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The New York Times8 Mon.
A Woman Won South Korea’s First Literature Nobel. That Says a Lot.
But while her victory was widely celebrated as a crowning cultural achievement for South Korea, what Ms. Han and these female writers represent is a form of rebellion against South Korean culture ...
Project Syndicate2 Mon.
South Korea’s Flourishing Culture and Teetering Democracy
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s failed attempt to declare martial law and the subsequent impeachment battle underscored the fragility of South Korea’s young democracy. Despite the country's economic and ...
The Diplomat1 Mon.
South Korea: Recognizing Yoon’s Achievements
On December 3 last year, South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law. After a motion for his impeachment was passed by the National Assembly on December 14, the president was finally ...
RTE Online5 Mon.
How South Korea became a cultural powerhouse
It is partly down to a 1993 government policy specifically designed to enhance South Korea’s global position by exporting cultural products. The idea was to increase the country’s "soft power ...
Gulf News8 Mon.
Hello Hallyu: Why is South Korean culture sweeping the globe?
How did South Korea become such a global cultural powerhouse in the recent times? A staff member checks books by South Korean author Han Kang, who won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature ...
Gehostet auf MSN1 Mon.
South Korea: A Global Trendsetter and Cultural Haven
From the infectious beats of K-pop to the soul-stirring narratives of K-dramas, South Korea has firmly positioned itself as a cultural powerhouse. Whether you’re exploring Seoul’s futuristic ...
Business Insider2 Mon.
South Korea
"a landmark achievement," the US Naval Forces Korea commander said. At least 15 people were injured after South Korean fighter jets involved in a live-fire drill dropped bombs on Pocheon ...
National Geographic news7 Mon.
How to experience traditional South Korean culture
In South Korea, some 150 historic crafts, customs and celebrations are recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience them to gain a deeper insight into the country, which honours ...
GOLF.com8 Mon.
Caddie culture in South Korea is unique. Here’s how.
If Mark Twain had played golf in South Korea, he wouldn’t have called it ... In Western countries, caddie culture has given rise to vivid archetypes, from the crusty Scottish looper to the ...
ABC News8 Mon.
A look inside South Korean baseball's elaborate 'cheer culture'
South Korean baseball's "cheer culture" is as important as the game itself. SEOUL -- Drumbeats roar and electric music plays as people dressed in uniforms swing to the rhythm together. At first ...
Bangkok Post6 Mon.
Thailand-South Korea dual narratives
(Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb) Thailand-South Korea relations are paradoxical. The countries share a dynamic that boasts both heroic achievements and glaring challenges. While their cultural and ...