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10 of the Most Important Words in KoreaCULTURAL CODE WORDS THAT DEFINE THE KOREAN MIND In my book, Korea’s Business & Cultural Code Words I noted that all languages are refle...
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FOOD
Drinking Survival Rules in KoreaThe basic game plan for any night out among Koreans is to last five rounds which cover five different locations. These rounds often inclu...
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K-pop
NCSoft K-Pop Fanapp, Universe, is Reaching its Promised Potential with New ImprovementsOver a year since its release, the all-in-one k-pop media source has 36 active idol planets and will be introducing actor planets soon! Jan...
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Korean Drama
K-Dramas That Have Written HistoryThe Shows that Have Impacted Korea and Brought About the Global Korean Wave. It is undeniable that the world has come to recognize the qual...
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The Classic Korean Summer DishesThe hot season in Korea lasts four months and it’s not only hot but the humidity can be “muggy, oppressive, or miserable.” Savor the K-foods...
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The Origins of KisaengSkilled, Beautiful, and Much More Entertaining than Business Matters. In ancient times Chinese, Koreans and Japanese businessmen and govern...
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Author Chung SerangThe Youngest Korean Author to Have Her Novels Translated to Japanese Serang Chung debuted as a writer in 2010 at the age of 26, with her fi...
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K-pop
Monsta X Enjoying Monsta SuccessAfter many tough performances and auditions through Mnet's survival program “No.MERCY,” the winning contestants formed to create the new ...
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NO MIN WOOA Musical and Movie ICON No Min-Woo, also known as ICON, has produced an expansive portfolio in both the film and music industries. He has ...
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Ballerina Hyo Jung KangGraceful Ballerina Hyo-Jung Kang Dances Her Way Across the World and into the Spotlight Hyo-Jung Kang was born and raised in Seoul, Korea. ...
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Artist Yun-Woo ChoiDefying Boundaries through Massive Magazine and Newspaper Sculptures Yun-Woo Choi received a BFA and an MFA in sculpture from Hong-Ik Uni...
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FEATURES
Photographer Bohnchang KooBusinessman-turned-photographer communicates with his subjects through still-life photography, placing emphasis on sensibility Korean-born ...
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Korean Drama
Actor Jin GooHaving won the award for Best Supporting Actor at the Grand Bell Awards and Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2009 for his part in Bong Joon-Ho'...
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K-pop
The Soul of K.WillThe Voice That Brings Tears Kim Hyung-Soo, also known as K.Will, is a South Korean ballad singer and Radio DJ on 107.7 SBS Power FM. He mad...
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K-pop
YooSeung-WooSinging His Heart Out: The Story of a Young Artist YooSeung-Woo is a 19-year-old singer, song-writer and guitarist from Seoul. He has atten...
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FEATURES
Role of Friendship NetworksFriendships are obviously important in all societies for business as well as for social reasons, but few people go as far as Koreans in t...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Marvel Concept Artist Andy ParkBringing Comics to the Big Screen After debuting in the 90’s with his artwork in the best-selling comic book series: Tomb Raider, Excalibur...
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FEATURES
KANG.D of D.GNAKFashion Designer turns Imprecision into Perfection D.GNAK, a Korean-born fashion designer trained in New York, believes truly outstanding...
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Saving Face in KoreaGetting Along & Getting Things Done in Korea! The Importance Of Saving Face in Korea! Because of the importance of social class, rank ...
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FOOD
What to EatThe popularity of Korean food is spreading globally as it appeals to a wide range of tastes and offers diversity in its styles of cuisine. A...
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FASHION
Seung Gun Park’s pushBUTTONFashion is not just about clothes Creative director of pushBUTTON, Seung Gun Park, introduced the brand in 2003 as a young up-and-coming ...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Sumi Jo Singing with SeoulAn Interview With Grammy Award Winner Sumi Jo Sumi Jo was born Jo Su-gyeong. She is a lyric colotura soprano opera singer, which means whe...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Indie Group ThornappleAn Indie Group With a Unique Image Thornapple is an indie band from Seoul that began in 2009. Their first album was an overnight success th...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Jabbawockeez to Kinjaz: Ben ChungTaking Dance from One Generation to the Next From dancing as a hobby to performing on the big stage in dance crews, Ben Chung has made a na...
