Cultural differences are a key charm of Korea's exploding pop market. When its stars start directly courting American ...

When faced with a common challenge, citizens are quick to come together ... factor in the nation’s ongoing journey towards democracy and accountability. In summary, the interplay between culture and ...

South Korea’s protest culture is not just evolving but setting a new global standard for how popular culture and civic activism intersect. This shift, driven by young activists and K-pop fandoms, ...

Obesity is increasingly becoming a cause of death in Korea, with more than 110,000 individuals dying in 2022 after carrying excessive body fat and being diagnosed with fatal diseases, a report ...

From the food we eat to the skincare we use, Korean culture is leaving its mark everywhere. The global phenomenon of BTS, the Bangtan Boys, and the irresistible world of K-dramas have captivated ...

But beyond raw anger at a government many feel has failed them, the swiftness of Yoon’s fall also gestures at the culture of South Korea, which has rapidly industrialized in recent years partly ...

Among member countries of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), South Korea has the highest suicide rate. Various reasons are cited to explain this sad statistic ...

When the Nobel committee recognized Han Kang in October for her body of work exploring “the fragility of human life,” it could not have known how relevant the theme would feel in South Korea ...

But beyond raw anger at a government many feel has failed them, the swiftness of Mr Yoon’s fall also gestures at the culture of South Korea, which has rapidly industrialised in recent years ...

[WHY] 'Valentine's Day, with Santa': How Christmas became a couples' holiday in Korea ...

After emerging from the 1950-53 war with North Korea, South Korea emerged as one of the 20th century’s most remarkable economic success stories, becoming a developed, globally connected ...