The 30th anniversary event for Pokémon in Seongsu-dong, eastern Seoul, was abruptly suspended on Friday due to safety concerns, as massive crowds gathered in the area.
Participants compete in the 2026 Korean League Season 1 Pokémon Card Game tournament at Coex in Gangnam District, southern Seoul, on Nov. 30.
From Tom and Jerry to Pokémon and the Smurfs, multiple animated franchises are embracing Korean idols as official partners, signaling that an era of K-pop in cartoons may be in full swing.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is under fire after releasing a video that portrays its crackdown on immigrants in the country illegally as if they were Pokémon being caught.
McDonald’s Japan faced backlash after resellers abandoned Happy Meal food during a Pokémon promotion. The company apologized for its inadequate response and announced measures to prevent future incidents.
Busan Metro celebrates its 40th anniversary with Pokémon-themed events, including decorated trains, QR tickets and activities starting July 25.
A 15-meter-tall (49-feet-tall) Pikachu inflatable attracts passersby in front of Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on Sunday, one day before Children’s Day.
The Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris hosted a lively performance, "Urban Pulse Uprising," featuring Korean and French dance crews as part of the "2024 Korea Season." The event kicks off six months of cultural programs for the Paris Cultural Olympiad.
Lotte Group announced that the "Pokémon Town 2024 with Lotte" event will take place at Lotte World Tower from April 26 to May 19.
SPC Samlip's Pokémon breads were the best-selling bread product in retail last year with an annual sales volume of 110.8 billion won ($82.8 million), up 28.7 percent on year.
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