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[Dec] Promises for Hashima Island should be kept before UNESCO accepts Japan’s Sado Mines

Dec 23, 2022

The entrance to Sodayu Tunnel at a mine on Sado Island in Niigata Prefecture, Japan (Courtesy of Northeast Asian History Foundation, Nam Sang-gu) Japan’s attempt to list its Sado Mines – a collection of mostly gold mines on an island off the coast of Niigata Prefecture – as a UNESCO World Heritage site is causing concern. Korea and other Asian nations whose citizens were subjected to forced labor there during World War II fear history will be distorted. The earlier
[Dec] Korean celebrities expand their talent into fine arts

Dec 23, 2022

Ohnim, better known as Mino of K-pop boy band WINNER, poses in front of his paintings at StART Art Flex in Seoul. (Courtesy of KPLUS) Many Korean celebrities are expanding their talent into fine arts, blurring the boundary between art and entertainment. One of the most active entertainers-turned artists is Mino of K-pop band WINNER. Since making his foray into the fine art scene in 2019, he has been presenting pieces under the name Ohnim. The 29-year-ol
[Dec] Snowy landscapes, ice sports spice up winter in Korea

Dec 23, 2022

A forest of sun trees and cedars on Chungnyeongsan Mountain in Jangseong, Jeollanam-do Province Korea has four distinct seasons, and winter, which just started, is quite colder and longer than many people outside of the country think. The average temperature in winter – from December to February the following year – has ranged between minus 1.4 degrees Celsius and 2.8 degrees above zero since 2012. But freezing cold days when the mercury can plummet to around minus
[Dec] Foreign influencers take K-cosmetics worldwide

Dec 23, 2022

Foreign influencers look at cosmetics from a Korean company at the event “Winter Paradise – A Touch of Gold” at Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery, December 3. (Courtesy of Julia Kim) On December 3, a remarkably diverse crowd of women packed into the Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery. The boutique hotel overlooking the Hangang River was the site for a celebration of newly released Korean beauty products. Titled “Winter Paradise – A Touch of Gold,” the event was organized by the
[Dec] Korea to invite ‘highest ever’ number of migrant workers in 2023

Dec 23, 2022

Migrant employees work at a casting factory in Paju, Gyeonggi-do Province. Korea is experiencing a labor shortage, especially in industries where migrant workers have ended up replacing Koreans, as many sectors of society return to pre-pandemic conditions following a drop in COVID-19 infections. To address this problem, the government plans to invite a record high number of migrant workers in 2023 to revitalize the country’s economy. Minister of Employ
[Nov] Belgian filmmaker explores driving force behind success of Korean classical musicians

Nov 25, 2022

Filmmaker Thierry Loreau (Courtesy of Thierry Loreau) Belgian filmmaker Thierry Loreau has been a keen observer of the classical music scene in Korea. The director has visited Korea 17 times since his first trip in 2010 and made two documentaries about Korean musicians making a splash on the international stage – “Korean Music Mystery” (2012) and “K-Classics Generation” (2020). He said Korea’s award-winning classical musicians send a message that this genre
[Nov] Korea celebrates Kimchi Day on November 22

Nov 25, 2022

Kimchi, the traditional Korean side dish generally made of fermented cabbage, salt and hot pepper powder, is the country’s most famous staple dish. Eaten at almost every meal, kimchi means so much to Koreans that the country has a day dedicated to it – Korea designated November 22 as Kimchi Day in 2020, in line with efforts to promote kimchi’s excellence in terms of nutrition and highlight its cultural value. Not only Korea, but several U.S. states – Cal

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