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Sports Ministry urges KFA to discipline football leader after court ruling

The Sports Ministry said Thursday it once again urged the national football governing body to act on the ministry's demand to discipline the sport's top official, in light of a recent court ruling siding with the ministry.

2026-04-30

Art Busan returns for 15th edition on May 22

Art Busan, a major art fair in the southern city, returns for its 15th edition from May 22 to 24 at Bexco in Busan, with a VIP preview opening on May 21. Around 110 galleries from 18 countries will participate.

2026-04-28

Artist Hong Seung-hye opens first solo exhibition in three years, traces inspiration from 'organic geometry'

“On the Move,” the first solo exhibition of Korean artist Hong Seung-hye’s in three years, traces her career’s trajectory and brings together her most recent works, most of which are unconventional and prescribe to what she calls “organic geometry.”

2026-04-24

Mirae Asset Securities' Hong Kong unit obtains digital-asset retail license

Mirae Asset Securities’ Hong Kong unit has obtained a digital-asset retail license from Hong Kong’s Securities & Futures Commission, becoming the first Korean brokerage to do so, the company said on Wednesday.

2026-04-15

Director Na Hong-jin's upcoming film 'Hope' to be distributed by U.S. indie powerhouse NEON

Director Na Hong-jin's upcoming film “Hope” will be distributed in North America by the U.S. indie powerhouse distributor NEON, the movie’s co-producer, Plus M Entertainment, said on Monday.

2026-04-13

Director Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' invited to compete for Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Festival

Korean director Na Hong-jin's sci-fi film “Hope” has been invited to compete at this year's Cannes Film Festival, according to the festival's organizers on Thursday.

2026-04-09

Widow of late Samsung chief sells $2.1 billion in shares to settle inheritance taxes

Hong Ra-hee, the widow of late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee, has sold a stake in Samsung Electronics worth nearly 3.1 trillion won ($2.1 billion) to settle inheritance taxes on assets left by the late tycoon, industry sources said Thursday.

2026-04-09

Second time alarm? Hong’s pre-World Cup 'experiments' cast doubt on success in return as manager.

Korea returned battered and broken, its World Cup outlook even darker than before, from the hurricane that was its European trip, as coach Hong Myung-bo’s latest tinkering “experiments” did little to steady the ship.

2026-04-02

In 4-0 drubbing by Ivory Coast, Korea ran dry after hydration break while opponent flooded scoreboard

Korea’s 4-0 loss to Ivory Coast in a friendly on Saturday showed how the new hydration break system can turn a brief pause into a tactical turning point, but Korea national team manager Hong Myung-bo failed to make effective use of the stoppage.

2026-03-31

Christie’s eyes Korean artists, collectors ahead of first high-profile auction in Asia this year

Christie’s anticipates strong sales in Hong Kong, targeting Korean collectors and emphasizing contemporary art trends amid market uncertainty, especially with increased interest from millennials and Korean celebrities.

2026-03-26