Korea Joongang Daily
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Kofia head discusses investment cooperation with Indonesian ambassador

The head of the Korea Financial Investment Association (Kofia) met with Indonesian ambassador to Seoul Cecep Herawan on Wednesday to discuss bilateral investment cooperation, the association said.

2026-04-15

Governors Association welcomes foreign government fellows for 2026 Korea Heart to Heart program

The Governors Association of the Republic of Korea (GAOK) on Thursday held a welcoming ceremony for the 2026 Korea Heart to Heart (K2H) fellowship program for foreign local government officials at the President Hotel in Jung District, central Seoul.

2026-04-09

New national football training center officially opens in Cheonan

The new home of national football teams had its official opening ceremony on Tuesday, with the country's top sports officials on hand to mark the occasion.

2026-04-07

Disney+ announces expanded partnership with KeSPA to livestream more Korean esports events

Disney+ will launch a deeper partnership with the Korea e-Sports Association (KeSPA) to bring Korean esports to a wider global audience through livestreaming, the content giant said Monday.

2026-04-06

Korea Music Content Association rebrands as KPIA

The Korea Music Content Association has changed its name to the Korea Popmusic Industry Association, the organization said on Wednesday.

2026-04-01

India envoy calls to shipbuilding ties as new friendship body debuts

Indian Ambassador to Korea Gouranggalal Das called for a more "aggressive" approach to building bilateral ties, citing untapped potential in sectors ranging from high-end shipbuilding to the explosive popularity of K-content across the subcontinent.

2026-03-18

Korea's longest-running art fair to open with largest exhibition to date in April

Galleries Art Fair is set to open on April 8 with its largest edition to date, the Galleries Association of Korea announced on Tuesday. The fair will comprise a total of 169 galleries this year — the most since the fair first opened in 1979.

2026-03-17

Art gallery association chief marks 50 years with call for spaces to return to roots

As the Galleries Association of Korea celebrates its 50th anniversary, the organization is seeking to position itself as a driver of sustainable growth and internationalization — even as it represents just over one-fifth of the country’s galleries.

2026-01-28

Korea's World Cup squad hoping to set up base camp in Guadalajara

The Korea Football Association (KFA) said Saturday it has finalized the list of its preferences for the national team's base camp during this year's FIFA World Cup, with the Mexican city of Guadalajara as the most likely destination.

2026-01-10

Police investigate person accused of abusing small animals and posting their mistreatment online

Police have launched an investigation into a person accused of abusing small animals, such as hamsters and guinea pigs, and posting videos and pictures of their mistreatment online.

2025-12-29