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Excessive patriotism repels young Koreans : Throughout history, nationalism has been connected to identity
With the whole country feeling somewhat betrayed after the latest political scandal regarding President Park Geun-hye and her confidante Choi Soon-sil, it’s probably natural that many Koreans have become quite cynical about politics.And among…
Jan 25,2017
Creating a true home for the elderly : As the population quickly ages, architects reimagine spaces for older folks to thrive
Korea is rapidly becoming a superaged society. By 2026, it is expected that one out of five people in Korea will be over the age of 65. It’s even difficult to call those above 65 years of age elderly as many Koreans now live well over 90. Policies on…
Jan 20,2017
Lessons learned from a life lived to its fullest : Park Hye-ran reflects on fears of aging and death in latest book
Singer Lee Juck, 42, is a so-called eomchina, which loosely translates as “my mom’s friend’s son,” meaning someone who is good at everything. Lee has not only been acknowledged by the public for his singing abilities for over 20 years, but also gradu…
Jan 12,2017
Claw machines offer low cost, high reward thrill : As the arcade game makes a return, many question its longevity
Towards the end of 2016, a pattern of peculiar incidents made headlines. In October, a woman in her 20s had to be rescued by paramedics in Incheon after she climbed inside a claw machine through its narrow slot, which was about 30cm (12 inches) wide,…
Jan 11,2017
After year of tumult, culture fields seek direction : Major initiatives under Park administration have been delayed
The year 2016 will go down in history as a brutal one for Korea’s culture industry. Many large cultural projects turned out to be the ideas of Cha Eun-taek - the TV commercial director and close friend of Choi Soon-sil, the confidante of Pres…
Jan 09,2017
Taking to the streets to fight misogyny : Organizing online, young women turn anger into action
On Dec. 30, a person dressed as a red “Baby Vending Machine” walked back and forth in front of the Ministry of the Interior’s building in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul. When a passerby pressed a button on the box, a paper was released which read: “I’m s…
Jan 05,2017
Grabbing coffee with a cartoon : Character cafes are quickly popping up across Seoul, attracting people with unique worlds
Popping up all over Seoul in recent years, character cafes have become popular hangouts in a trend that is welcoming casual fans and character maniacs alike. Cartoon and emoticon characters fill these cafes, and visitors can see, touch, drink and eat…
Jan 04,2017
Staying in to work out at home : YouTube, Instagram help those who lack time, money get fit
“Lose weight,” is at the top of many recurring new year’s resolution lists.Many confidently think that things will be different this year, and sign up for a gym in early January. Many are going through the same ritual again, but this year’s …
Jan 03,2017
The great responsibility of a bell ringer : Overnight, Sin Cheol-min became caretaker of a national treasure
For 43-year-old Sin Cheol-min, becoming a bell ringer wasn’t a part of his life plan. Until it was. After bell ringer Jo Jin-ho, who was the fourth generation to inherit the job in his family, passed away at the age of 79 after suffering from cancer,…
Dec 29,2016
Standing up against misogyny in the arts : Sexual abuse cases brought to light major issues in cultural scene
For those in the Korean literary community, 2015 was quite a monumental year.Triggered by the plagiarism controversy surrounding star novelist Shin Kyung-sook’s works, the issue of so-called “literary cartels” emerged to the forefront.…
Dec 28,2016
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