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[Jan] Closer look shows K-pop bands are becoming truly global

Jan 24, 2022

K-pop singers Lisa, left, and Nichkhun / Courtesy of YG Entertainment and JYP Entertainment ● Lisa, from popular K-pop girl band BLACKPINK is flying high ● Other Thai K-pop members have paved the way If anyone were to claim dominance in the K-pop girl band universe, it would undoubtedly be Blackpink. And its member Lisa in particular is flying high since her solo debut last fall. Her song “ Money ” made it onto the Billboard 100 in Nov
[Jan] Korea’s Olympic legacy continues in Beijing

Jan 24, 2022

gettyimagesbank ● Koreans have been participating in the Olympics since 1912 ● 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing marks the third Asian Olympic host city in recent years As Korean athletes gear up for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, they may feel the burden of representing their country, as they may see themselves as the personification of the country ’ s advance. The Olympics are an important world event, but they are just a bit more meani
[Jan] In winter, Korean street food is life

Jan 24, 2022

A woman makes bungeo-bbang, a carp-shaped piece of bread stuffed with red bean paste, in Namdaemun, January 15. Courtesy of Jon Dunbar It's a cold winter day, with temperatures hovering around freezing. And in Namdaemun Market in central Seoul, dozens of people are lined up all around the block. For what? For hotteok, a flat, grilled pastry filled with brown sugar, honey and cinnamon – or sometimes even green tea. Koreans are up for street food anytime
[Jan] Korea to speed up efforts for energy transition under 2050 carbon neutrality goal

Jan 24, 2022

President Moon Jae-in speaks during a meeting with business leaders at Cheong Wa Dae on Dec. 10, 2021 to mark the first anniversary of the 2050 carbon neutrality vision. Courtesy of Cheong Wa Dae Korea will accelerate efforts in 2022 to reach carbon neutrality, with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy mapping out an action plan for the transition to renewable energy. The government-led green campaign is part of the "2050 Carbon Neutrality Vision" declared
[Jan] South Korea to continue efforts to improve inter-Korean relations and nuclear talks

Jan 24, 2022

From left, Assistant Minister of National Defense Yoon Dong-joon, Vice Minister of Unification Choi Young-joon and Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Yeo Seung-bae give a joint briefing on the government's 2022 policies on security, North Korea and diplomacy, respectively, at the Office of Inter-Korean Dialogue in Seoul on December 23, 2021. Courtesy of Ministry of Unification This year, the government plans to focus on resuming inter-Korean dialogue through various initiatives to
[Jan] Mouth-watering line-up of K-dramas in store for 2022

Jan 24, 2022

A scene from the upcoming series “Thirty, Nine,” starring Son Ye-jin / Courtesy of JTBC The year 2022 has an enormous lineup of Korean dramas ready from the get-go, all hoping to repeat the success of the Netflix hit “ Squid Game. ” Writers credited with hit programs like the romance series “ The World of the Married ” and crime thriller “ Stranger ” as well as big-name stars like Son Ye-jin and Kim Hye-soo are set
[Jan] Ask Us about Korea: Charye table

Jan 24, 2022

A photo of the ritual table for Charye / Courtesy of Imperial Palace Boutique Hotel Q. What goes on the ritual 'Charye' table? A. The ritual table set up to honor ancestors during Charye ceremonies for Seollal or Chuseok takes a long time to prepare, and the dishes are placed according to certain rules. The types of dishes and order of placement can vary depending on the region and a family ’ s traditional preference. But most often, the ritual table consists

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