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G-Dragon catches flak from Chinese fans over 'Lunar' New Year greeting

G-Dragon is facing backlash from some Chinese fans after he referenced the Lunar New Year instead of calling it the "Chinese New Year."

2026-03-02

'The King's Warden' dominates Lunar New Year holiday box office

The historical drama "The King's Warden" dominated the Lunar New Year box office, drawing more than 2.6 million viewers, data showed Thursday.

2026-02-19

Heavy traffic slows Seoul-bound highways on final day of Lunar New Year holiday

Heavy traffic slowed highways leading to Seoul on Wednesday afternoon as travelers returned home on the final day of the Lunar New Year holiday.

2026-02-18

Three teenage gold thieves arrested, charged in Incheon

Police arrested three teenagers who stole gold necklaces and bracelets worth about 10 million won ($6,900) from a jewelry store in Incheon during the Lunar New Year holiday, authorities said Tuesday.

2026-02-18

K-pop stars send Lunar New Year holiday greetings — in pictures

K-pop thrives on the powerful bonds between artists and their fans, and the Lunar New Year holiday is about family and togetherness. As the Lunar New Year's Day arrived Tuesday, stars reached out to fans with heartfelt messages bridging both worlds.

2026-02-17

Highways congested nationwide on Lunar New Year

Heavy traffic built up on major roads and expressways across Korea Tuesday as people traveled to their hometowns on the fourth day of the Lunar New Year holiday.

2026-02-17

President Lee delivers Lunar New Year message focused on serving people, national unity

President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday he will continue efforts to better serve people and promote national unity as he marked his first Lunar New Year holiday in office.

2026-02-17

Fireworks explosion in China kills 8 ahead of Lunar New Year

An explosion and fire at a fireworks shop in eastern China have killed eight people and left two others with minor burns ahead of Lunar New Year, authorities said.

2026-02-16

Chinese ambassador to North visits tourism zone for Lunar New Year

China's ambassador to North Korea, Wang Yajun, and other embassy officials have visited a beach resort area in North Korea on the occasion of the Lunar New Year holiday, state media reported Sunday.

2026-02-15

Lunar New Year traffic from Seoul to peak Sunday

Outbound traffic was expected to peak on Sunday as more people head to their hometowns on the second day of the Lunar New Year holiday.

2026-02-15