Even 4-year-olds in South Korea are facing immense academic pressure– What's happening?
A recent government survey found that parents of children under the age of six spent nearly 815 billion won (US$558 million) ...
The pressure of South Korea’s celebrity culture as a new case raises questions
Who was Kim Sae-ron?Kim Sae-ron was once one of South Korea's most promising film stars. She began acting at age 9 in the ...
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Cultural Gold: 10 Korean Practices Indians Should Try
South Korea has risen to prominence as a global cultural powerhouse in the last decade. From K-pop and K-dramas to inventive ...
South Korea's reputation has been rocked by martial law and president's dismissal
South Korea's constitutional court confirmed the dismissal of President Yoon Suk Yeol - months after he was impeached for ...
How Kim Soo-hyun accusations put South Korea’s celebrity culture under the spotlight
South Korea has been abuzz over the sensational allegations against actor Kim Soo-hyun following the suicide of Kim Sae-ron.
How South Korea’s Democracy Prevailed Over a Reckless Leader
The rise and fall of Yoon Suk Yeol exposed a vulnerability in South Korean democracy, but also a resilience. Its people were ...
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Singapore, South Korea celebrate 50 years of friendship with plenty of activities lined up
To commemorate the milestone, the South Korean embassy has organised a flurry of activities from arts and culture to food and ...
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Foreigners in Korea invited to explore and promote K-culture
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ... and Gongju and Buyeo in South Chungcheong Province. Participants — foreign nationals living in Korea — will spend two-nights and three days ...
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Death of South Korean actor at 24 sparks discussion about social media and internet culture
SEOUL--South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron’s death this ... which critics say can foster a culture of harassment. The 24-year-old, who began her career as a child actor and earned acclaim for ...