The Yangsan Gangbyeon National Song Festival is adding a fresh layer to local festivals. It now serves as a stage for aspiring singers from across the country. Observers compare this trend with the historical legacy of MBC’s Gangbyeon Song Festival.…
The Korean Announcers Club has announced a new honorary announcer program. For the first time, the club has awarded an honorary title to someone who is not a professional announcer. The move aims to build bridges between the broadcasting world and b…
JYP Entertainment officially announced that all five members of ITZY have re-signed their contracts. JYP said it will fully back the group, citing their performance power and global reach. Fans and industry observers mostly view the move as securing…
A serious misconduct by a senior KOMCA official was detected. The association immediately removed the official from their post and placed them on administrative leave. An extraordinary board meeting and further investigations are planned, along with…
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) began in 1996 and has become one of Asia's leading festivals. However, from 2025 BIFF will officially add a competitive section. This decision is a strategic move to discover new talent and raise the…
Seoul runs an "honorary mayor" system to bring citizen and expert views into city policymaking. It began as an honorary vice mayor role in 2012 and expanded to the honorary mayor model in 2016. Appointees use their professional knowledge t…
Why BNK Busan Bank’s Sponsorship Matters The atmosphere was electric. On August 18, 2025, BNK Busan Bank announced it would support the 30th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) with 500 million won in cash and about 400 million won worth of com…
Why Is the Reconsideration Debate So Hot Right Now? Tensions between the National Assembly and the Blue House (the presidential office in South Korea) have risen sharply. However, a single photo and stacks of documents on August 18, 2025, made those…
"A Jury Made by the Public" Tension and anticipation coexisted at the venue. On August 18, 2025, the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) — the national broadcast regulator — publicly announced the recruitment of a citizen jury. A photo b…
Why is this stage so hot in Gangneung? The night smelled of summer. On Aug 16, 2025, a crowd filled the temporary stage area at Gyeongpo Lake Plaza in Gangneung, a coastal city in Gangwon Province known for beaches and festivals. (Busking means stre…
Marking the Steps of Liberation We reflect on the meaning of liberation. On August 15, 2025 — Gwangbokjeol (Korea’s Liberation Day) — public ceremonies across Seoul and the country attracted broad attention. Among them, the most visible was a charit…
Why this event matters now The lights in the theater came back on for Liberation Day’s 80th anniversary. On August 17, 2025, President Lee Jae‑myung joined members of the public to watch the film "Independence Army: An Unfinished War." Off…