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TRAVEL
West Seoul Lake ParkAfter being closed to the public for 50 years, the West Seoul Lake Park, or Seoseoul Lake Park (서서울호수공원), reopened in October of 2009.In ...
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TRAVEL
24 Hours in Taean-gunSometimes the hustle and bustle, noise and chaotic surroundings of Seoul can become a bit too much to handle, and a quick getaway becomes...
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Chef Ryu's Hybrid Cuisine in SeoulA Ryunique Dining Experience Fusing Japanese and French Cuisine With Korean Ingredients Since its opening in 2011, the Seoul restaurant Ryu...
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SamngyetangSamgyetang is a chicken soup made with a small, whole chicken and ginseng. It is an iconic summer dish in Korea. People eat this boiling hot...
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Royal Cuisine Chef Bok-Ryeo HanHarmonizing different cultures through Korean royal court cuisine Bok-Ryeo Han promotes popular interest in Chosun dynastic royal cuisine...
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Chef Judy JooMaking Korean Food Simple As the only participant to serve as chef, judge and challenger throughout the Iron Chef series, Judy Joo has mad...
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Chef Akira BackFrom Mountain Terrain to the Culinary Domain Chef Akira Back comes from a background that spans South Korea, Japan and the U.S. and cross...
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LA: The Birthplace of the Nuevo TacoTRADITIONAL taco trucks and roadside pop-ups have a long history in Los Angeles. But the idea of what a taco is has changed dramatically....
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FEATURES
Hines WardNFL Analyst & Former Star Receiver Discusses his Korean Heritage Hines Ward is a champion on and off the football field who has come a ...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Classical Pianist Yoonie HanAn endless cycle of practicing, networking, traveling, and concertizing. Not many classical musicians can debut at the age of 13 with an or...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Margaret ChoComedic Shock and Awe for Social Awareness Korean-American queen of comedy Margaret Cho unleashed her unique brand of no-holds-barred comed...
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Ajumama’s Laura LeeEast Meets Midwest: Gourmet Food Truck is a Driving Force in Columbus, Ohio’s Food Scene Laura Lee’s gourmet food truck, called “Ajumama,” ...
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FASHION
LIE SANG BONGMaster of Fashion What do Korea’s First Lady, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Rihanna have in common? They have all worn Lie Sang Bong’s designs. O...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Pop Opera Diva Rose JangCrossing Cultural and Artistic Borders Rose Jang is an award-winning New York-based Korean-America pop opera artist, crossing musical genre...
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Guide to Korean Street Food - Part IComplete Guide to Korean Street Food Korean street food is part of the adventure when traveling in Korea. However, some people are like two...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Actor James KysonFrom Heroes to MMA Fighting Voted by TV Guide as one of “Hollywood’s 25 Hottest”, James Kyson is a South Korean born American actor with a ...
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FOOD
Chef Corey LeeWise Man From the East Becomes Wise Chef of the West Chef Corey Lee, whose Korean name is Dong Min (meaning “Wise Man from the East”), is a...
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Let's Eat FeetTwo Popular Korean Dishes that I Personally Enjoy Commonly are Made Up Entirely of Feet. They may not be the first dishes people are dra...
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TRAVEL
Gyeongju - Cycling through historyGyeongju was once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla that ruled about two-thirds of the Korean Peninsula between the 7th and 9th ce...
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TRAVEL
Yangnyeongsi Herbal Medicine MktDuring the Joseon Dynasty some 600 years ago, the medical institution Bojewon was set up in Jegi-dong. ‘Won’ means an inn that was locate...
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FOOD
How to Make GalbiGalbi No visit to Korea is complete without trying Korean barbecue that’s grilled in front of you over an open flame. If you can’t make a t...
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FOOD
How to make BibimbapBibimbap Bibimbap is a large bowl of rice topped with a colorful array of individually prepared vegetables and beef, and served with a goch...
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ENTERTAINMENT
Rockin' Out with Rock 'N' Roll RadioRockin' Out with Rock 'N' Roll Radio Rock and Roll is an incredibly diverse genre of music. Even with the exponential growth in its ever ex...
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