Korea Joongang Daily
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FTC demands subscription refund policy changes from concert halls. ticketing platforms

It is unfair for concert halls and ticketing platforms to deny membership refunds just because members cancel their subscriptions after receiving benefits, Korea's antitrust watchdog said Wednesday.

2026-05-06

Gov't launches new train booking system for foreign tourists on Klook app

The government has launched a new train booking system tailored for foreign tourists to encourage inbound travelers to venture outside the capital region.

2026-05-06

Nearly half of moviegoers cut cinema visits citing cost as primary factor: survey

Nearly half of moviegoers reduced cinema visits over the past year due to a variety of factors, including rising costs and the growing appeal of streaming services, a recent survey showed Thursday.

2026-03-19

FIFA offers $60 World Cup tickets after fan backlash

FIFA has cut the price for a select number of tickets for next year's World Cup in an apparent response to global fan outrage, offering a $60 "Supporter Entry Tier" ticket available for all 104 matches.

2025-12-17

FIFA accused of 'monumental betrayal' over latest World Cup ticket prices

Football fans have accused FIFA of a “monumental betrayal” after the latest prices for World Cup tickets began to circulate on Thursday.

2025-12-12

As scalpers tighten their grip on ticket market, more regular fans are getting squeezed out

With the year-end concert season approaching, the battle against ticket resellers has become the entertainment industry’s biggest challenge. Demand has surged not only for K-pop groups but also for int'l pop stars, classical musicians and musicals.

2025-11-29

Korail website crashes as reservations open for Chuseok holiday train tickets

The Korea Railroad Corporation (Korail) website crashed Wednesday morning as tickets for trains during the upcoming Chuseok holidays opened, leaving many users in the dark.

2025-09-17

As KBO opening week sells out, fans complain clubs have sold out with tier memberships

The KBO's 2025 season started strong with sold-out games and record-breaking attendance. However, ticketing issues due to tiered memberships and scalping are frustrating fans, as many struggle to secure seats, even with priority access.

2025-03-24

Korea's theater industry is booming. Experts say it won't last.

Ticket prices for live performances have surged, driven by post-pandemic demand and 'revenge spending.'

2025-02-11

'The Roundup: Punishment' surpasses 10 million admissions in Korea

"The Roundup: Punishment" surpassed 10 million admissions on Wednesday, according to data from the Korean Film Council.

2024-05-15