Do You Want Gold With That Mango Bingsu?
Gold, mango, frozen milk shavings. They define the country's craze for bingsu, a dessert that has become synonymous with living it up.
Mystery of Repatriated North Korean Fishermen
How South Korea sent defectors back to the North in 2019 reveals that human rights are a fluid concept, even for center-left 'progressive' politicians.
Abe's Death, and Korea's Japanophobia
South Korea's anti-Japanese sentiment is well-known. The country's rightwing argues that the left is to blame for the hatred. Are they right?
The Hottest Dress in Korea Right Now
In a country where money rules supreme, flaws of the rich are easily forgotten. A dress going viral illustrates Korea's enduring fascination with chaebol.
Gay Romance: Korea's Latest Cultural Obsession
Shows focusing on same-sex male couples are the rage in South Korea since last year. Do they signal that attitudes toward homosexuality are changing?
Young Koreans on Fire to Get Rich
The idea of easy money and very early retirement was vogue for the last two years. Now consequences are coming home to roost.
South Korea's Health Obsession
South Korea has somewhat improbably become known for longevity. One reason for it may be the country's recent obsession with health.
Environment and Korean Consumer Ethics (or Lack Thereof)
300 tons of water for a concert didn't strike South Korea as excessive until now. Terrible drought is making at least some rethink the status quo.
YouTubers Wrecking South Korea
South Korea has a vibrant cyberspace. It also suffers from an ingrained culture of hate amplified by so-called 'issue YouTubers'.
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Fengshui Behind Korea's Presidential Office
Korea's new president is moving his office and residence. It makes sense if you know something about history and fengshui of the presidential Blue House.
Is Korea's Latest 'Prodigy' a Symbol of Hereditary Privilege?
The new justice minister-nominee's daughter is very accomplished. And because of it and who her father is, suspicion brews that something's not quite right.
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BTS, and Korea's Complex Feelings Toward Conscription
Whether BTS will do military service is the talk of town. Underlying the discussion are conflicting views on South Korea's conscription system.