National museum installs 'world's largest cylindrical CT scanner' The National Museum of Korea says its new scanner can inspect large wooden statues and furniture without damage, opening new possibilities for research and dating.
Traditional Korean singer joins Recording Academy as voting member Pansori singer Cho Su-hwang's selection gives the musician a voice in selecting Grammy Award winners marks a rare step for Korean traditional music onto the global industry stage. 2026.7.13
Hanwha Life claims MSI crown, first host country to fulfill the feat Hanwha Life Esports beat Bilibili Gaming 3-2 in Daejeon to win its first Mid-Season Invitational title and secure a 2026 Worlds berth. 2026.7.13
Unesco heritage session to tip hat to gat craftsmanship in Busan The creation of the traditional Korean hat, famously worn by the Saja Boys in "KPop Demon Hunters" (2025), is one of several hands-on programs. 2026.7.13
A big decision for a tiny panda: Everland invites people to name newest cub A naming contest will be held online for seven days starting on Monday, and applications can be submitted through Everland's official social media accounts. 2026.7.13
'Spirited Away,' 'Life of Pi,' other adaptations rewrite Korean theater's box office records The commercial success of large-scale productions based on globally popular intellectual properties (IPs), which typically have higher ticket prices, is changing the perception of theater as an 'inexpensive genre.' 2026.7.13
Art gallery head who scammed investors out of 100 billion won given 18-year sentence The defendant falsely promised investors that if they purchased artworks and entrusted them to the gallery, the pieces would then be exhibited or rented to companies. 2026.7.12
Puccini's 'Turandot' returns to Seoul, a century after its premiere A century after its premiere, Puccini’s final opera comes to Seoul Arts Center with a production framed around hope, peace and an end to violence. 2026.7.10
G-Dragon's JusPeace Foundation launches World Heritage preservation campaign Ahead of the Unesco World Heritage Committee session in Busan, the star is urging online pledges and donations to help preserve World Heritage sites. 2026.7.10
Character Licensing Fair 2026 to showcase K-characters and industry collaborations The Seoul event opens Thursday at Coex, featuring major Korean characters, cross-industry partnerships and business matching with global buyers. 2026.7.10
Grandma's jade jewelry is back in vogue Boosted by BTS’s V and growing tourist demand, jade is shedding its old-fashioned image and surging among young Korean shoppers. 2026.7.10
