Korean Studies scholars gather amid rising Korea Wave
Scholars say they are seeking ways to tap into the growing popularity of South Korean pop culture.
Scholars say they are seeking ways to tap into the growing popularity of South Korean pop culture.
Launched in 2010 as a messaging app, KakaoTalk grew in popularity exponentially over the years and branched out to other areas such as shopping and banking.
The outdoor mask mandate was lifted earlier this year, but many still stick to face coverings on the street.
With nearly 1 in 3 visitors to Vietnam last month being South Koreans, the figure marks the country’s growing demand for international travel.
Being a trained dancer herself, associate professor Chuyun Oh said the inspiration for her book came after meeting young dancers.
As political parties distance themselves from young politicians they once put on the frontline, it is highlighting the lack of youth political representation in the country.
South Koreans drank an average of 8.3 liters of alcohol in 2019, according to the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs.
From depression to suicidal thoughts, crypto crashes could have serious consequences for youth who have pinned hopes on risky assets.
Critics says the competition to get into top university has produced near-perfect students boasting impeccable records in leadership skills, volunteer work and academic…
Despite the warning signs, feminist author Rebecca Solnit also had a positive message for feminists in Korea.