AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWorld Cup Focus: South Korea has named its 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Son Heung-min leading the charge for a fourth tournament as coach Hong Myung-bo aims to “empower” players and tailor roles after Son’s move to LAFC. Training Camp: The team will base in high-altitude Salt Lake City, with a domestic group leaving first and the rest joining later for a longer, full-team build-up. Korean Culture Abroad: In Nepal, the Korean embassy in Kathmandu handed over 600 basic Korean language textbooks to high school students under the King Sejong Foundation’s Korean Language Promotion program, as demand grows for Korean study. K-pop Momentum: Jennie’s “Dracula” climbs into the Billboard Hot 100 top 10, while BABYMONSTER’s CHOOM breaks their first-day sales record and sets up a 2026–27 world tour. Arts & Film: Cannes buzz continues as Bong Joon-ho says his next animated project aims to “surpass” Hayao Miyazaki.
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