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  New Musical 'Jeokto' Recasts Romance of the Three Kingdoms Through a Warhorse’s Eyes “It’s not a familiar hero tale. It’s the story of the warhorses that carried those heroes,” lyricist and playwright Han Areum said Monday at a news conference at Daehakro Arts Theater in Seoul. “It starts with Jeokto’s birth, follows its life as a warhorse on the battlefield, and shows it growing through brutal reality and coming to understand life.” The original musical ‘Jeokto_History of the Reins and Saddle’ (3.7.~3.29. SH Art Hal February 24, 2026
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  Kim Tae-heon Elected Head of Korea Publishers Association, Pledges Book Fair Transparency Kim Tae-heon, CEO of Hanbit Media Co., was elected the 52nd president of the Korean Publishers Association. The association held its 82nd regular general meeting at 2 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the Korea Press Center International Conference Hall and elected Kim to a three-year term. Kim won the most votes among 351 member companies that cast ballots, out of 519 eligible voting members. His pledges include strengthening publisher-led policy capacity, rebuilding cooperation with the public sec February 24, 2026
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  Actor Lee Jong-hyuk’s Son Lee Jun-su Enters Chung-Ang University Actor Lee Jong-hyuk’s second son, Lee Jun-su, has entered Chung-Ang University. Lee posted photos on social media on the 24th from the “2026 academic year Chung-Ang University College of Arts freshman entrance ceremony,” along with an image of the campus. He previously was accepted through early admissions to several programs, including the acting major in the Department of Performing Arts at Seoul Institute of the Arts — Lee Jong-hyuk’s alma mater — as well as the theater (acting) majo February 24, 2026
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  Lee Kang-in Named KFA Men’s Player of the Year, Beating Son Heung-min for First Win South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-in of Paris Saint-Germain was named the Korea Football Association’s men’s Player of the Year, edging Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC for his first win of the honor. Lee was announced as the men’s winner at the 2025 KFA Awards held Feb. 24 at Korea Football Park in Cheonan. The Player of the Year award recognizes Korean men’s and women’s players for standout performances with both their clubs and the national teams. Winners are determined by a comb February 24, 2026
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  KR chief Lee Young-seok touts 2025 revenue milestone, targets record 2026 results "Even as global environmental rules tighten and the maritime industry undergoes digital transformation, the Korean Register will continue to grow based on technological competitiveness and customer trust," KR Chairman Lee Young-seok said at a KR press briefing on Feb. 24 at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Lee said external uncertainty is expected to persist this year and stressed that KR will push technological innovation to overcome challenges. "Through field February 24, 2026
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  BTS’ Jimin, an Emotion-Driven Performer, Builds His Solo Story With ‘FACE’ and ‘MUSE’ With BTS preparing to return in March, anticipation is rising worldwide. News of the comeback and plans for a world tour has prompted immediate reactions beyond the music industry, including in tourism and local economies, signaling another major wave of interest. BTS is seen as both a global economic force 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 group’s seven February 24, 2026
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  Silla Gold Crown Exhibition Draws 285,401 Visitors at Gyeongju National Museum Gyeongju National Museum said Monday that its special exhibition “Silla Gold Crowns: Power and Prestige,” which ended Feb. 22, drew a total of 285,401 visitors. The exhibition opened to the public on Nov. 2, 2025, and ran for 110 days through Feb. 22, 2026. The museum estimated average daily attendance at about 2,594. Attendance was capped at 150 people per time slot, or 2,550 a day, but every slot sold out, with more than 270,000 visitors coming during the run. The show a February 24, 2026
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  FootJoy Unveils Next-Generation PRO/SL Golf Shoe Backed by Tour Feedback FootJoy said Monday it is introducing a next-generation PRO/SL golf shoe after redesigning the model’s structure from top to bottom. The company unveiled the PRO/SL at a launch event at the Westin Josun Parnas Harmony Ballroom in Samseong-dong, Seoul. Chris Lindner, chief executive at FootJoy’s U.S. headquarters, and Richard Fryer, global vice president of product, attended the event and outlined the brand’s footwear philosophy and the development of the PRO/SL with Z-TEC. First released February 24, 2026
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  National Museum of Korean Literature Unveils Original 'Paris Petition' for March 1 Anniversary The National Museum of Korean Literature on Monday released the original manuscript of the “Paris Petition” to mark the March 1 Independence Movement anniversary. The document is the original letter sent to the Paris Peace Conference shortly after the March 1 Movement, drafted by a nationwide coalition of Confucian scholars. The museum said it was prepared in consultation by organizers Kim Chang-sook and Kwak Jong-seok, written in Kwak’s own hand, and later supplemented with notes by clas February 24, 2026
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  Rising Delinquencies and Bigger Provisions Cloud South Korean Banks’ Profits Rising loan delinquencies and heavy provisioning are weighing on South Korea’s banks, even as they step up efforts to sell off bad loans. Analysts say asset-quality management is being tested because new delinquencies are increasing faster than banks can dispose of nonperforming loans. According to the financial sector on Monday, banks sold 8.1 trillion won ($8.1 trillion) worth of NPLs last year. Banks typically classify loans delinquent for more than three months as NPLs and, when rec February 24, 2026