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Los Angeles Honors K-pop Group Seventeen for Contributions to Music

Los Angeles Honors K-pop Group Seventeen for Contributions to Music

SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – K-pop boy group Seventeen has been honored with a certificate of appreciation from Los Angeles for its contributions to music and youth empowerment within the American city, the group’s agency said Saturday. Pledis Entertainment said Joshua, the LA-born member of the 13-piece group, was invited by the LA City [...]

Korean Studies Gains Momentum in British Universities, Bridging Cultures and Careers

Korean Studies Gains Momentum in British Universities, Bridging Cultures and Careers

LONDON, Oct. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – In the United Kingdom, the field of Korean Studies is experiencing a significant upswing, with graduates increasingly finding diverse career paths and contributing to cultural diplomacy. Deborah Smith, the translator who brought Nobel laureate Han Kang’s “The Vegetarian” to international acclaim, exemplifies this trend. Smith, a graduate of the School [...]

From Blacklist to Nobel: Han Kang’s Journey Illuminates South Korea’s Cultural Struggles

From Blacklist to Nobel: Han Kang’s Journey Illuminates South Korea’s Cultural Struggles

SEOUL, Oct. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The Swedish Academy’s announcement on October 10 naming South Korean author Han Kang as the recipient of the Nobel Prize in Literature has reignited discussions about artistic freedom and political interference in South Korea. The Academy specifically cited Han’s ability to “confront historical trauma” in their decision, notably referencing her [...]

Korean Literature Breaks into Global Mainstream with Nobel Prize after Booker Prize

Korean Literature Breaks into Global Mainstream with Nobel Prize after Booker Prize

SEOUL, Oct. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Han Kang’s historic win of the Nobel Prize in literature marks a major breakthrough for Korean literature, which has been gaining international recognition in recent years. Even before the Nobel triumph, numerous Korean authors had garnered acclaim on the world stage through prestigious international literary awards. Korean writers have [...]

K-Pop Star IU Gifts Garbage Bags to Neighbors Amid Concert Venue Controversy

K-Pop Star IU Gifts Garbage Bags to Neighbors Amid Concert Venue Controversy

SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – In a unique display of consideration for her upcoming concert’s impact on the local community, popular South Korean singer IU has gifted garbage bags to residents living near Seoul World Cup Stadium, where she is set to perform this weekend. On September 19, a post titled “IU’s Thoughtfulness” appeared on [...]

Three Korean Series Enter Netflix’s Non-English Top 10 in the First Half of the Year

Three Korean Series Enter Netflix’s Non-English Top 10 in the First Half of the Year

SEOUL, Sept. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – Three Korean shows made it into Netflix’s top 10 Non-English content chart in the first half of the year, the global streaming service said Friday. According to its Engagement Report from January to June, the Korean TV shows “Queen of Tears,” “Parasyte: The Grey” and “My Demon” garnered 29 [...]

Naver Webtoon Valued at Nearly 3.7 Trillion Won Ahead of Nasdaq Debut

Naver Webtoon Valued at Nearly 3.7 Trillion Won Ahead of Nasdaq Debut

SEOUL, Jun. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – As Naver Webtoon prepares for its Nasdaq listing, the company has set its initial public offering (IPO) price, catapulting its valuation to around 3.7 trillion won. This development marks a significant milestone for the digital comics industry, challenging the long-held notion that “webtoons can’t make money.” Webtoon Entertainment, the North [...]

Global Fans Converge on Seoul to Celebrate BTS Anniversary

Global Fans Converge on Seoul to Celebrate BTS Anniversary

SEOUL, June 13 (Korea Bizwire) – Despite sweltering temperatures Thursday, the area around the Seoul Sports Complex in southern Seoul transformed into a vibrant sea of purple, as fans gathered to celebrate the 11th anniversary of K-pop megastar BTS. Hours before the 2024 Festa — an annual event hosted by BTS’ agency, BigHit Music — [...]

Oxford University Shines a Spotlight on Korean Literature

Oxford University Shines a Spotlight on Korean Literature

SEOUL & LONDON, Jun. 6 (Korea Bizwire) –Korean literature is stepping into the global literary scene as Oxford University launches an annual festival to celebrate the works of prominent Korean authors and introduce them to European audiences. The Korean Literature Festival, organized by Cho Ji-eun, a professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Oxford, [...]