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May the Fourth be with you!

Seoul Sky, the observation deck of Lotte World Tower, is hosting the Star Wars-themed event through June 28.

2026.5.4

Webtoon adaptations of Disney stories will be released on the English Webtoon app. From left: “The Amazing Spider-Man” (2022-), “Avengers” (2012) and “Star Wars” (2015) [NAVER WEBTOON]

Disney blockbuster adaptations to be released on Naver Webtoon's English app

Over 100 webtoon adaptations of Disney blockbuster stories, including the Star Wars and Marvel franchises, are being developed for release on the Webtoon app soon, Naver Webtoon said Wednesday.

2025.8.13

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George Lucas attends a panel for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art during Comic-Con International on Sunday, July 27, in San Diego. [AP/YONHAP]

George Lucas tells Comic-Con crowd his new museum will be 'a temple to the people's art'

George Lucas finally came to the stage at Comic-Con Sunday to an ovation from thousands, some holding lightsabers in the air, with soaring “Star Wars” music filling the room.

2025.7.28

The ending scene of ″Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back″ (1980) [WALT DISNEY COMPANY KOREA, LUCASFILM]

A galaxy too far, far away? Star Wars' quest to find relevance in Korea

While the franchise became a cultural touchstone in the West, its lightsaber failed to ignite to the same level of enthusiasm in Korea — a nation otherwise known for its passion for expansive fictional universes, like Marvel's.

2025.5.10

A still from Disney+ mystery action thriller series ″The Acolyte″ [WALT DISNEY COMPANY KOREA]

Second season of Disney+ series 'The Acolyte' canceled

The second season of Star Wars franchise Disney+ series “The Acolyte,” starring Korean actor Lee Jung-jae, has been cancelled after the first season failed to impress viewers, according to U.S. news reports.

2024.8.21

An anti-air laser weapon system Block-I to be deployed in 2024 [DEFENSE ACQUISITION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION]

Korea's 'Star Wars' era begins as laser drone killer enters mass production

The South Korean military will begin mass production of an anti-aircraft laser weapon capable of shooting down North Korean drones.

2024.7.11

Lee Jung-jae strikes successful Hollywood debut in 'Star Wars' series 'The Acolyte'

"The Acolyte" started off on a good note, earning a 91 percent score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes as of Monday, calling it another “well-made” Star Wars series for fans to look forward to.

2024.6.11

Visitors take pictures of a Star Wars-themed sand sculpture at Haeundae Beach in Busan on Monday, the last day of the three-day Children’s Day holiday. [YONHAP]

May the 4th be with you

A Star Wars-themed sand sculpture is on display in Haeundae Beach in Busan on Monday, the last day of the three-day Children’s Day holiday.

2024.5.6

Soyoun Kim, managing director of the Walt Disney Company Korea, speaks during a press conference at JW Marriott Hotel Dongdaemun Square in central Seoul on Tuesday. [WALT DISNEY COMPANY KOREA]

Disney+ Korea focuses on keeping the K in kuality kontent

Korean content, including K-dramas, is rapidly gaining global attention. Disney+ emphasizes quality Korean storytelling but also monitors local market success. New original content and exclusive series are set to be released in Korea and worldwide.

2024.3.12

[Column] Putin’s ‘Star Wars leadership’ tested

Leaders who divide the world between the evil Empire and the Rebel Alliance and seek justice by defeating lawless, corrupt enemies often mass-produce blind support.

2023.2.7