'Spider-Man 4' Creates Box Office Buzz Before Release…Marvel Sets New Record
Marvel film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' earned $72 million at North American preview screenings, setting a new record for the highest preview box office performance ever. The film surpassed the previous record holder 'Avengers: Endgame,' with speculation that it could break $100 million on opening day, emerging as a top contender for the year's highest-grossing film. Both audience and critical reception have been positive, once again demonstrating the box office strength of the Spider-Man franchise.
2026.08.01
National Research Equipment Search Revolutionized by AI 'ZEUS'...Trial Operation Launches Today!
National research equipment search is now turning to artificial intelligence (AI). On July 27, 2026, 'ZEUS,' an AI search service designed to help researchers easily and quickly find and utilize national research facilities and equipment they need, has finally begun trial operations. Until now, research sites have required enormous time and effort to locate desired items from vast lists of national research facilities and equipment. This has been inefficient
2026.07.27
Tyla at Billboard No. 7, Targets Pop Market with 'A*POP'
Global pop star Tyla made a spectacular return on July 24th with her second full-length album 'A*POP', amid hot anticipation from music fans worldwide. On the album's release day, she made a surprise appearance as headliner for 'City SummerStage,' a signature summer concert series from NBC's flagship program 'The Today Show.' With this comeback, Tyla simultaneously established her presence in the mainstream American music market.
2026.07.27
Jeju in peak steamer mode with heat index nearing 35 degrees…Weather Service warns of enhanced heat wave advisory
Today, Jeju is trapped in a 'boiling steamer' as the heat index in western Jeju City soars above 35 degrees, while the Korea Meteorological Administration has warned of the possibility of strengthened heat wave advisories. Throughout Jeju, extreme heat and tropical nights are intensifying despite occasional cloudy conditions. Morning low temperatures held at 26-27 degrees, higher than the seasonal average of 24-25 degrees, while afternoon highs reached 31-33 degrees, exceeding the seasonal average of 29-31 degrees
2026.07.27
Hajodae Beach Festival on August 1st to Showcase Day and Night Music Celebration
On the 1st of next month, Hajodae Beach in Yangyang, Gangwon Province will ignite a summer night with hot energy and music as the 2026 Hajodae Beach Festival opens its spectacular curtain. Hosted by Yangyang County, this festival will take place on Saturday, August 1st around Hajodae Beach. Coinciding with peak vacation season, the festival aims to create special summer memories for vacationers and local residents visiting Hajodae. The festival will begin at 3 p.m. with a DJ's music
2026.07.24
Arts Council President Jang Hanna With 780 Million Won in Assets, Including 1.3 Billion Won Cello, Richest Executive Under Ministry of Culture
According to property disclosures released by the Government Ethics and Integrity Commission, Jang Hanna, president of the Arts Council who took office in April, reported assets totaling 7.817 billion won, the highest among executives of institutions under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. She has drawn particular attention for her ownership of high-value instruments, including a cello worth 1.3 billion won. According to the property details disclosed by President Jang, her assets include an apartment in Gangnam-gu, Seoul (1.28 billion won) and a single-family home in California, United States
2026.07.24
'Green Green' Cortis surpasses 3 million copies 11 weeks after release... K-pop makes new history
The group Cortis has surpassed 3 million sales 11 weeks after the release of their mini 2nd album 'Green Green,' setting a remarkable record as the second 'Triple Million Seller' in South Korea in 2026 following BTS. According to Big Hit Music, their subsidiary label, on the 23rd, Cortis's mini 2nd album 'Green Green' has recorded cumulative sales of 3.099 million copies to date, once again proving the explosive power of K-pop fandoms.
2026.07.23
Foreign tourists embrace Seoul sightseeing with 'K-hiking'…Visits to DDP and Acha Mountain surge
Seoul's foreign tourist map is changing dramatically. No longer is it just about Myeongdong and N Seoul Tower. Last year, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) recorded a explosive 12.1% increase in foreign visitors, while Acha Mountain saw an 11.8% surge, emerging as new hotspots for Seoul tourism. The Seoul AI Foundation and SKT analyzed foreign foot traffic and Google Maps reviews from 16 major attractions in Seoul in 2025
2026.07.22
'Industry First' Lotte Department Store Sets Its Sights on Global Stage with K-Fashion 'NextLab'
Lotte Department Store officially unveiled 'NextLab,' an export platform supporting K-fashion brands' global market entry by leveraging its unique infrastructure of overseas directly-operated department stores, opening a new chapter in 'K-fashion globalization.' Lotte Department Store's exclusive 'two-track' strategy, which supports brands beyond simple pop-ups to official overseas store openings, is expected to provide strong growth momentum for K-fashion brands. NextLab targets high-growth potential
2026.07.21
From 'My Buddy Ocean' to 'Pizza'...Hotels Heat Up 'Kids Competition'!
Today, as summer vacation season arrives, major domestic hotels are launching fierce competition to attract customers by taking the lead with groundbreaking 'kids content' that simultaneously captures children's play and learning, as well as family comfort. Seoul Shilla Hotel has redesigned its experiential kids lounge, and Grand Josun Jeju has unveiled diverse packages through collaboration with baby products brand Stokke. Seoul Shilla Hotel today (21st) renovated the kids lounge located on the 5th floor of the hotel for play and
2026.07.21
Pastor John Brown Who Brought Pigs and Seeds of Democracy Passes Away at 92
Reverend John Brown (Korean name: Byeon Jo-eun) of the Uniting Church in Australia, who sowed seeds of hope by personally transporting breeding pigs and dairy goats to the sparse rural areas of Korea in the 1960s, passed away on the 17th at the age of 92. His life will be remembered as a history of dedication that transcended national borders, encompassing agricultural development, education, and support for the democratization movement, deeply rooted in Korean society. The late Reverend John Brown in the year 2026
2026.07.19
Gallery Created by Artists, Nurturing the Future of Local Art..Three-Person Exhibition at Yellow Gallery Near Changdong Arts Village in Masan
At Yellow Gallery (Yellow Gallery) located near Changdong Arts Village in Masanhappo-gu, Changwon City, the 'EXHIBITION 2026' three-person exhibition will be held until July 31st. The exhibition features artists Seo So-young, Ahn Na-young, and Lee Jung-hoon, who showcase their distinct artistic worlds and draw the attention of visitors. Yellow Gallery differs in character from typical commercial galleries. It is a creative community operated by eight active local artists together, serving as a platform for artists' growth and exchange beyond just an exhibition space.
2026.07.18
Signal of Revival for Arts Olympics... '2026 Korea Artiad Competition' Officially Opens on the 7th
The 'Korea Artiad Competition,' aimed at promoting world peace through the arts and fostering the next generation of artists, has embarked on a 243-day journey, officially launching its recruitment on the 7th. The Asian and Korea Artiad Committee (AAC·KoAC) announced that the competition is being held to select Korean national representative artists to participate in the 'Asian Artiad Competition' to be held in July 2027.
2026.07.15
14 Ordinary Residents Transform into AI Artists? Adding Light to the 'Taste' of Yangyang's East Coast
Tomorrow (16th), 14 local residents in Yangyang-gun, Gangwon Province will launch a special media art exhibition titled 'AI Media Art - Light Awakening Taste,' which reinterprets the colors and flavors of the East Coast using cutting-edge generative AI technology. The exhibition will run daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Yangyang-eup Cultural Welfare Center exhibition hall until July 26th. The exhibition is hosted by Yangyang-gun and Sokcho City, and jointly organized by the Yangyang Culture Foundation and Sokcho Culture and Tourism Foundation.
2026.07.15