South Korea Culture & Creative Industries

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

Sweating and Weight Loss in Summer Heat May Signal Thyroid Disease

Sweating, palpitations, and weight loss in summer may signal hyperthyroidism, not just heat. Korea University Anam Hospital explains symptoms, causes, and treatment....

Published 2026.08.04. 19:25:55 |

Antonio Méndez Wants to Perform in Korea Every Year, Share Spanish Classical Charm

Spanish conductor Antonio Méndez performs Spanish classical music with the Korean National Symphony Orchestra on the 7th, collaborating with violinist...

Published 2026.08.04. 18:29:01 |

'Spider-Man 4' Tops 4 Million Viewers in One Week

"Spider-Man 4" surpassed 4 million viewers in one week, the fastest pace of any 2024 release, and could become the year's second film and the series' ...

Published 2026.08.04. 18:26:44 |

Kangwon Land Q2 Operating Profit Falls 26% to 43.2 Billion Won, Misses Estimates

Kangwon Land's Q2 operating profit fell 26.2% to 43.2 billion won, missing analyst estimates by 11%, while net profit surged 60% to 100.3 billion won ...

Published 2026.08.04. 18:25:31 |

Bukwang Signs Exclusive Thailand Export Deal for Diabetes Drug Dexid

Bukwang Pharmaceutical signed an exclusive export deal with Pacific Healthcare for its diabetes complication drug Dexid in Thailand, expanding into th...

Published 2026.08.04. 18:10:28 |

Gyeongju Over Kyoto, Sokcho Over Da Nang: 'Dupe Cities' Rise

Korea's regional cities are rising as "dupe" travel destinations, with Gyeongju replacing Kyoto and Sokcho standing in for Da Nang, as foreign visitor...

Published 2026.08.04. 17:46:49 |

Hangil Great Books Passes 200 Volumes; Publisher Urges Return to Paper Reading Amid AI

Hangilsa's classic humanities series "Hangil Great Books" has passed 200 volumes with 1 million copies printed over 30 years, as CEO Kim Eon-ho urges ...

Published 2026.08.04. 17:33:46 |

Amid 40-Degree Heat Wave, Jeongseon Cave Draws Crowds at 14 Degrees

Hwaam Cave in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, maintains an average 14 degrees Celsius year-round, drawing crowds as a "natural summer retreat" amid a rec...

Published 2026.08.04. 15:42:57 |

K-Pop Success a Needle's Eye: Only 19 of 1,182 Groups Went Million-Seller in 30 Years

A study of 1,182 K-pop idol groups since H.O.T. in 1996 finds only 19 became million-sellers, with average survival of 4.12 years and just 8 groups to...

Published 2026.08.04. 14:45:12 |

Record Heat Worsens Nutrition as 1 in 3 Koreans Face Imbalance

A 2024 Korean government survey found about 1 in 3 Koreans face nutritional imbalance, worsened by summer heat, mineral loss through sweat and chronic...

Published 2026.08.04. 13:14:21 |

Mounjaro Cuts Weight and Fatty Liver, but Fat Tissue Scars Remain

A study by Soonchunhyang University found Mounjaro's tirzepatide improves fatty liver and cuts weight over 20% in obese mice, but fails to reverse fat...

Published 2026.08.04. 11:02:51 |

Three Temple Toilets Set to Become National Folklore Heritage

Korea Heritage Service announced advance notice to designate three temple toilets—Seonamsa, Bodeoksa, and Haeinsa Gukilam—as National Folklore Cultura...

Published 2026.08.04. 10:39:31 |

When to Replace Your Frying Pan: Damage, Not Age, Is the Real Warning Sign

Experts say cookware should be replaced based on damage, not age. Learn the warning signs — exposed metal under peeling coating, warped bottoms, and c...

Published 2026.08.04. 10:23:19 |

Doctor Explains How to Fight Chronic Inflammation That Clogs Arteries

A Korean doctor explains how to manage chronic inflammation that hardens arteries through intermittent fasting and an anti-inflammatory diet, includin...

Published 2026.08.04. 08:41:24 |

'Odyssey' Film Sparks 600% Surge in Related Book Sales

Sales of books related to Christopher Nolan's film "Odyssey" surged 595.5% in July ahead of its Korean release, with buyers in their 40s leading purch...

Published 2026.08.04. 07:00:05 |

Sumi Jo Becomes First Asian to Win Maria Callas Special Award

Soprano Sumi Jo has become the first Asian artist to win the Maria Callas Special Award, honored in Verona, Italy, for her contributions to opera and ...

Published 2026.08.03. 23:45:39 |

Japan and China Dominate Korea's Chuseok Overseas Travel

Japan (32.8%) and China (25.4%) dominate Korea's Chuseok overseas travel bookings as short holidays and high exchange rates push travelers toward near...

Published 2026.08.03. 22:52:40 |

'Gugak Idol' Kim Jun-su Returns as Frenzied Salome

'Gugak idol' Kim Jun-su returns as Salome in the changgeuk reinterpretation of Oscar Wilde's play, double-cast with Choi Ye-rim, touring Korea from th...

Published 2026.08.03. 17:52:24 |

Nolan Touts Cinema's Power: "Join Odysseus on His Journey"

Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon and Charlize Theron visited Korea to promote "The Odyssey," which has grossed over $900 million worldwide. The IMAX-shot...

Published 2026.08.03. 17:51:51 |

Breaking Summer's Quiet Season, Seoul Turns Classical

Seoul defies the summer off-season with major classical festivals, including the Seoul Arts Center International Music Festival, Lotte's Classic Revol...

Published 2026.08.03. 17:51:08 |