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Oriental Land confirms 'Disney Imagination' as the name of Japan's first Disney cruise ship

Oriental Land and Oriental Land Cruise have announced that the name of Japan's first Disney cruise ship, which will use the Tokyo International Cruise Terminal as its main hub, will be 'Disney Imagination'. The ship is scheduled to begin service in late 2028 (spring 2029).

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

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my1pick Releases September Settlement... Summarizing KDA and JMA Voting and Commerce Performance

DoHub's global fandom platform my1pick has released its monthly settlement for September, detailing partnership activities and commerce achievements. The report covers voting for the Korea Drama Awards and JMA, as well as various fan engagement events and chart results.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

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Seoul Metropolitan Government and Four Major Religious Groups Hold Open Forum to Unite in Respect for Life

The Seoul Suicide Prevention Center held the '2026 Seoul Salsa Project Open Forum' at the Korea Christian Building, bringing together religious leaders and officials to discuss mental health and the role of religious communities in suicide prevention.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

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Duho Corporation Records Largest Quarterly Performance with 268.32% Revenue Increase in Q3

Comprehensive content company Duho Corporation has set a new quarterly record, with third-quarter revenue increasing by 268.32% compared to the same period last year.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

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China's Jilin Province Pushes for Balhae Sites to be Listed as World Heritage... Short-form Drama Also in Production

Jilin Province in China is moving to register Balhae ruins as World Heritage sites and is producing a short-form drama about Balhae history. Professor Seo Kyoung-duk of Sungshin Women's University criticized these moves as attempts to instill distorted history in the Chinese public.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

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Solbi and Lee Kyu-han to marry in a private ceremony next April

Singer Solbi and actor Lee Kyu-han have announced they will marry in April next year. The wedding will be a private ceremony attended only by family, relatives, and close acquaintances.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

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Nowon Foundation for Arts and Culture ARIRANG Crowdfunding runs until November 5, allowing even Gugak beginners to release digital music with their own lyrics

The Nowon Foundation for Arts and Culture is conducting crowdfunding for the 'Yeoldudal Sori Arirang Project,' a citizen-participatory Gugak creation activity. Participants can write their own lyrics based on their life stories, record them, and release them as digital music.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

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KCM's wife shares thoughts on wedding held after 15 years... A family with three children

KCM's wife, Bang Ye-won, shared her reflections on their wedding ceremony held 15 years after they first became a family. She expressed gratitude for the blessings received and shared her commitment to living a happy life with her husband and their three children.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.15

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KBS Docu Insight to Track the Right-wing Radicalization of Japanese Youth on October 15 at 10 PM

The KBS Docu Insight program "The Generation Obsessed with Nippon" investigates the radicalization of Japan's younger generation into right-wing ideologies amidst economic stagnation and social anxiety. It explores the motivations of youth who justify colonial rule and the connection between historical wartime trauma and modern nationalist movements.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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my1pick September Settlement: YOUNITE Fan Event VVIP Concert Ticket Applications Open Until November 1

DoHub, a subsidiary of KOSDAQ-listed FSN, released the September monthly settlement for its global fandom platform my1pick, highlighting major partnership activities and commerce achievements. The report includes results from the KDA and JMA voting processes, as well as various chart rankings and fan events.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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Korean Cuisine and Dining Episode 774: Yeongam long-arm octopus, Geum River ginseng, and Haenam hairtail Autumn Hot Pot

This episode of Korean Cuisine and Dining explores the diverse world of "jeongol" (hot pot), featuring seasonal ingredients like long-arm octopus, ginseng, and hairtail. It follows the journey of these dishes from rustic field meals to royal banquets, highlighting the warmth and community found in sharing a single pot.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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KBS Seoul General Assembly: Leaders from 40 Countries and 120 Institutions Gather to Discuss the Future of Public Media

The 2026 Public Broadcasters International Seoul General Assembly is being held for three days at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul and the National Museum of Korea, featuring discussions on the role of public media in cultural development. The event includes special lectures from singer PSY and National Museum of Korea Director Yu Hong-jun, as well as a special exhibition and live broadcast of Music Bank.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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Uhm Jeong-hwa reveals photos from Copenhagen... Winter style completed with a black long coat

Singer and actress Uhm Jeong-hwa shared photos of her daily life in Copenhagen, Denmark, on her Instagram, showcasing a sophisticated all-black winter look.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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Do Byeong-hun, from white shirts to black jackets in pictorial

J Wide Company has released a concept pictorial titled 'WIDE SCENE' featuring actor Do Byeong-hun. The pictorial showcases his diverse charms through various styles and moods.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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Taobao launches 11.11 campaign with Zhang Linghe... Live broadcasts in 11 countries and regions

Taobao announced on the 14th that it is conducting an 11.11 shopping campaign featuring actor Zhang Linghe, targeting consumers outside mainland China. The campaign includes themed app interfaces, live broadcasts, and various advertisements across multiple international locations.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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France's Malou Oex Wins Paris International Jazz Vocal Competition

French vocalist Malou Oex took first place at the 2026 Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Vocal Competition held at Fondation Louis Vuitton. This marks the first time in the competition's nearly 40-year history that the finals were held outside of the United States.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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JUUN.J releases 26FW pictorial with Ahn Hyo-seop

Samsung C&T Corporation's designer brand JUUN.J has released its 26FW pictorial featuring global ambassador Ahn Hyo-seop. The pictorial is based on the season's theme, "Nostalgia," which combines novelty and nostalgia.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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Shakespearean Lines, Through Students' Voices... The First National Speech Competition

The Korean Shakespeare Association is recruiting participants for the first "Speak the Speech Korea," a competition where students recite lines from Shakespearean works in English. The event focuses on interpreting characters and humanities questions through a modern lens rather than just testing English pronunciation.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater to Host Free Performance by Gasa Inheritor Moon Hyun on November 4

Seoul Donhwamun Traditional Theater will present Moon Hyun's solo performance, "Complete Performance of the Twelve Gasa Project II - Half Performances of Four Gasa and Gyeongje Sijo ‘Life: Song’," on November 4. This performance aims to highlight the musical value and literary beauty of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Gasa and Gyeongje Sijo.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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Catenoid's Kollus LIVE launches real-time subtitles in 7 languages and Korean-English translation support

Catenoid has officially launched AI-based real-time Speech-to-Text (STT) subtitles and automatic translation features for its cloud-based live streaming platform, Kollus LIVE. The feature supports multiple languages and aims to improve accessibility for global viewers while reducing content operation costs for businesses.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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Musical actress Kim Hwan-hee signs exclusive contract with Big Boss Entertainment

Musical actress Kim Hwan-hee has signed an exclusive contract with Big Boss Entertainment. The agency announced the news on the 14th, welcoming her as a new member.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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Pregnancy rumors sparked by Yuna Kim's teddy bear photo... All That Sports previously denied rumors

Pregnancy rumors regarding former figure skater Yuna Kim have resurfaced following her recent social media posts featuring teddy bears. Her agency, All That Sports, has previously denied similar rumors in the past.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.14

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[100-Minute Debate]

The MBC program [100-Minute Debate] will discuss the controversy surrounding the film The Assassin(s) and the boundaries of historical imagination in cinema. The debate features political figures and experts to address the clash between historical interpretation and creative freedom.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.13

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Megan Fox Joins Adult Subscription Platform as Co-owner

Hollywood actress Megan Fox has launched her own page on an adult subscription platform and joined as a co-owner. She plans to provide exclusive content and communicate directly with subscribers through the platform.

Jeong Si-hwan · 2026.10.13