Traditions of Chuseok holidays: how it was and how it is
Although commonly referred to as “Korean Thanksgiving,” Chuseok is actually not really about giving thanks for the year’s harvest.
Yoon Min-sik
Does South Korea need a ‘loneliness minister’?
Despite the apparent lack of momentum, there are indications that the Korean government could be more involved in the issues of social isolation and loneliness.
Ramen, ramyun, or ramyeon? Stories behind the popular instant noodles
Ramen, ramyeon or ramyun – one may ask: Why does it even matter? Some say it does so because to many Koreans, ramen and ramyeon are two different dishes.
Sadness overload: The tricky art of ‘sinpa’ tear-jerkers
The use of sinpa, the overly-emotional and dramatic scenes that Korean films and dramas employ, is often ridiculed, but box office scores indicate that it sells.
Is Korea soft on crime?
Experts point out that simply enforcing heavier penalties on criminals is not enough to reduce serious crime.
S. Korean President’s supposed ‘love of English’ raises eyebrows
President Yoon Suk-yeol’s unusual tendency of using English words instead of local terms is annoying some.
South Korean cinema is having its moment in the sun
Prior to the 21st century, South Korean movies were a near non-factor on the international stage.
Is Son Heung-min the best footballer South Korea has ever produced?
Local pundits claimed in 2019 that Son had already become the best soccer player in the country’s history, a title that once exclusively belonged to 70's legend Cha Bum-kun.
‘Bullying’ by coaches, teammates blamed for young footballer’s suicide
Verbal abuse by coaches, favouritism, threats, insults are just of the complaints made online by a person claiming to be a parent of Jeong Woo-rim, the 18-year-old football player…
South Korea goes unmasked amid remaining concerns
Starting Monday (May 2), masks are only mandated indoors and during outdoor activities of events that carry a high risk of infection.