Korea's cultural wave continues to grow in global reach and commercial impact, according to the latest annual survey released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) on March 30. Conducted across 30 countries and regions with 27,400 respondents aged 15 to 59, the 2026 Overseas Hallyu Survey — based on data collected in November–December 2025 — is the most expansive edition since the survey began in 2012, with Singapore, Chile, and Poland added to the sample for the first time. Seven in Ten Favor Korean Culture Overall favorability toward Korean cultural content stood at 69.7%, wi
Cheong Wa Dae Spokesperson Kang Yu-jeong released the following statement on March 2 about President Lee Jae-Myeong's meetings in Singapore: At tonight's state dinner, Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam expressed warm feelings of kinship, noting the many things Korea and Singapore have in common. He began by pointing out that men in both countries are required to fulfill mandatory military service, adding that he was delighted BTS had completed their service and would be performing in Singapore in December. He also noted that the people of both nations are growing closer in everyday ar