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[Apr] Aging megastructure gives way to burgeoning hipster culture

Apr 25, 2022

Lights start to illuminate Sewoon Sangga’s third-floor plaza at dusk, October 2021. What is Sewoon Sangga? The literal translation of its quintessential 1960s name is “ Erecting Good Energy Shopping Mall.” As Seoul’s downtown core continues its breakneck development, Korea’s long-abandoned first urban megaproject has become the unlikely home to the capital’s young, hip crowd. When Sewoon Sangga was built in 1967, it was intended to contain a self-sustained
[Apr] Destinations to enjoy colorful spring flowers in Korea

Apr 25, 2022

A drone shot of Gyeonghwa Station Park in Jinhae-gu, Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do Province Spring has arrived and so have the blooming flowers that blanket Korean landscapes with a variety of colors this time of year. Here are some of the gorgeous destinations to enjoy spring from pink cherry to bright yellow canola blossoms. Gyeonghwa Station Park, located in Jinhae-gu, part of the sprawling coastal metropolis of Changwon in Gyeongsangnam-do Province, i
[Apr] Hangeul-learning programs ride tide of K-pop’s growing popularity

Apr 25, 2022

A scene from HYBE EDU’s new Korean learning program “Blackpink in Your Korean” / Courtesy of HYBE EDU The global popularity of K-pop has led to a new interest in learning Korean. The latest trend has prompted K-pop entertainment giants to release new learning materials for global fans. SM Entertainment, which has nurtured hugely popular K-pop groups like Girls’ Generation and SHINee, recently revealed that its subsidiary SM Culture Partners has joined hands with local
[Apr] Ask Us About Korea: There’s much more to Korean names than meets the eye

Apr 25, 2022

gettyimagesbank How do Korean names work? Korean names look simple – typically three syllables, a one-syllable family name first followed by a two-syllable given name. But there is a lot of complexity hidden in the structure, meaning and romanization of Korean names. To express a Korean name best in the Latin alphabet, the surname typically appears as a separate word, while the two syllables of the personal name are hyphenated. Of course, Koreans often re
[Mar] Concerns rise over Japan’s push for UNESCO listing of Sado Mine

Mar 27, 2022

Interior of the Sado Mine / Courtesy of Jung Hye Kyung, Northeast Asian History Foundation ● Seoul has protested Tokyo’s “ignoring the painful history of the forced labor of Koreans." ● Historians noted Japan deliberately limited the mine’s nomination to the Edo Period. The Japanese government's attempt to inscribe on the 2023 UNESCO World Heritage list a former gold mine linked to wartime forced labor is becoming an issue. The controversy centers on the Cabin
[Mar] Seoul Streets: Donuimun Museum Village preserves urban history

Mar 27, 2022

A snack counter with a retro vibe in Donuimun Museum Village's movie theater ● The museum offers a glimpse into history, all the way to the Joseon era (1392-1910). ● The Venue revisits “relics” from more recent times Seoul changes at such a rapid pace that the way neighborhoods once looked is quickly being forgotten after they have been uprooted and their residents lifestyles transformed. While the changes are mostly improving the quality of life, there is a growing
[Mar] [Mythical Creatures] Haechi, protector of Seoul

Mar 27, 2022

A stone haechi standing guard at Seoul Metropolitan Fire & Disaster Headquarters in central Seoul One of Korea's most iconic mythical creatures is the haechi, a chimeric animal that most closely resembles a lion or a dog, but it's covered with scales and has a dragon's tail and a single horn on its fierce-looking head. The haechi is widely seen as a protective animal, able to tell good from evil and also ward off misfortune and prevent fire. Its origin and appearanc

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