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(LEAD) Joseon Tongsinsa ship welcomed as 'Korea Day' kicks off at Osaka Expo

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with welcoming ceremony for replica ship; ADDS photos) SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched its official "Korea Day" celebrations at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo on Tuesday with a ceremony to celebrate the arrival of a replica ship reenacting the historic Joseon Tongsinsa diplomatic mission. The Joseon Tongsinsa were official diplomatic envoys sent by the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) to Japan between 1607 and 1811.
Seventeen to hold various events to mark 10th anniv.

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Seventeen will hold a variety of events to celebrate its 10th debut anniversary in Seoul, the group's agency said Tuesday. According to Pledis Entertainment, the "B-Day Party" will take place at the Banpo Hangang Park, a riverside park in southern Seoul, including the Some Sevit floating islets and Jamsu Bridge, from May 23 to 25. The event precedes the band's 10th anniversary and the release of its fifth studio album, titled "Happy Burstday," on May 26.
(LEAD) 'Yadang' becomes most-viewed 2025 film in S. Korea

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with 'Yadang' becoming most-viewed 2025 film; ADDS photo) SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- "Yadang: The Snitch" has become the most-watched theatrical release of the year in South Korea, surpassing Bong Joon-ho's Hollywood film "Mickey 17," the Korean movie's distributor said Tuesday.
'Hallyu' takes center stage at Osaka Expo as 'Korea Day' celebrated

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is leveraging the global popularity of its pop culture, known as "hallyu," to raise its international profile at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai World Expo, with a series of high-profile events celebrating "Korea Day" on Tuesday. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism kicked off the program with a reenactment ceremony at the Osaka Asia-Pacific Trade Center, celebrating the arrival of a ship carrying a historic diplomatic mission from the Joseon Dynasty.
'Yadang' becomes 1st R-rated Korean film to top 3 mln admissions in 6 years

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- "Yadang: The Snitch" has become the first R-rated Korean film in six years to surpass 3 million admissions nationwide. The crime thriller starring Kang Ha-neul, Yoo Hae-jin and Park Hae-joon hit the milestone Tuesday, 26 days after its release on April 16, according to its distributor, Plus M Entertainment.
Boynextdoor refuses to be boxed in with 'No Genre'

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Boynextdoor is back with its fourth EP, "No Genre," aiming to demonstrate its ability to perform across a wide range of musical styles. Unlike its previous albums, which were woven together by a single theme or narrative, the album set for release Tuesday at 6 p.m. brings together tracks with a wide range of genres and topics, unified by the group's distinct energy and performance style.
K-pop rookie Meovv aims high with 1st album

2 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Shim Sun-ah

By Shim Sun-ah SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Rookie girl group Meovv has already made a mark on the K-pop scene with its unique identity that channels the "chic and lovely" characteristics of cats. The group is now hoping to step boldly into a new era with its first physical album, "My Eyes Open Vvide," set to be released Monday evening.
U.S. says China-Russia cooperation will make U.S., other countries 'less safe,' 'less secure'

5 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Song Sang-ho

By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, May 9 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. State Department spokesperson said Friday that continued cooperation between China and Russia will make the United States and other countries "less safe," "less secure" and "less prosperous" after the leaders of the two countries issued a joint statement defending North Korea.
Trump reaffirms 'minimum' 10 pct baseline tariff, but notes possibility of 'exception'

5 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Song Sang-ho

By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, May 9 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday reaffirmed his administration's "minimum" 10 percent baseline tariff on U.S. imports, but raised the possibility of an "exception," as South Korea and other countries are striving to avoid or minimize the impact of new U.S. levies.
Trump gov't conducting security impact probe into imported aircraft, jet engines, parts

5 days ago | en.yna.co.kr | Song Sang-ho

By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, May 9 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration is conducting a probe to determine whether imported commercial aircraft, jet engines and related parts pose a national security threat to the United States, a Commerce Department notice showed Friday, a move that could lead to new tariffs on the aerospace industry.