1. Middle East tensions raise concerns over South Korea’s official trash bag supply as raw material costs surge

2. AI-voiced pet videos take over social media as owners turn everyday dog moments into relatable mini-dramas

3. Banksy’s identity reportedly revealed, raising new questions about anonymity, value, and meaning in art

1. BTS comeback at Gwanghwamun shines spotlight on Korea’s cultural heritage
2. Actor Gong Yoo attracts massive crowds at Florence Korean Film Festival as global interest in Korean cinema grows
3. Teacher influencers gain popularity in Korea, but questions grow over boundaries and oversight

1. BTS' comeback could rival Taylor Swift's $2 billion tour earnings record
2. Seoul hair salons turn into tourist hotspots as K-beauty demand grows

1. BTS comeback in Seoul sparks debate as red replaces the group’s signature purple

2. National Pension caught in crossfire over Heeseung’s departure from Enhypen

3. Venezuela wins their first World Baseball Classic championship

1. BTS comeback livestream draws scrutiny as strict filming rules spark media backlash in Seoul
2. Seoul makes public transit easier for foreign visitors with cashless card payments across subway stations
3. Poor air quality continues across the Seoul area with dust soaring to four times normal levels

1. KPop Demon Hunters wins two Oscars, including historic song award
2. Coffee and night views at Deoksugung: “Night at Seokjojeon” debuts next month

1. Seoul City plans unprecedented building controls ahead of BTS comeback concert

2. Seoul breaks into global top 10 in Time Out’s 2026 ‘best cities’ ranking for the first time

3. New study strengthens evidence that COVID-19 likely originated in animals, not a lab

1. Seoul opens its first public museum devoted to new media art
2. Tipping debate grows among Korean travelers in Southeast Asia
3. René Redzepi steps down from Noma after abuse allegations