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The Roots of South Korea’s Political Crisis
KELLY is a Professor in the Department of Political Science at Pusan National University. With democracies around the world under duress, South Korea seems to stand out as an example of resilience.
South Korea’s Culture Drives Medical Tourism: 4 In 10 Foreign Patients Influenced By K-Culture
A recent survey reveals that South Korea’s cultural appeal significantly influences medical tourists, with 41% of foreign ...
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Donald Trump’s tariffs appear to be benefitting an unexpected industry: K-Pop
South Korea's economy is heavily reliant on exports, and products such as semi-conductors and vehicles are likely to be hit ...
Why Korean variety shows are so text-heavy -- and why it works
The relentless captions in Korean variety shows, though overwhelming for the uninitiated, add space for exaggerated fun, ...
How a North Korean went from begging to K-pop
Yu Hyuk was just nine years old when he started begging on the streets of North Hamgyong, one of the poorest provinces in ...
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In South Korea, shamans are shunned — and revered
Shamans, the practitioners of an ancient belief system, are often disparaged in South Korea. But they also hold a special ...
Ukrainian mom's take on parenting in South Korea
Mom of 1-year-old son, Anastasiia Novikova extols Korea's postpartum care center, vibrant online communities for new moms, ...
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South Korea’s fitness craze meets reality as gyms shut down in record numbers
In 2024 alone, 553 fitness centres closed – a 26.8% increase from the previous year. Read more at straitstimes.com.
English words have invaded Korea. The government is fighting back
How do you say "deepfake," "ASAP" and "digital" in Korean? The fight to keep foreign words from diluting the language ...