One of my favorite things about Incheon International Airport is that Korean culture sometimes appears where you least expect it.
While passing through Terminal 2, I came across a live traditional performance presented by the Korea Heritage Agency (국가유산진흥원). Instead of another airport advertisement or duty-free shop, travelers were treated to Korean music and dance performed in hanbok.
The 2026 World Baseball Classic began with excitement at the Tokyo Dome, where Korea secured an impressive opening victory, 11-3 vs Czech Republic. Korean fans filled the stadium with cheers, flags, and chants as the national team delivered a strong performance to start the tournament.
Adding extra excitement, Wendy of Red Velvet threw the ceremonial first pitch. The K-pop star smiled and waved to the crowd before delivering the pitch, creating a memorable moment that blended Korean pop culture with international baseball.
South Korea is rapidly moving toward a wallet-free future with the nationwide expansion of the Mobile Resident ID. This government-issued digital ID now works for identity verification at airports, banks, hospitals, convenience stores, and even age-restricted purchases.
