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How to win makeup and influence people

An overnight Cinderella story isn’t a fairy tale when it comes to Korean cosmetic brand Mineral Bio, often referred to by its shortened name Miba. The company’s overnight makeover happened late last month when singer Hong Jin-young appeared on …

Apr 12,2018
Tour service offers a handsome oppa for hire

Hoping to fulfill their fantasies of meeting a man that resembles the heartthrobs that often appear in hit Korean dramas or are members of K-pop boy groups, many young women around the world have booked themselves a ticket to Korea. Looking to t…

Apr 11,2018
Hushed voices frantically look for ways to get out of trouble

“Help me please.” “I feel so awful.” “Will I be able to make it?” “Everything is falling apart.” “When will this be over?” The titles of the posts on a private community message board read like desperate cries f…

Apr 09,2018
Opera masterpiece ‘Manon’ comes to Seoul

French composer Jules Massenet’s “Manon” has been one of Europe’s most popular operas since its premiere in 1884. But in Korea, it has only been performed once - 29 years ago. A local production of the opera has never been attempted here, perha…

Apr 04,2018
Cyberbullies take their opinions to extremes

As the Me Too movement has been gaining momentum in Korea, more and more women have come forward with stories of sexual abuse and harassment at the hands of power figures across many industries. The revelations may help put an end to sexual…

Apr 02,2018
Natural wine has its moment in the sun

JEONJU, North Jeolla - Many dream of not having a hangover after a long day of drinking alcohol. According to some, that is possible - as long as you change your drink of choice. Fans of so-called natural wine are sharing testimonies of them h…

Mar 28,2018
In meat-loving Korea, vegans create ways to eat

Oftentimes, not eating meat is a difficult option in a meat loving country, where almost everything from simple soups to items on the vegetarian menu at a bistro contain at least a small amount of meat or animal-derived ingredient. If you order a…

Mar 27,2018
A long history of abusing power

Forcing women to massage his groin, touching their bodies, stripping them naked in the pretense of discipline, raping them and leaving them no choice but to abort the pregnancy that followed - these are the allegations raised by a total of 16 female …

Mar 20,2018
When public outrage extends to family members

Reality programs showing celebrities naturally interacting with their families have been a popular format for both networks and stars. For television networks, the format allows them to attract viewers curious about every nook and cranny of thei…

Mar 15,2018
Daehangno icon becomes a hub of innovation

After Seoul National University moved their campus to Sillim-dong, southern Seoul in 1975, the Daehangno neighborhood in central Seoul was left empty. Soon after, in 1979, architect Kim Swoo-geun built an office building for Samtoh, a publishing comp…

Mar 14,2018

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