2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1261+ words) Seoul's competitiveness cannot be built on a single new cultural facility, a visitor headcount or a sporting event. The city's strength grows when residents enjoy culture, artists create, tourists linger and sport becomes part of daily life — and when all…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (256+ words) mbiz.heraldcorp.com Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon Attends Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026 Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon attended the Seoul International Fireworks Festival 2026 on Saturday evening at Yeouido Han River Park, celebrating the event as a showcase of the city's diverse…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (270+ words) Na Young-seok, the television producer credited with pioneering South Korea's experimental variety format through shows ranging from "1 Night 2 Days" to "Ppyong Ppyong Jigu Orakshil," a variety travel show, has been named tourism ambassador for Goseong-gun in Gangwon Province. Goseong-gun County…...

3+ week, 19+ hour ago   (626+ words) At Jirisan's "Hwayamong" program, novelist Jeong Ji-a speaks candidly about life and literature, family and history, neighbors and community Daehwaeomsa, the head temple of the 19th district of the Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism, held the second session of its summer…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (311+ words) Some of South Korea's most celebrated veteran comedians are coming together to bring laughter to Seoul residents. The 2026 Seoul Comedy Festival will be held Friday at 5 p.m. at the Mapo-gu Office auditorium in Seoul. Sponsored by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (670+ words) Mapo-gu came alive with laughter Friday as some of South Korea's most beloved veteran comedians shared the stage with local residents, creating a performance that bridged generations through humor and shared joy. The 2026 Seoul Comedy Festival drew about 500 attendees to…...

3+ week, 13+ hour ago   (220+ words) Actor Kim Soo-hyun has made his first official public appearance in about a year, signaling a return to public activities. Indonesian private broadcaster RCTI announced Kim's visit Sunday through its official social media accounts, writing: "Kim Soo-hyun is here. You…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (673+ words) With the traditional solar term of Cheoseo — marking the end of the hottest days — now past, the summer heat has eased and autumn is drawing near. Seoul's autonomous districts are moving quickly to launch their fall festival lineups, with a…...

4+ week, 23+ hour ago   (315+ words) Gyeongsan city in North Gyeongsang Province announced Sunday that it will hold the "2026 Gyeongsan City Short-Form Video Contest" to uncover the city's diverse appeal through the fresh perspectives of young creators and to boost public interest and engagement with the…...