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Plunge to virtual death at extreme VR arcade
With the days getting shorter and the weather getting colder, people are increasingly seeking recreation indoors, and those looking for alternatives to outdoor workouts may find it in virtual reality (VR) arcades. Fanta VR, the largest such arcade…
Dec 26,2017
Capturing people’s truest colors : Kim Si-hyun’s unique ID photos have been a hit across social media
When you think of an ID picture, what comes to mind? Many Koreans would recall awkward smiles in front of red or white backgrounds that are usually used for ID cards or passports. Until 24-year-old photographer Kim Si-hyun and her brand Si-hyun…
Dec 13,2017
Aging population creates a ‘silver opportunity’ : Entrepreneurs are finding success catering to old folk
Shin Jun, the 41-year-old CEO of Care You, never expected that he would be running a “silver start-up.” But an experience he had while living abroad in the United States changed all of that. After graduating college, Shin spent a little over a year w…
Dec 07,2017
Designing a clock that can save your life
On the outside, the Life Clock looks just like an ordinary clock. It is well designed and would look good hanging on any wall. However, the clock offers more than what meets the eye when you take a look inside. The clock doubles as a disaster pr…
Dec 07,2017
Learning history from a Korean fashion pioneer : For designer Jin Teok, it all started with a white shirt
Currently on display at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco is the “Couture Korea” exhibition, which will be held through February. The exhibition features works from various Korean fashion designers who have been influenced by Korean traditional a…
Dec 06,2017
A quiet cave in the middle of the bustling city : Sleep cafes offer beds to anyone looking for a peaceful place to nap
A 30-year-old office worker surnamed Park recently found a place of refuge not far from his workplace. Often working late into night, visiting a sleep cafe during his lunch hours has almost become a permanent part of his work life. Park said he used…
Nov 29,2017
[HONGDAE ON A BUDGET] A full day in Hongdae for the frugal explorer : For less than 30,000 won, check out food, books, art and more in Seoul’s most creative neighborhood
Over the past few years, You Only Live Once, or YOLO for short, was a phrase that many young people adopted to empower themselves to do more with their money. But the thinking over how people should best spend their funds has recently shifted,…
Nov 27,2017
Citizens amplify their concerns to the Blue House : Some worry that the petition platform could be too crowded
“President Moon Jae-in, please help me get a job.” “Former president Park Geun-hye should be released.” “The natural disaster text messages should be sent in English as well.” “Why do we always have to take the CSAT on Thursdays?” …
Nov 23,2017
Taking it outside, where all the world’s a stage : Spontaneity of immersive storytelling appeals to theater fans
“MIIN,” a collaborative performance by Korean and British choreographers Cha Jin-yeob and Darren Johnston staged last month at the Oil Tank Culture Park in Sangam-dong, western Seoul, was certainly different than most dance performances. One of…
Nov 15,2017
A life spent pushing the boundaries of expression : Literary critic Hwang Hyun-san is always on the hunt for new talent
A sharp-eyed assessor of poetry, an excellent essay writer and a reliable French-Korean literary translator - literary critic Hwang Hyun-san has so many titles that it is hard to describe all of the roles that he plays in a brief description. The 72…
Nov 09,2017
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