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The difficult battle between war and diplomacy
When China’s Qing Dynasty invaded Korea in 1636 to sever Korea’s ties to the Ming Dynasty, the Korean royal court fled the capital to take shelter in Namhan Fortress, in Gwangju, Gyeonggi. There, two conflicting opinions dominated: whether to make pe…
Oct 19,2017
Setting trends with a social media influencer : Brands clamor to be seen on fashionista Lee Nan-jeong’s Instagram account
Lee Nan-jeong, 33, usually begins her day at 8 a.m. She gets up and heads straight out the door to take a personal pilates lesson in the neighborhood. After returning home, she takes a shower, goes through her daily make-up routine and puts on her ca…
Oct 16,2017
A nighttime stroll through history : Jeong-dong Culture Night will celebrate 120 years since the founding of the Korean Empire
On Oct. 12, 1897, King Gojong became Emperor Gojong when he declared the establishment of the Korean Empire at the Hwangudan Altar, which was located just south of the Gyeongbok Palace, central Seoul. This year marks the 120th anniversary since the b…
Oct 14,2017
Korean TV producers call out Chinese copycats : Audiences notice more shows that look very similar to local hits
For Korean audiences, there is nothing surprising about seeing Chinese entertainment programs based off of concepts seen on Korean television. For years, Chinese broadcasters have been purchasing rights for popular Korean entertainment shows like “Da…
Oct 11,2017
Showing the ups and downs of having a pet
Featuring cute pets has long been a surefire way to boost a television show’s ratings. The roles of Sang-geun from KBS2’s “2 Days & 1 Night,” San-che and Ming-ki from tvN’s “Three Meals a Day” and Mocha from “Hyori’s Homestay” on JTBC, cannot be igno…
Oct 11,2017
Women look to break out of their digital prison: Providing options to victims of illegally distributed sex tapes
She looked down at the river below her feet, took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Her trembling fingers let go of the railing as she threw herself towards the cold water, praying that this miserable day would be her last. When 30-year-old Kim w…
Oct 10,2017
Great minds construct people-oriented cities
In recent years, Seoul has been slowly introducing architectural projects that attempt to breathe life into new public spaces in the city. Since this metropolitan city with 600 years of rich history has rapidly developed into one of the most energize…
Sept 14,2017
Bringing literature to life through animation : Director finds his voice telling classic Korean short stories
While it is not uncommon for novels to be the inspiration behind feature films, in Korea, books are rarely made into animated movies. But with the arrival of “The Shower,” an animated adaptation of a book called “Rain Shower” by the author Hwang Sun-…
Sept 13,2017
Solo dwellers turn to technology to meet neighbors : Smartphone app brings together those looking for community nearby
After graduating from a law school in Daegu, Jeong Ji-hoon, 33, finally landed a job in a law firm in central Seoul early this year. While living in Daegu and devoting himself only to studying, away from his family and friends in Seoul, Jeong says he…
Sept 07,2017
Running groups offer supportive environment for lonely joggers
When the clock struck eight on a recent Tuesday evening, about 100 gathered at a meeting point inside the Seoul Forest in Seongdong District, eastern Seoul. The diverse group, made up of those from their 20s to their 50s, were all dressed in stylish …
Sept 07,2017
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