What is Korean about K-pop?
The establishment of new bands modeled on K-pop’s style and regimen gives rise to the question on what constitutes “authentic” K-pop.
1960 Revolution and Korea’s Film Industry
Does society affect the quality of the movies its directors make? Do democracies in fact make better art? Korea provides an outlook on this question.
South Korea’s Unsupervised Children
Traditional attitudes towards childcare limit the effectiveness of public policy measures that seek to protect children from accidents.
Oscar-winning Parasite Overcomes Domestic Partisanship
Academy awards and other forms of validation from abroad for the movie Parasite draw bipartisan support for the once politically-blacklisted director.
Calls to Ban Anonymous Online Comments Contradict Court Precedent
There is growing support to ban anonymous online comments – but this goes against legal precedent established by the constitutional court.
Changes in South Korea’s Workplace Culture
Despite its limits, the new anti-harassment law appears to be having a positive impact on South Korea’s workplace culture.
Survival Shows Redefine the K-Pop Industry
Popular TV program Produce 101 has generated greater global interest in K-pop, but the show could also hold the industry back.
The Secrets to Success for Marvel Movies in South Korea
When Avengers: Infinity War was released in South Korea on April 25, 980,676 people watched it just on the first day, a record high among Marvel movies.
Korea- Mexico Relations: Where Ties are a Win
While South Koreans celebrated their team’s upset victory over Germany in the World Cup earlier this week, no country was happier about the win than Mexico.
Music Diplomacy: South Korean Artists Will Head to North Korea for Pyongyang Concerts
A group of South Korean musicians will head to Pyongyang at the end of March for two concerts. Meet the artists who will show their talents to North Korea.