As the case of the UAE shows, Seoul has enticed greater relations via pop culture and reinforced its interests with economic power.

South Korea has a subdued history of failed efforts against sexual harassment.

As with any new law, there are many initial uncertainties with regards to the scope and implementation.

The use of Chinese characters in South Korea (and related controversies) reveal the intersecting cultures of East Asia.

Kyung-Sook Shin’s latest novel has hit it big in the US. So why has ‘Please Look After Mom’ been so successful?

Korean pop keeps growing in popularity. Why are K-pop acts leaving their J-pop peers behind?

Will a 3-D Hollywood horror film be well-received enough to draw attention toward South Korea’s comic scene?

Comics are getting a boost thanks to the iPad. Does this mean Korean comics will now get a share of the spotlight too?

Female Korean pop groups are taking off overseas—especially in Japan. Is K-Pop success thanks to more leg…and talent?

Was the dramatic rise in interest for Korean culture spontaneous or manufactured? And how long will it last?

Korean Wave has put South Korea on the map culturally. But has it brought economic gains for the nation?

South Korean pop culture has many fans, beyond the Asia-Pacific – and in some very unexpected places worldwide.

Reasons behind the popularity of South Korean TV dramas in Taiwan, China and Japan are in some ways puzzling.

What is the history behind Korean Wave, the remarkable rise in popularity of South Korean pop culture worldwide?

Korean wave, or hallyu, is the specific term for the rising popularity of South Korean culture around the world.

Asia’s oldest contemporary art fair is on now in a unique city…with an unforgettable history.