G-Dragon to perform at APEC welcome dinner as the sole K-pop artist

Latest News from Korea

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  White House press secretary shares her ‘K-beauty finds’ on Instagram during Trump’s Korea visitOctober 30, 2025
  Caroline Leavitt, U.S. White House press secretary (courtesy of Yonhap) Caroline Leavitt, the youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history, accompanying U.S. President Donald Trump on his state visit to South Korea, has taken to social media to share her latest discovery — Korean cosmetics. Late Tuesday evening, Leavitt posted an Instagram Story featuring a photo of her recent… Read more: White House press secretary shares her ‘K-beauty finds’ on Instagram during Trump’s Korea visit
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  G-Dragon to perform at APEC welcome dinner as the sole K-pop artistOctober 30, 2025
  G-Dragon holds his appointment certificate as the promotional ambassador for the 2025 APEC Summit. G-Dragon, one of South Korea’s most iconic pop figures, is set to bring his unmistakable stage energy to a global audience. The BigBang frontman will perform at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit’s welcome dinner — the only K-pop artist invited to take part in the… Read more: G-Dragon to perform at APEC welcome dinner as the sole K-pop artist
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  Seoul, Washington strike tariff deal, agree on $200 billion cash investment capOctober 29, 2025
  South Korean President Lee Jae Myung shakes hands with US President Donald Trump after presenting him with a replica of the gold crown from Cheonmachong Tomb at the Gyeongju National Museum on Oct. 29, 2025 GYEONGJU – South Korea and the US reached a sweeping agreement on tariff, trade and investment terms on Wednesday, capping months of difficult negotiations that… Read more: Seoul, Washington strike tariff deal, agree on $200 billion cash investment cap
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  JPMorgan eyes Kospi at 5,000 in a year; Index jumps to new peakOctober 29, 2025
  The Kospi ends at a new all-time highh 4,081.15 on Oct. 29, 2025 (Courtesy of Yonhap) JP Morgan raised its 12-month target for South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index to 5,000, saying an AI-powered chip rally and Seoul’s corporate governance reforms could send the market to record highs and potentially to 6,000 in a full-blown bull run. In a report titled… Read more: JPMorgan eyes Kospi at 5,000 in a year; Index jumps to new peak
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  AWS, 6 other global giants pledge $9 bn Korean investment as Trump, Lee address APEC CEO SummitOctober 29, 2025
  Matt Garman, CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS), gives a speech during the APEC CEO Summit at Gyeongju Art Center on Oct. 29, 2025 GYEONGJU – Seven global tech giants, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), on Wednesday unveiled a combined $9 billion investment plan in South Korea – one of the country’s largest foreign direct investment pledges in recent years.… Read more: AWS, 6 other global giants pledge $9 bn Korean investment as Trump, Lee address APEC CEO Summit

Latest Entertainment from Korea

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  Jungkook Reignites Urban Cool in GQ x Calvin Klein October 2025 Digital Pictorial, Celebrating His Post-Military Style EvolutionOctober 29, 2025
  Photo Credits: GQ Korea Clavin Klein BIGHIT Music As the youngest member of global sensation BTS, Jungkook’s return to the fashion spotlight in Calvin Klein’s latest October 2025 campaign and GQ digital pictorial marks a bold statement of artistic maturity and iconic style. The campaign, set against the moody streets of New York City and choreographed to the 1997 Chemical… Read more: Jungkook Reignites Urban Cool in GQ x Calvin Klein October 2025 Digital Pictorial, Celebrating His Post-Military Style Evolution
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  Shirosky : HarvestOctober 29, 2025
  I listened to Shirosky over the years, but have always enjoyed the jazz and hip-hop music she created. With this new EP, Harvest, I’m coming back after last listening to The Seed and La lecture. According to the album description, Harvest highlights changing seasons over the six songs. Starting with “Night Bloom,” Shirosky immediately sets up a deep bass rhythm… Read more: Shirosky : Harvest
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  Uhm Jung Hwa, Code Kunst, TWICE Jeongyeon & Tzuyu, Seventeen Seungkwan, Loco, TXT Soobin, Yim Siwan, Car, the garden, KISS OF LIFE Natty & Belle Grace ELLE Korea’s November 2025October 28, 2025
  Photo Credits: ELLE Korea Various ELLE Korea’s November 2025 issue, celebrating the magazine’s 33rd anniversary, honors warmth, connection, and the love shared with animals through its “Hello Little Love” cover project—an ensemble pictorial featuring some of Korea’s most luminous stars. This theme spotlights “Life with animals—an everyday, natural bond,” and marks the first time ELLE’s signature covers have combined renowned… Read more: Uhm Jung Hwa, Code Kunst, TWICE Jeongyeon & Tzuyu, Seventeen Seungkwan, Loco, TXT Soobin, Yim Siwan, Car, the garden, KISS OF LIFE Natty & Belle Grace ELLE Korea’s November 2025
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  Lucky Courier is a Full Introduction to dusomOctober 28, 2025
  Over a regular week, I preview, scan, or deep dive into around 30 or so singles, at least 10 to 20 EPs and full lengths. When I first heard dusom‘s music, I thought it was easygoing and mellow indie pop. But as I listen through the 10 songs on Lucky Courier and learning that this is her first full length,… Read more: Lucky Courier is a Full Introduction to dusom
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  Huckleberryfinn Re-record and Re-release A Man Who Looks Like Me. An Album Reborn 24 Years After Its Original Release.October 28, 2025
  Huckleberryfinn is a band with a history that goes back to 1998. My own experience with the band’s music was from 2007 to 2011. The band’s last studio full length was in 2022, but the band has remained active throughout the years with singles, OST songs, and 2023 live album set. While labels will go back and remaster or remake… Read more: Huckleberryfinn Re-record and Re-release A Man Who Looks Like Me. An Album Reborn 24 Years After Its Original Release.

Learn People & History of Korea

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  The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan CityFebruary 7, 2025
  Ancient Beginnings: The Founding of Busan Busan, known as the second largest metropolitan city in South Korea, has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The earliest recorded existence of Busan can be traced to the Goryeo Dynasty, where it was referenced as a vital coastal settlement. Its strategic location along the southeastern coast of the Korean Peninsula… Read more: The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan City
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  The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political DynamicsFebruary 6, 2025
  Introduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and culture. Geographically located on the banks of the Taedong River, in the southwest part of the country, Pyongyang is situated within a strategic area that has historically facilitated trade and cultural exchange. The city’s origins can be traced back to… Read more: The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics
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  The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and BeyondFebruary 5, 2025
  Ancient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has ancient roots that trace back to the Three Kingdoms period of Korea, specifically the kingdoms of Baekje and Silla. Evidence suggests that Seoul was originally established as a settlement given its strategic geographical advantages. Nestled within the Han River basin,… Read more: The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond
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  Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3January 30, 2025
  Introduction to Korean Traditional Games Korean traditional games have long been an integral part of the country’s cultural landscape, offering more than mere entertainment. These games, which range from simple children’s pastimes to complex community activities, hold significant cultural significance and often serve as a means of preserving history and promoting social interaction. Rooted in centuries of tradition, these games… Read more: Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3
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  Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune TellingJanuary 30, 2025
  Introduction to Saju Saju, a traditional Korean fortune-telling practice, is an intricate art that seeks to interpret an individual’s fate based on their birth date and time. The term “Saju” translates to “four pillars” in English, referring to the four critical components derived from these time markers: year, month, day, and hour. This method holds significant cultural value within South… Read more: Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune Telling