[Culture] Christmas in Korea
Christmas is definitely not a traditional Korean holiday, but that is not to say it…
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[Culture] Ministry of Culture to expand global export of Hallyu content
South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced that it plans to diversify its…
[Culture] South Korea launches Hallyu department
Kpop has reached a new level of popularity. Subsequently, Korea’s Ministry of Culture has launched new…
[NEWS] BLACKPINK named “Biggest Kpop Girl Band” by British Vogue
This week, the British Vogue named BLACKPINK the “biggest Kpop girl band on the planet”.…
[Culture] Hangang Park
It’s spring! The sky is blue, the sun is out, and sadly, most of us…
[Culture] Daegwallyeong Snow Festival
In the peak of winter, Korea sees temperatures plummet and flurries fall. Snow is a…
[Culture] Animal Cafes
A cup of tea with a kitty on your lap? Coffee and a cuddly pup…
[CULTURE] Korean Hanji
One of Korea’s greatest artistic contributions to the world has been paper-making. Known for its…
[OP-ED] Cultural appropriation and colourism in Kpop
Kpop is fast becoming a phenomenon across the globe. The hallyu wave has seen Kpop…
[Culture] Jjimjilbang
Jjimjilbangs are probably instantly recognisable to anyone that has watched Korean dramas or variety shows.…