Two Korean films, Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice and Netflix’s animated feature K-Pop Demon Hunters, have each picked up three nominations for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, marking one of the strongest years yet for Korean film and animation at the ceremony. According to the official announcement, No Other Choice is nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical…
Here are some recent headlines featuring Koreans that are worth a read. If an article listed below is behind a paywall, try signing up with your local library for free access to many of the major news publications. [Forbes] How The Women Of KPop Demon Hunters Took A “Golden” Moment And Turned It Into Real…
This is not a drill: Olive Young stores are coming to the US! This week, Korea’s No. 1 Health & Beauty Store Olive Young announced plans to expand into the North American market with the opening of its very first store in Pasadena (CA) by May 2026. And shortly thereafter, more California stores, including locations…
COTE Vegas is officially arriving on the Strip. Opening October 4, 2025, at The Venetian Resort, this will be COTE’s first West Coast location and a major expansion of its acclaimed Korean steakhouse concept. This will be the fourth location for COTE after NYC, Miami, and Singapore. COTE NYC is celebrated as the only American…
Soccer phenom Son Heung-min has officially joined the LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) in Major League Soccer (MLS). The trailblazing superstar made headlines with a record-breaking transfer fee of over $26.5 million, the highest in MLS history. This move ends his remarkable 10-year career at Tottenham Hotspur, where he served as both club captain and…
At the 47th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee in Paris last week, the Korean Peninsula claimed two new entries on the prestigious list of the greatest cultural and natural sites in the world. Mount Kumgang, North Korea’s mythic mountain range, and the Bangucheon petroglyphs in South Korea, an archaeological canvas of Neolithic life, add…
The Gold House 100 List celebrates the most influential Asian Pacific leaders who are shaping culture and society today. This prestigious list honors 100 of the most impactful Asian changemakers across entertainment, business, technology, sports, and fashion. Among 2025’s most notable highlights this year are: filmmaker Jon M. Chu, actress Michelle Yeoh, director Bong Joon Ho, singer Bruno…
It’s a triumphant kickoff to the 2025 Tony Award season for Korean Americans. “Maybe Happy Ending,” the luminous new musical from Korea, has captured Broadway’s heart. With a total of 10 nominations, it is tied with two other productions for the most nominations this year. Daniel Dae Kim was nominated for Best Lead Actor in…
Cote, the high-end Korean steakhouse in New York’s Flatiron District, has been ranked No. 10 on the 2025 World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list—making it the only U.S. restaurant to crack the top ten this year. Known for its polished take on Korean barbecue, Cote has held a Michelin star since its opening and continues…
(Article updated on April 8, 2025, with video footage of rocket launch and hatch opening) Astronaut Jonny Kim is the first Korean American to go to space. He’s also arguably one of the most remarkable individuals you’ll ever hear about. On the eve of his first launch into space, we reflect on a man who…