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Korea launches public-private committee to shape movie 'holdback' rules

Korea launched a public-private consultative body on Friday to discuss a proposed “holdback” system that would impose a mandatory waiting period before films released in theaters can be shown on streaming platforms.

2026-05-29

Ministry redefines 'K-culture,' adds 100 trillion won to sector's target market size

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism redefined the scope of “K-culture” and adjusted the sector’s target market size from 300 trillion won ($219 billion) to 400 trillion won.

2026-05-28

More than 40,000 celebrate Korean culture and lifestyle at '2026 K-Expo USA' in Los Angeles

More than 40,000 Angelinos took a deep dive into contemporary Korean lifestyle with hands-on experiences ranging from spicy instant noodles to Korean makeup techniques and K-pop acts during the "2026 K-Expo USA: All About K-Style" event.

2026-05-27

Culture minister congratulates film director Jin Mi-song on Cannes win

Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young has sent a congratulatory message to Korean film director Jin Mi-song for winning Second Prize in the La Cinef section for student films at this year's Cannes Film Festival, his office said on Saturday.

2026-05-24

Gov't ministries unite for massive K-Expo USA in Los Angeles

Jay Park on stage, hoe gimbap (raw fish rice roll) in hand and K-beauty on faces — Los Angeles is set to be swept up in a wave of Korean content and trend through early next week at “2026 K-Expo USA.”

2026-05-22

Actors IU, Byeon Woo-seok publicly apologize for historical inaccuracies in 'Perfect Crown'

The two lead actors of “Perfect Crown” publicly apologized on Monday over allegations that the K-drama contained historical inaccuracies, including a faulty portrayal of royal traditions.

2026-05-18

Korea Heritage Service merges advisory committees into one, names SNU professor as chair

The Korea Heritage Service merged its three different advisory committees into one, aiming to enhance efficiency and expertise in national heritage management.

2026-05-18

Korean gaming exhibition to open in Osaka on Friday

Korean PC bang, internet cafes filled with high-speed PCs, are making their way to Japan. Starting Friday, Japanese esports fans will have the opportunity to visit an exhibition that will plug them into the Korean-style gaming scene.

2026-05-18

Miryang fights population decline with tourism and culture

Miryang was among the early participants in the state-backed “half-price travel” program, under which the government reimburses part of travelers’ expenses in local currency to selected regions struggling with population decline.

2026-05-17

Korean directors return to Cannes as 79th iteration kicks off

The 79th Cannes Film Festival, where director Na Hong-Jin’s sci-fi action thriller “Hope” will compete for the Palme d’Or, is due to kick off on Tuesday in the southern French city of Cannes.

2026-05-12