MMCA to Open Hands-On Children’s Exhibition ‘Still, the Days We Tried’ The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, said Wednesday it will open “Still, the Days We Tried” on April 17 at the MMCA Children’s Space on the second floor of the education wing at its Seoul museum. The MMCA Children’s Space is a family-focused area first introduced at the Seoul museum in 2025 to broaden children’s and family visitors’ museum experiences through participatory exhibitions and education grounded in contemporary art. The exhibition is presented with art April 16, 2026

Park Jeonghye Named Chair of Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation The Korea Heritage Service said it will appoint Park Jeonghye, a professor at the Academy of Korean Studies’ Graduate School of Korean Studies, as the fifth chair of the Overseas Korean Cultural Heritage Foundation, effective April 16. Her three-year term runs through April 15, 2029. Park has served as president of the Korean Society of Art History, a member of the National Institute of Korean History, dean of the Academy of Korean Studies’ Graduate School of Korean Studies, and chair April 16, 2026

Comedian Lee Su-ji Satirizes Fake News Targeting Middle-Aged and Older Viewers Comedian Lee Su-ji, who recently drew attention for a satire of kindergarten teachers, has released a new video lampooning the spread of fake news aimed at middle-aged and older audiences. On April 14, Lee posted a video titled “Poet Hwang Jeong-ja’s Lively Day! ” on her YouTube channel, “Hot Issueji.” In the video, Lee plays a character named “Hwang Jeong-ja,” a poet, and spends the day dining out, visiting a cafe and shopping at a department store with Na Bok-ja (Na B April 16, 2026

Young Women Are Transforming South Korea’s Pro Baseball Fan Culture Spring brings a familiar excitement in South Korea — not for cherry blossoms, but for baseball. Cheering sticks, coordinated chants, team merchandise and even dance routines once associated with K-pop fandom have moved into ballparks, reshaping the 45-year-old Korea Baseball Organization league in both scale and style. Last year, pro baseball drew a record 12.31 million spectators and generated more than 1 trillion won in annual economic impact. The KBO is aiming for 13 million fans this y April 16, 2026

Court Rejected Hwang Seok-hee’s Claim of Blackout Drunkenness in Sex-Crime Case Translator Hwang Seok-hee, 47, who has faced controversy over past sex-crime convictions, had a court reject his claim that he was mentally incapacitated due to extreme intoxication during his trial, according to a broadcast report. Attorney Park Eun-seok said on YTN’s “Case X-File” on April 13 that the charge of indecent assault causing injury carries a heavy statutory penalty under the Criminal Act, punishable by life imprisonment or at least five years in prison. Park said prison sent April 16, 2026

Jennie Named to Time’s 2026 100 Most Influential People List, Only K-pop Artist Selected Singer Jennie has again underscored her global reach. On April 15 (local time), U.S. newsmagazine Time published its list of the “2026 100 Most Influential People in the World” on its website. Jennie was the only K-pop artist named to this year’s list. The Time 100 recognizes people worldwide for influence, innovation and achievement across fields. Jennie’s recent results have also drawn attention. Her first full-length solo album, “Ruby,” was included in Rolling Stone’s “The 100 Bes April 16, 2026

New Books: Two Guides to Speaking With Confidence and Listening With Care The Language of Achievement: Calmly, Confidently=By Kim Seop, Apoint. “If your boss gives an unfair order, what would you do?” If that question freezes you, this book offers a way forward. It also speaks to everyday moments, such as when a partner suddenly texts, "Want to grab dinner?" and you feel tired, pressured and unsure how to respond. Kim asks readers to choose between simply talking and actually having a conversation. He argues that attitude matters mor April 15, 2026

Korea FDA Visits Functional Cosmetics R&D Site; Firms Report on Disinfectant, OTC Misuse, Patent Transfer MFDS visits functional cosmetics R&D site to speed product rollout Kang Seok-yeon, head of the National Institute of Food and Drug Safety Evaluation, visited the central research institute of cosmetics contract manufacturer Cosmecca Korea and held a meeting with industry representatives, the institute said Tuesday. The visit reviewed development and quality-research facilities for functional cosmetics, including new formulations, and examined recent technology applications and pro April 15, 2026

DKZ to End Group Activities After About Seven Years, Shift to Solo Work in June 그룹 DKZ가 약 7년간의 팀 활동에 마침표를 찍는다. 멤버 재찬은 팀 활동 종료 소식을 전하며 팬들에게 감사의 뜻을 전했다. Dongyo Entertainment said on the 15th that after discussions with the members, the group agreed to wrap up DKZ’s activities after its scheduled commitments through May 31, 2026. The agency thanked the members “for their precious effort and time,” and also expressed gratitude to the fandom, known as Dongari, for accompanying the group on its journey. Jaechan also addressed April 15, 2026

Biologics Shift From IV to Subcutaneous Dosing, Reshaping Prescriptions and Sales The biologics market, long dominated by intravenous (IV) infusions, is rapidly shifting to subcutaneous (SC) injections. The change is moving beyond convenience, with growing evidence that dosing method can reshape prescribing patterns and revenue, making formulation a key competitive factor. Industry officials said that in the U.S. market, an insurance billing code (J-code) began applying this month to Merck (MSD)’s SC formulation of its immuno-oncology drug Keytruda. With a J-code, admi April 15, 2026