BTS Global Live Show Set for March 21 The seven‑member group will perform at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square at 8 p.m., debuting the lead single from their forthcoming fifth studio album “Arirang.” The concert will be streamed live worldwide on Netflix, marking the first full‑scale BTS event on the platform. BigHit Music confirmed the schedule and streaming partnership on February 3, 2026 [1].

China Commits to Constructive Role on Korean Peninsula Chinese Ambassador Dai Bing told Yonhap that Beijing will continue to play a “constructive role in our way” to help resolve security stalemate on the peninsula. He urged all parties, including South Korea and the United States, to take effective steps toward peace. The statement coincides with Seoul’s renewed push to revive inter‑Korean dialogue ahead of upcoming diplomatic talks [1].

Figure Skater Cha Jun‑hwan Targets First Olympic Medal The 24‑year‑old former child actor, who placed fifth at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games, is preparing for his third Olympic appearance at Milan‑Cortina 2026. Cha believes the northern Italian venue offers his best chance to reach the podium before retirement. His training focus and medal aspirations were highlighted in the February 3 report [1].

North Korean Troops Rehearse Parade Ahead of Party Congress Commercial satellite imagery analyzed by the U.S. monitoring site 38 North shows hundreds of soldiers practicing marching formations at Mirim Airfield in eastern Pyongyang. The drills appear to prepare for a military parade linked to the upcoming Workers’ Party congress, suggesting heightened display of force. These observations were published alongside other regional security updates [1].

Former Coupang CEO Park Dae‑jun Questioned Over Alleged Perjury Park, who led the e‑commerce giant from 2020 to 2022, appeared before police on Tuesday after being accused of giving false testimony during a parliamentary hearing in December. Investigators focus on his remarks about a possible cover‑up of a logistics centre worker’s death. The questioning underscores ongoing scrutiny of corporate governance in South Korea [1].

January Inflation Slows to 2 % While KOSPI Jumps Government data show consumer prices rose 2 percent year‑on‑year in January, the weakest increase in five months, aided by stable petroleum prices. Simultaneously, the Korea Composite Stock Price Index surged 4.68 percent to 5,181.41 points, prompting a temporary trading halt. These economic indicators reflect mixed momentum in South Korea’s post‑pandemic recovery [1].