The Korea Tourism Organization has won a Gold Award at the 2026 PATA Gold Awards in Malaysia, recognized for its excellence in community-based tourism that empowers local residents and regional economies.
Trot superstar Im Young-woong is set to appear on his first-ever magazine cover with Esquire Korea on August 7th, one day before his official ten-year debut anniversary — alongside a packed summer of variety shows and a three-night stadium concert.
South Korea is experiencing its most extreme heat wave in recorded history, with temperatures surpassing 42°C in the southeast and at least 16 deaths confirmed nationwide as of early August 2026.
South Korea's Haeran Ryu is competing at the 2026 Women's British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes, navigating the classic links course's notorious bunkers and challenging greens across multiple rounds.
Korean hiking YouTube channels have evolved from scenic inspiration content into practical, data-driven planning tools — and they're reshaping how people prepare for summer trails both in Korea and beyond.
SK Hynix's Nasdaq ADR debuted above its IPO price as U.S. firms rushed to launch leveraged ETFs around it — while back in Korea, the same stock's domestic leveraged products lost over 40 percent in a month, prompting emergency regulatory action.
Korea marks its first Constitution Day public holiday in 18 years with a three-day weekend, but heavy rain and massive traffic jams are forecast nationwide — while a quiet ESG story in the startup world signals Korea's growing green economy ambitions.
Beloved Korean stationery brand Monami saw its stock surge 25% in a single day after internet users rallied to save it from delisting — and the CEO responded with a heartfelt handwritten thank-you note.
President Lee Jae Myung is on an active diplomatic stretch — navigating a landmark naval shipbuilding discussion with Donald Trump and kicking off South Korea's first state visit to Mongolia in 15 years.
Daegu's 2026 MediExpo Korea concluded a three-day run at EXCO with over 350 companies showcasing AI-driven medical devices, next-gen dental technology, and specialized hospital services — while calls for regulatory reform in Korea's digital healthcare sector grow louder.
Marie Claire Korea's second week of July horoscopes are here, and they are serving up some genuinely thoughtful guidance for Capricorn, Sagittarius, and Scorpio — from career breakthroughs to creative awakenings and the quiet power of daily routine.
From Julian Opie's VR-powered solo show at the Ulsan Museum of Art to trumpet vines going viral on Korean social media, here's a roundup of culture, nature, and academia making headlines in Korea this summer.