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A South Korean resort group has announced a long-term Picasso ceramics exhibition to accompany the opening of a new property. Grand Kensington Seorak Beach, operated by E-Land Park, said it will host a special permanent display of Pablo Picasso’s ceramic works in collaboration with E-Land Museum. The resort is

A South Korean luxury resort is set to host a first-of-its-kind permanent display of Pablo Picasso’s ceramic works inside a hotel complex. Grand Kensington Seorak Beach, operated by E-Land Park, announced that it will open a special permanent Picasso ceramics collection next September, making it the first global hotel

Democratic Party lawmaker Choo Mi-ae formally announced her bid to become governor of Gyeonggi Province in the June local elections, saying she would build a province that residents can be proud of. Speaking at a news briefing in the National Assembly, Choo said, “If reform is needed, I will push

The Korea Meteorological Administration warned of precipitation, including snow, moving along Korea’s east coast and into Gangwon Province from December 12 to 13, with some areas expected to receive up to about 20 centimeters of snow. The agency said rain or snow would start on the east coast and

A 41-year-old man from Busan donated five organs after being declared brain dead, giving new life to five recipients. Park Seong-bae’s heart, lungs, a liver, and both kidneys were transplanted on January 30 at Dong-A University Hospital in Busan. He left behind his wife and their newborn daughter, who

South Korea’s Constitutional Court opened a new channel for challenging court rulings on the first day such petitions were allowed, with four filings by 9 a.m. The reforms include an online submission system through the Electronic Constitutional Court Center, which began when the three judicial reform laws took

A narrow but globally relevant slate anchors Korea’s market day, with both domestic data and a heavy load of U.S. indicators to watch. The calendar also includes several key shareholder meetings for Korean listed companies, highlighting corporate governance activity on the domestic scene. Adobe reports earnings at 6:

At a briefing at the Blue House, President Lee Jae-myung announced that cooking oil and ramen manufacturers plan to lower prices on some products by up to double digits starting with shipments next month. He thanked the firms for joining the effort to address the crisis. The president said price

The U.S. Trade Representative said it has opened a Section 301 investigation into 16 economies to lay the groundwork for possible additional tariffs after the dissolution of reciprocal tariffs. The action targets Korea, China, Japan, Taiwan, the European Union, India, and other partners. Among the 16 economies named are

Wonju, a city in Gangwon Province, has been selected by South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport to participate in the 2026 Drone Demonstration City Construction Project. It is the only Gangwon local government chosen in Korea’s K-drone delivery track for two consecutive years. The city will