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The National Museum of Korea in central Seoul on Sept. 18

National Museum of Korea draws 5 million visitors at record pace

Seoul's National Museum of Korea reached 5.25 million visitors through August, driven by growing interest in Korean heritage and museum merchandise.

2026.9.18

Nearly two-thirds of Seoul residents oppose housing at Yongsan Park, survey finds

A Seoul government survey found broad opposition across all age groups and regions to public housing development at the planned park site.

2026.8.24

New homes, lost habitats: Korea’s redevelopment puts stray cats at risk

With redevelopment projects offering no binding rescue requirements, volunteers are struggling to save thousands of cats left behind at demolition sites.

2026.8.20

Yongsan Park housing push faces legal barriers, public fury and a bipartisan political revolt

The government’s plan to consider housing across Yongsan Park has sparked opposition over preservation, history and unresolved U.S. base issues.

2026.8.17

People walk through a cinema lobby as large screens display a promotional video for Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey.

'The Odyssey' has Korean audiences making epic journeys at dawn to experience IMAX screenings

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the ancient Greek epic is driving sold-out dawn screenings, long-distance trips and scalping concerns as Korean audiences chase the biggest IMAX experience possible.

2026.8.11

Japanese influencer dies by apparent suicide while livestreaming in Seoul

A Japanese national in her 20s with more than 80,000 TikTok followers was found dead at her Seoul officetel after an apparent suicide broadcast live on social media.

2026.8.5

Defense Ministry begins return to Yoon's old Yongsan office

After four years sharing space with the Joint Chiefs, the ministry is moving back into its former Yongsan headquarters by mid-August at a cost of 20.6 billion won ($14.1 million).

2026.7.27

Committee says some victims of 2022 Itaewon crush may have survived with faster rescue efforts

A special committee said about 10 percent of those killed in the 2022 Itaewon crowd crush may have died from causes other than suffocation, underscoring possible missed chances to save lives.

2026.7.21

An image of Taeyong's upcoming album ″WYLD″ [SM ENTERTAINMENT]

NCT's Taeyong to hold 'WYLD' album release exhibition

Taeyong of boy band NCT will hold an exhibition and listening session ahead of the release of his first solo full-length album “WYLD,” his agency SM Entertainment said Tuesday.

2026.5.5

Blackpink's Jennie purchases building in Seoul's Yongsan District for $13.8M

Jennie of girl group Blackpink purchased a building near Hannam New Town in Yongsan District, central Seoul, for 20 billion won ($13.8 million) last year, local media and real estate records confirmed Wednesday.

2026.2.11

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Yongsan

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