It is partly down to a 1993 government policy specifically designed to enhance South Korea’s global position by exporting cultural products. The idea was to increase the country’s "soft power ...

無断転載を禁じます。 MEXT Minister attends 11th Japan-China-South Korea culture ministers’ meeting（※YouTube MEXTch） The culture ministers of Japan, China and South Korea met on August 30th for the 11th culture ...

Cultural exports were worth some $13.2 billion to South Korea in 2022, more than home appliances or electric cars -- but the bulk of that was made up of video games, such as Battlegrounds Mobile which ...

The global influence of South Korean culture on the global landscape has been growing for two decades, and show no sign of slowing down (Alamy Stock Photo) In the late 1990s, few could have ...

President Yoon Suk-yeol’s failed attempt to declare martial law and the subsequent impeachment battle underscored the fragility of South Korea’s young democracy. Despite the country's economic and ...

A large-scale festival to celebrate cultural exchanges between Japan and South Korea was held in Seoul on Sunday. The 20th event aimed at deepening friendship between the two countries attracted ...

In South Korea, some 150 historic crafts, customs and celebrations are recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience them to gain a deeper insight into the country, which honours ...

Japanese songs have long been subject to restrictions in South Korea, due to the legacy of Japan's 35-year colonial rule through 1945. Policies aimed at promoting Korean culture also led ...

Even though South Korean author Han Kang wasn't listed among the favorites for the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature, her win happens to fit in an ongoing trend of international recognition for her ...

On December 3 last year, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law. After a motion for his impeachment was passed by the National Assembly on December 14, the president was finally ...