South Korea will hold Hangeul Week from October 6 to 17, with events marking the 100th anniversary of Hangeul Day and the 580th anniversary of Hunminjeongeum, the text associated with the creation of the Korean alphabet. The main festival, Hangeul Hanmadang, runs…
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism says BCWW 2026 will expand overseas opportunities for Korean content through buyer meetings, a K-format showcase with Fox Entertainment, AI and short-form programming sessions, and discussions on Korea-Japan drama co-production.
A Yonhap column examines the growing appeal of Korean content in African markets, noting that interest now extends from dramas and K-pop to food, beauty, fashion, language learning and other lifestyle areas. It argues that African creators should be treated as creative partners in the next phase of Hallyu.
