Wavve, a South Korean streaming service, plans to release two LGBTQ dating shows in July 2022. While dating and romance reality programs are popular in South Korea, non-heterosexual couples have not been represented in programs developed by mass broadcast studios. Smaller, independent media companies like Wavve on the other hand are more responsive to these…
July 3, 2022
As of June, South Korea’s gasoline prices increased 31% from last year. The country’s complete dependence on imports means that it is not only extremely sensitive to global shocks in supply but also shifts in the South Korean won’s (KRW) exchange rate. Foremost, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine negatively affected the global supply of energy. Russian…
June 26, 2022
Trigger Warning: This article discusses sexual violence against women and children South Korean shows and movies have achieved worldwide popularity, particularly with blockbuster successes on Netflix. With “Squid Game” being Netflix’s most popular series to date, the company plans to release an additional 25 South Korean shows in 2022. These successes and the spotlight on…