AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoK-pop: BTS’ “ARIRANG” has passed 5 billion Spotify streams, making it 2026’s most-streamed album so far, according to its label. Entertainment: Actress Kim Yong-ji shared wedding photos; Korean media report she is expecting a daughter, though she has not confirmed the pregnancy publicly. Seoul Culture: Design Week is drawing visitors to DDP and 150 citywide destinations, with a record 1,204 award entries from 91 countries. The city is also spotlighting 150 historic shops during Oraegage Week. Tourism and Heritage: Lawmakers criticized licensed guides for telling visitors that Joseon was a Chinese vassal state, while the Korea Tourism Organization acknowledged weak oversight of guide training. A new Seoul exhibition lets K-drama fans explore sets, props and filming locations. Everyday Tech: Toss is expanding face-recognition payments to department stores and cinemas, bringing biometric checkout to more public venues.
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