Kwon Noh-kap to Hold Book Launch for ‘Kwon Noh-kap: 100-Year Biography’ at National Assembly Museum Kwon Noh-kap, chairman of the Kim Dae-jung Foundation (96) and a standing adviser to the Democratic Party, will hold a publication ceremony on March 6 at the National Assembly Museum in Yeouido for his book, “Kwon Noh-kap: 100-Year Biography,” which sums up his political life. The book features comments on Kwon from 117 people, ranging from presidents and first ladies to National Assembly speakers, prime ministers, ministers, political allies and juniors, rivals and friends. It is March 6, 2026

KB Kookmin Bank Nominates Yeon Tae-hoon as New Outside Director KB Kookmin Bank said Thursday its outside director nomination committee recommended one new outside director and three outside directors for reappointment. The committee nominated Yeon Tae-hoon, a senior research fellow at the Korea Institute of Finance, as the new outside director candidate. Yeon graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in economics and earned master’s and doctoral degrees in economics at the University of Michigan. He previously worked at the Korea Institu March 6, 2026

Celltrion, Yuhan, Dongkook Pharma and Kolon TissueGene Report New Study, Awards and Deals Celltrion: 52-week Stekima results show long-term treatment competitiveness Celltrion said Thursday that 52-week results from a global Phase 3 trial of its autoimmune disease treatment Stekima (ustekinumab) were published in the international dermatology journal Dermatologic Therapy. The study analyzed 52-week long-term data from a global Phase 3 trial involving 509 patients with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. It assessed Stekima versus the originator drug across efficacy, safety, im March 6, 2026

LIG Nex1 Named KRX’s 2025 Award Winner for English-Language Disclosures LIG Nex1 said March 5 it was selected as a “2025 Excellent English-Language Disclosure Company” at an awards ceremony hosted by the Korea Exchange (KRX). The KRX honor recognizes companies that provide high-quality English disclosures quickly and accurately, helping improve capital-market transparency and strengthen trust among global investors. Award recipients receive benefits including a five-year grace period from designation as an unfaithful disclosure company, exemption from annua March 6, 2026

Hyundai Motor Group to Expand EU EV Production as New IAA Subsidy Rules Loom The European Union’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, or IAA, is raising concerns across the auto industry. If the rules take effect as planned, electric-vehicle makers seeking EU subsidies would have to produce at least 70% of a vehicle’s parts in the EU. Hyundai Motor Group, which exports most of its EVs sold in Europe from South Korea, says it will reorganize its European plants around EV production to meet the new requirements. On March 5, the European Commission announced the IA March 6, 2026

Arko Marks 10 Years of Small Museums Turning Idle Spaces Into Local Arts Hubs The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Arts Council Korea (Arko) held an anniversary event on March 5 at the Artists House in Daehangno, Seoul, to mark the 10th year of the “Small Museum Creation and Operations Support” program, share results and recognize outstanding operations. Launched in 2015, the program converts unused public spaces in areas without museums into cultural venues to expand residents’ access to the arts. Since then, 38 small museums have been established March 6, 2026

SeAH Steel Profit Plunges 74.3% in 2025 on Impact of High U.S. Tariffs SeAH Steel said its 2025 results deteriorated sharply as high U.S. steel tariffs hit earnings, with operating profit plunging more than 70%. According to SeAH Steel Holdings on Thursday, SeAH Steel’s separate financial statements showed 2025 revenue of 1.3721 trillion won, down 23.2% from a year earlier. Operating profit fell 74.3% to 51.9 billion won, and net profit dropped 68.0% to 41.6 billion won. The company cited high U.S. tariffs as a key driver. With construction slowing and steel March 6, 2026

BTS Ticket Scalping Persists as Free Gwanghwamun Seats and Goyang Show Listings Soar BTS concert ticket scalping is surging, with seats for a free Gwanghwamun performance being resold for hundreds of thousands of won and scalped tickets for an Arirang show in Goyang approaching 1 million won. The resale market has effectively turned BTS tickets into a money-making venue, industry officials said, raising doubts about whether the government’s response is working. They argue safeguards remain weak, including what they describe as a hands-off approach to online resale platform March 6, 2026

BTS to Livestream Gwanghwamun Comeback Show Worldwide on Netflix BTS will meet fans worldwide from Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square, a landmark at the center of South Korea’s modern civic life, in a comeback performance that will be livestreamed on Netflix. “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang (ARIRANG),” set for March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square, will be broadcast live to more than 190 countries via Netflix. Organizers and tourism officials say the event is expected to showcase Korean cultural identity to a global audience and potentially translate interest into travel March 6, 2026

BTS Reveals Track List for 5th Album 'ARIRANG'; Title Track Is 'SWIM' BTS is returning with “SWIM,” a song that centers on love for life. BTS on March 4 released the track list for its fifth full-length album, “ARIRANG,” on the group’s official social media accounts. The image pairs the album logo with a red tape-like graphic. The 14-track album includes the title song “SWIM,” along with “Body to Body,” “Hooligan,” “Aliens,” “FYA,” “2.0,” “No. 29,” “Merry Go Round,” “NORMAL,” “Like Animals,” “they don’t know ’bout us,” “One More Night,” “Please” and “Into March 6, 2026