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Disney's newest hero might not be what you expect

Disney protagonists have always ventured into the unknown — whether it’s to save, or find their loved ones, to discover their self-worth, or even to just have a fun adventure. In Walt Disney Animation Studios' 60th feature film “Encanto," even...

2021-11-18

The voices of 'Yumi's Cells' talk pressure, pandemic and pride

When the news broke that “Yumi’s Cells” was set to be adapted into a television series last year, fans of the mega-popular Naver Webtoon were not pleased. The 512 episodes of the series, created by Lee Dong-geun, garnered some 3.2 billion views...

2021-11-04

[CHANGING WORLD] Co-chair of carbon commission is in the hot seat

The 2050 Carbon Neutrality Commission is in the hottest of hot seats. Its job is to come up with ways that Korea will achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

2021-10-14

[TEST DRIVE] Genesis impresses big-time with all-electric GV60 SUV

Genesis is coming late to the electric vehicle (EV) market, but with the GV60 SUV, Korea's highest end car brand shows it wants to do all-electric right.

2021-11-06

[INTERVIEW] Ohouse found an opportunity in cookie-cutter flats

Some people are spending more time touring the homes of strangers than shopping for fashionwear or beauty products as interior decorating has become a trend.

2021-10-04

[Video] Taking the perky little Casper for a spin

This perky little car named Casper is Hyundai Motor’s first mini SUV in nearly 20 years. The Korea JoongAng Daily recently got a closer look at the khaki colored model, equipped with a 1.0-liter turbo...

2021-09-30

[INTERVIEW] Zigbang wants to innovate living spaces with tech

Despite having a very active property market and highly-developed IT infrastructure, Korea has been lagging in terms of development in the real estate business.

2021-08-29

[TEST DRIVE] Kia's all-electric EV6 is a powerful dark horse on the road

Kia’s all-electric EV6 SUV doesn't look too aggressive on the outside but lets out its hidden beast when it hits the road.

2021-08-28

He wants to sell you a small piece of Gangnam for about 5 bucks

Buildings cost a fortune in Seoul, especially in the Gangnam District in the southern part of the capital city, but now there is a way to own a piece of high-end Korean property for 5,000 won ($4.30).

2021-08-16

Meet the actors ready for roles other than the 'foreigner'

Foreign actors in Korea tend to be typecast as villains — such as members of the mafia, soldiers from the opposing side or thugs — or as mysterious strangers who briefly offer help to protagonists before disappearing. Their dialogue is mainly in...

2021-08-09

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