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  Korean Air to Open Renovated Flagship Lounge at LAX Korean Air said Saturday it will open a next-generation flagship lounge on March 6 (local time) at Los Angeles International Airport in California. The new lounge is in the Tom Bradley International Terminal. Ahead of the opening, the airline held a two-day preview event starting Feb. 26 (local time), drawing about 200 guests for an introduction and tour. Korean Air said it invested about 65 billion won and completed the lounge after 22 months of construction. The facility consists of t March 1, 2026
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  BTS’ Jung Kook builds solo success with ‘Seven’ and ‘GOLDEN’ ahead of group comeback With BTS preparing to return in March, anticipation is rising worldwide. The comeback news, carried by “Arirang,” and plans for a world tour are expected to trigger immediate reactions beyond the music industry, affecting tourism and broader local economies. BTS is seen as both a force with global economic impact and a symbolic name that has elevated South Korea’s image. Ahead of the comeback, this outlet is publishing a “BTS member profile” series examining the group’s seven members one by one. March 1, 2026
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  Culture Minister Choi Hwi-young Attends K League 1 Opener, Discusses Soccer’s Growth Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Choi Hwi-young visited the opening match of the K League 1 season and met with officials to discuss ways to sustain the growth of professional soccer. The ministry said Choi attended the Hana Bank K League 1 2026 match between Incheon United and FC Seoul at Incheon Football Stadium on the 28th, encouraged players and heard on-site views from soccer officials on measures to support the sport’s continued development. Before kickoff, Choi held a meeting w February 28, 2026
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  BTS to Hold Free Gwanghwamun Comeback Show; Gyeongbokgung to Close March 21 BTS’ free comeback concert at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square is three weeks away, and the group is expected to perform a mix of new tracks and past hits during the roughly one-hour show. According to the music industry on Friday, HYBE is discussing a set list for the March 21 event, a free performance marking the release of BTS’ fifth full-length album, titled “BTS THE COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG,” to be held at Gwanghwamun Square. The concert is expected to run about an hour. HYBE said t February 28, 2026
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  How MyData Services Are Automating Rate-Cut Requests and Boosting Credit Scores MyData services have taken a step forward. What once mainly gathered scattered personal information in one place is increasingly being used to deliver practical financial benefits. The Financial Services Commission said on the 27th that a service launched on the 26th will automatically file requests for loan rate cuts without requiring customers to visit bank branches each time. Under the system, a MyData-based artificial intelligence agent asks lenders for a rate reduction on behalf of b February 28, 2026
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  BTS’ V Builds Influence Through Image as Group Nears March Comeback With BTS set to return in March, anticipation is rising again worldwide. News of the comeback and plans for a world tour, shared through “Arirang,” is drawing immediate attention beyond music, with ripple effects expected across tourism and broader economies. BTS is seen as both a force that can affect the global economy and a symbolic name that elevates South Korea’s image. Ahead of the comeback, this outlet is publishing a “BTS Member Profile” series, taking a closer look at each of the February 28, 2026
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  Why Helicopters Still Matter in the Drone Age Army forces cannot do without helicopters. They are a core means of moving airborne troops and are effective at suppressing armored threats that endanger infantry. Helicopters gained prominence after the Vietnam War, when armed UH-1s carrying machine guns and rockets helped make rotorcraft a main Army combat platform. U.S. attack helicopters such as the Apache later earned the nickname “tank killer.” Since the Russia-Ukraine war, helicopter units have faced a new challenge as low-cost d February 27, 2026
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  KAI committee recommends Kim Jong-chul as inside director candidate for CEO selection Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) said its director candidate recommendation committee on Thursday recommended Kim Jong-chul, former director general of the Defense Technology Protection Bureau at the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, as an inside director candidate as part of the process to select a new CEO. KAI held an extraordinary board meeting the same day and approved an agenda item to appoint a director for submission to a shareholders meeting. The company plans to put the February 27, 2026
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  Korea Low-Cost Airlines Post Losses as Weak Won and High Fuel Costs Bite Despite a rebound in passenger demand, South Korea’s low-cost carriers posted a string of losses as a weak won and high oil prices drove up costs, the industry said. Intensifying competition — often described as a “chicken game” — further squeezed margins. Carriers say they will prioritize tighter, efficiency-focused management this year to improve profitability. According to the industry on Feb. 27, T'way Air posted 1.7981 trillion won ($) in revenue last year and an operating loss of February 27, 2026
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  Koyote’s Shinji Shares Wedding Photos Ahead of May Marriage to Singer Moon Won Koyote member Shinji has released wedding photos. Shinji posted several images on social media on Feb. 27 with the caption, “Wedding photo.” In the photos, she poses in a wedding dress and other outfits. Comments included “Bless you,” “A goddess, literally,” and “It’s a full-on photo shoot.” Shinji is set to hold a wedding ceremony in May with singer Moon Won.* This article has been translated by AI. February 27, 2026