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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
Ministry’s artwork creates diplomatic discussion : What’s on display in government buildings is of national interest

A Korean proverb says that “If it ends well, it’s my doing. If it doesn’t, it’s the ancestor’s fault.” In the lobby of the building that houses the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Doryeom-dong, central Seoul, one “ancestor” can’t be misse…

Nov 06,2017
Fear of chemicals changes shopping habits : After slew of products were found to pose dangers, consumers have taken safety into their own hands

Ever since the controversy over the safety of sanitary pads broke out in Korea this August, 25-year-old university student surnamed Park has been afraid to have her period. A cost-conscious consumer who used sanitary pads made by the brand Lilian, Pa…

Oct 31,2017
Demographic shifts has locals rethinking family: As nation grows old, homes become smaller

A few years ago, a house was not considered a home without a family. Creating a home of one’s own meant forming a family, with a spouse and two children to fill the rooms of a three-bedroom apartment. But nowadays, people are challenging the conventi…

Oct 30,2017
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

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