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Modern love: Korea’s initiatives to boost marriages

Nov 11, 2024

Korean women in their 30s seem to be gaining a rosier view of marriage and childbirth. (Photo courtesy of ImageToday) Recent data shows that young Koreans are thinking more positively about marriage. A survey by the Presidential Committee on Ageing Society and Population Policy found that 65.4 percent of unmarried respondents look forward to marriage – a promising 4.4 percent increase over March of this year. The trend is particularly encouraging among women in their 30
Seoul’s restaurants, bars and cafés ride culinary Korean wave

Nov 11, 2024

With Netflix’s “Culinary Class Wars” quickly driving up interest in Korean dining experiences, Seoul has seized the moment to celebrate its vibrant food scene. The city recently announced the “100 Taste of Seoul,” a curated list of top eateries, including several restaurants owned by chefs from the show. This initiative precedes the “Taste of Seoul 2024,” an annual weeklong food festival running November 8-14, and aims to showcase the city’s culi
Cinematic triumphs: Forbes celebrates K-cinema’s greatest achievements

Nov 11, 2024

Posters of critically acclaimed films directed by Park Chan-wook and/or starring actor Song Kang-ho, both recognized at the 75th Cannes Film Festival. Among these, Forbes included “Oldboy,” “Parasite,” “Decision to Leave” and “Thirst” on its list of the top 30 Korean films. (Images courtesy of CJ CGV) Forbes magazine recently released a list of the top 30 must-watch Korean films, showcasing the distinctive storytelling and cultural
Walking the peninsula: Korea’s ambitious trail project comes to fruition

Oct 21, 2024

Korea has officially opened the 4,500-kilometer Korea Trail that circles the entire country. This ambitious project, completed after 15 years of development, consists of four routes that connect the outer edges of the Korean Peninsula, linking the East Sea, West Sea, South Sea, and the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Information about the Korea Dulle Trail can be found on the Durunubi website and app. (Screenshot from the Durunubi website) Initiated in 2009, the trail aims t
Jecheon’s Koryo-saram initiative: Revitalizing rural Korea through migration

Oct 21, 2024

Jecheon was recognized for its population-decline countermeasures by the Ministry of the Interior and Safety in 2023. (Photo courtesy of Jecheon City) The central Korean city of Jecheon has recently received international recognition for its innovative approach to addressing population decline. The city’s migration and settlement policy, which focuses on supporting the relocation of Koryo-saram (ethnic Koreans from former Soviet countries), has been spotlighted by major me
Art speaks in Hangeul: Korean Cultural Center New York unveils groundbreaking global installation

Oct 21, 2024

A poster for “We Are Connected,” a retrospective of Ik-Joong Kang’s works (Photo courtesy of the Korean Cultural Center New York) The Korean Cultural Center New York unveiled the monumental public art installation “Hangeul Wall” on September 25. Standing 22 meters tall and 8 meters wide, this awe-inspiring structure consists of over 20,000 blocks inscribed with messages in Hangeul, the Korean alphabet. The wall is a global collaboration among 7,000
“STATION X”: Where artificial intelligence meets K-pop

Oct 21, 2024

The radio show “STATION X” is hosted by Xenique, the first DJ born from generative AI technology in Korea. (Photo courtesy of KBS) KBS has launched “STATION X,” Korea’s first radio program hosted by an artificial intelligence DJ. Created using generative AI technology, the DJ – named Xenique – is portrayed as a K-pop enthusiast from another planet who wants to engage with Earthlings through radio. This innovative AI DJ not only hosts the

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