Down Walls as Viewers Become Part of the Work

"Let me tell you about something that happened on my way home when I was young." Someone approaches and speaks to a visitor sitting briefly in the mu...

Published 2026.03.19. 18:03:19 | By Lee Hye-jin, Senior Reporter

CHA Biotech Divests Non-Core Units to Focus on CGT, AI Healthcare

CHA Biotech Group is accelerating its business restructuring around three core areas—cell and gene therapy (CGT), AI, and healthcare—through a series ...

Published 2026.03.19. 17:56:35 | By Park Ji-soo

Ildong Pharmaceutical's Aronamin Tops Brand Power Rankings for 13th Consecutive Year

Ildong Pharmaceutical's active vitamin supplement brand Aronamin has maintained the top position in the multivitamin category of the Korea Brand Power...

Published 2026.03.19. 16:16:22 | By Lee Yeon-su

Korea Tourism Ministry Hosts Domestic Travel Fair to Boost Regional Tourism

The "Korea Travel Fair," showcasing domestic travel content in one place, opens in Magok, Seoul. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the ...

Published 2026.03.19. 16:01:56 | By Kim Sun-young

Korea Heritage Agency Chief Inspects Safety Ahead of BTS Concert

Korea Heritage Service Administrator Heo Min conducted final safety inspections at Gwanghwamun Gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace and Sungnyemun Gate on Mar...

Published 2026.03.19. 15:38:03 | By Choi Soo-moon, Senior Reporter

ABT Studio Company Makes Korea Debut with Rising Korean Ballet Stars

Three Korean dancers handpicked by American Ballet Theatre, one of the world's premier ballet companies, are coming to Korea. The Mapo Cultural Found...

Published 2026.03.19. 15:37:49 | By Lee Hye-jin, Senior Reporter

BTS Urges Fan Safety Ahead of Gwanghwamun Comeback Concert

K-pop group BTS expressed excitement about their upcoming reunion with fans on Sunday, two days before their comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Squar...

Published 2026.03.19. 15:27:10 | By Yeon Seung

National Museums Launch BTS-Themed Cultural Programs Ahead of Comeback

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Monday it will launch special programs linking BTS with various cultural fields at five national...

Published 2026.03.19. 14:53:11 | By Choi Soo-moon, Senior Reporter

Processed Meats Raise Cholesterol; Plant Proteins Offer Healthier Alternative

Cholesterol is essential for digestion, hormone production, and vitamin D synthesis, but excessively high levels can cause plaque buildup in arteries ...

Published 2026.03.19. 11:32:04 | By Hyun Soo-ah, AX Content Lab

Heritage Committee Calls SH Drilling "Serious Concern" for Public Agency Accountability

The Buried Heritage Subcommittee of the Korea Heritage Service's Cultural Heritage Committee issued a statement on March 19 regarding Seoul Housing & ...

Published 2026.03.19. 10:29:53 | By Choi Soo-moon, Senior Reporter

Healthy Gums May Reduce Digestive Cancer Risk, Study Shows

Healthy gums may help lower the risk of digestive cancers, according to a campaign launched by the Korean Academy of Periodontology and Dong-A Pharmac...

Published 2026.03.19. 10:07:54 | By Oh Seung-hyun

CHA Biotech Sells CHA Vaccine Stake in Portfolio Restructuring

CHA Bio Group is significantly reducing its stake in CHA Vaccine Institute as part of a portfolio restructuring focused on core businesses. CHA Biote...

Published 2026.03.19. 09:47:19 | By Park Ji-su

Mnet Plus Content Views Surge Sixfold as Platform Becomes Global K-Pop Hub

CJ ENM's Mnet Plus is expanding its presence as a global K-pop content platform, backed by strong support from Gen Z users worldwide. According to CJ...

Published 2026.03.19. 09:38:15 | By Yeon Seung

Cultural Market Grows, But Seoul Region Still Dominates

South Korea's cultural market continues to expand annually, yet the gap between the Seoul metropolitan area and other regions shows no signs of narrow...

Published 2026.03.19. 09:30:58 | By Choi Soo-moon, Senior Reporter

Jinju Silk Lanterns Light Up Berlin in European Debut

The Korean Cultural Center in Germany, under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced on March 19 that it will host the special exhibiti...

Published 2026.03.19. 09:22:12 | By Choi Soo-moon, Senior Reporter

BTS Unveils Cinematic Music Video Teaser Ahead of Album Release

BTS released the second teaser for their title track "SWIM" music video on March 19, one day before dropping their fifth studio album "ARIRANG." Acco...

Published 2026.03.19. 08:59:20 | By Yeon Seung

National Palace Museum Launches 'Digital Palace' Virtual Experience Platform

The National Palace Museum of Korea under the Korea Heritage Service announced on the 18th that it has rebranded its existing online museum as "Digita...

Published 2026.03.19. 07:44:58 | By Choi Soo-moon, Senior Reporter

South Korea Races to Develop Vaccine for Nipah Virus with 75% Fatality Rate

South Korea's National Institute of Health (NIH) is launching efforts to develop a vaccine and treatment for Nipah virus infection, which has a fatali...

Published 2026.03.19. 07:15:14 | By Hyun Su-ah