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A still image from 'Once We Were Us' (2025) shows lead actors Mun Ka-young, left, and Koo Kyo-hwan.

Will the voluntary cap on actor fees actually help the local film industry?

Some industry insiders question whether the government initiative to introduce a voluntary pay cap for actors in midbudget movies will actually help revitalize the domestic film industry.

2026.7.17

Park Ji-sung to co-chair Sports Ministry's panel to reform Korean football

The innovation committee will address measures to overhaul the game in the wake of massive public anger over Korea's abysmal showing at the FIFA World Cup 2026.

2026.7.3

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Vietnamese couple arrested for operating illegal Korean webtoon sites

Korean and Vietnamese authorities worked together to shut down three sites that allegedly distributed 14,700 translated webtoons and caused billions of won in annual damages.

2026.6.12

A scene of a beauty booth installed at K-Expo in Toronto in 2025 [MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM]

Gov't ministries unite for massive K-Expo USA in Los Angeles

Jay Park on stage, hoe gimbap (raw fish rice roll) in hand and K-beauty on faces — Los Angeles is set to be swept up in a wave of Korean content and trend through early next week at “2026 K-Expo USA.”

2026.5.22

A poster for BTS's 'Arirang' livestreamed performance set for March 21 [NETFLIX]

Gov't offers incentives for reporting suspected ticket scalping ahead of BTS concerts, KBO season

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is encouraging the public to report suspected ticket scalping as part of a broader crackdown ahead of major events, including the BTS concerts and the opening of the KBO season later this month.

2026.3.12

People gather around a BTS fan at an internet cafe in Seoul on Jan. 22 as the individual tries to book a ticket for BTS’s first concerts in Korea in years as part of its world tour. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Culture Ministry takes legal action against BTS ticket scalpers

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has taken legal action against individuals found to have illegally resold BTS concert tickets, the ministry said on Wednesday.

2026.3.11

Korea plans large-scale K-pop festival by end of 2027

Korea is planning to hold a large-scale K-pop festival by the end of 2027 as part of efforts to more swiftly and broadly introduce Korean culture to a global audience.

2026.2.12

Actor Jun Jong-seo poses during a press preview for the film ″Project Y″ at the Lotte Cinema World Tower branch in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on Jan. 8. [NEWS1]

Actor Jun Jong-seo completes registration of independent label

Actor Jun Jong-seo has recently completed the official registration of her independent label, Summer, which her agency Andmarq said was established for content planning and production rather than talent management.

2026.2.10

Tourists in traditional Korean dress, or hanbok, are seen in front of Gyeongbok Palace in Jongno District, central Seoul on Nov. 16. [NEWS1]

Bigger 2026 budget for 'K-culture' and programs as gov't focuses on turning content into strategic industry

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’s budget for 2026 has been finalized at 7.86 trillion won ($5.36 billion), an 11.2 percent increase from this year’s budget, the ministry announced Wednesday.

2025.12.3

Choi Sin-gyu poses during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo at Choi Creative Lab’s office in Mok-dong, Yangcheon District, western Seoul, on Nov. 20. [KWEN HYEK-JAE]

'President of Toys' and K-pop label owner receives gov't culture honor

On Nov. 7, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism honored 69-year-old Choi Sin-gyu, CEO of Choi Creative Lab, who received the Hwagwan Order of Culture Merit.

2025.11.24