Photo=CheongKwanJang KGC Ginseng Corp.’s flagship brand CheongKwanJang is stepping onto one of the world’s largest natural and organic trade-show stages as it seeks to elevate its standing in the global wellness market. The company said March 4 local time that it is participating in Natural Products Expo West 2026, held March 4–6 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Operating

Photo=BIGHIT MUSIC Gyeongbokgung Palace and the adjacent National Palace Museum of Korea will close on September 21 local time as K-pop group BTS stages a large-scale comeback performance in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun district, authorities said. The Korea Heritage Service announced September 1 that the historic palace complex will be fully closed for the day, with parking facilities shut and public access

Photo=Showbox The South Korean historical drama The King’s Warden has surpassed 9 million cumulative admissions just 27 days after its release, placing it within reach of the coveted 10 million mark. Distributor Showbox said on March 2 local time that the film exceeded 9 million admissions as of Sunday afternoon. On March 1 alone, it drew approximately 817,000 moviegoers, marking

Photo=KMDB Korean Auteur Park Chan-wook to Lead Cannes Jury, Marking Industry Milestone Park Chan-wook, a towering figure of South Korean cinema, has been named jury president of the 79th Cannes Film Festival, marking a first for a Korean filmmaker and underscoring his stature as one of the defining auteurs of contemporary global film.  The appointment places Park at the helm

Photo=Coupang Coupang Inc. reported record annual results on February 27, posting $34.53 billion in revenue for 2025, up 14% from $30.27 billion a year earlier, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Annual operating income rose 8% to $473 million, marking the third consecutive year above $400 million. Net income climbed to $214 million, more than