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Hadong and Gurye
Countryside charms and nature's beauty await along the banks of the Seomjingang River
Gazing southeast, the sun rises slowly but surely over the horizon. The Seomjingang River’s pristine waters reflect the morning light…
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Old Is New Again
Young entrepreneurs use old buildings to
give Seoul new life
“Dull, inert cities, it is true, do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration,…
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The (Re?)Rise of the Idol Band
Guitar-playing idols aim to go mainstream
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Adventures in Liminality
Jeon Sungtae’s ‘Wolves’ is Korean literature in a non-Korean setting
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New Trend: Celebrities’ Families
Family variety shows get ratings, but depictions of the lifestyles of the rich and famous may be depressing viewers
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A Breath of Fresh Air To An Old Art
Opera festival delights eastern Seoul
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The Subjectivity of Film Criticism
Noir-thriller ‘Real’ critically panned, but not everyone agrees
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Bucheon Film Fest to Showcase Jeon Do-yeon Special Program
Asia’s largest genre film festival celebrates the career of one of Korea’s most revered actresses
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Youn’s Kitchen: Where Your Dreams Come True
Producer Na Young-seok conjures another hit with a dose of vicarious satisfaction
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Graphic Understanding
Hong Yeon-Sik’s manhwa “Uncomfortably Happily” explores marriage, success and contemporary Korean society
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Gummy Returns After Nine Years
From jazz to hip-hop, ‘Stroke’ is a decidedly unique comeback