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South Korean Culture
Japan Loves Its Leggy, Cool K-Pop
Female Korean pop groups are taking off overseas—especially in Japan. Is K-Pop success thanks to more leg…and talent?
Calm Ahead for Korean Wave?
Was the dramatic rise in interest for Korean culture spontaneous or manufactured? And how long will it last?
Korea’s Hallyu Boom?
Korean Wave has put South Korea on the map culturally. But has it brought economic gains for the nation?
Korean Wave Ripple Effect
South Korean pop culture has many fans, beyond the Asia-Pacific – and in some very unexpected places worldwide.
Korean Drama Zeal in Asia
Reasons behind the popularity of South Korean TV dramas in Taiwan, China and Japan are in some ways puzzling.
The Seeds of Hallyu
What is the history behind Korean Wave, the remarkable rise in popularity of South Korean pop culture worldwide?
Riding the Korean Wave
Korean wave, or hallyu, is the specific term for the rising popularity of South Korean culture around the world.
Historic Modern Art in Korea
Asia’s oldest contemporary art fair is on now in a unique city…with an unforgettable history.
North Korea’s Twitter Tactics
Has the DPRK enlisted Twitter in a propaganda war against its international enemies?
Cinema Digital Seoul
South Korea remains ahead of the trend with this annual festival dedicated to digital film.
Korea’s Break-Dance Faith
Can breakdancing bring more tourists to South Korea? In the eyes of some, yes.
K-Pop Propaganda
South Korea may use their girl pop groups as a form of ‘warfare’ against the North.