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omanobserver.om /1 month ago

Culture

South Korean dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 48th Unesco World Heritage Committee session in Busan, South Korea. — AFP

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visiontimes.com /1 month ago

A Thousand Years of Heritage in a Fragrant Cup: The Origins and Evolution of Korean Traditional Tea

From the perspective of Chinese tea culture, which is accustomed to “clear green tea infusions and unsweetened bitterness,” people encountering Korean “traditional tea” for the fir...

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koreatimes.co.kr /1 week ago

Digital creators, gov't join forces to reclaim Korean culture

For social media feeds, gimbap often gets dismissed as Japanese sushi, and kimchi’s signature bite is mistaken for a splash of vinegar. To Cookim — a creator with 1.6 million YouTu...

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koreatimes.co.kr /2 weeks ago

The value of Confucianism

Thinking of my first visit to Seoul, I remember a particular interaction. My friend, his eldest son and I left their apartment building. We took the elevator down and arrived on th...

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koreatimes.co.kr /1 month ago

The Confucianism of the 'ajumma'

I have been a student of Korean politics, society, and culture for about 30 years. That is a long time — but nothing compared to the task. One thing I remember hearing from several...

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recruitingheadlines.com /1 week ago

Korea vs US – differences in corporate culture

Culture shock for native Korean who went to US as a young child before returning as a young adult! Follow and subscribe to the channel for more guest snippets from Brainfood Live T...

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culy.nl /2 weeks ago

Alles over Koreaanse anju: de cultuur achter de kleine hapjes

In Korea hebben ze verstand van eten. En van drinken. En van die twee te combineren tot een cultureel fenomeen: anju.

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koreatimes.co.kr /2 weeks ago

TikTok creators turn K-culture curiosity into real-world spending: survey

For global fans watching content creator Jittomeok, whose username is @daygamin on online platform TikTok, broadcast her Korean food "mukbangs," falling in love with K-culture no l...

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observer.com /1 week ago

As South Korea’s Creative Industries Converge, Fine Art Is Riding the Wave

"The global success of Korean entertainment created greater market confidence domestically. Korean artists and creators are now developing work for both Korean and international au...

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koreatimes.co.kr /1 month ago

Why BTS Gwanghwamun show shocked Japanese social media users

Korean culture has become part of everyday life around the world. Former U.S. President Barack Obama nodded along as children at a care home sang “Soda Pop,” a song from the animat...

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koreatimes.co.kr /1 month ago

K-study, K-culture combination strengthens ISC's position as Asia's premier summer program

Korea University said the 2026 International Summer Campus (ISC) marked another step toward realizing the university’s vision for international education while enhancing students’...

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koreatimes.co.kr /3 weeks ago

To honor Liberation Day, Korea brings its flag to everyday life

In an era when national symbols can feel confined to government plazas and ceremonial flagpoles, Korea is embarking on a modern civic experiment: bringing its emblem directly into...

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koreatimes.co.kr /1 week ago

Why are young Koreans so hooked on Buddhism?

The most striking aspect of the 2026 Busan International Buddhism Expo was its demographic: Hundreds of people in their 20s and 30s packed the booths at BEXCO’s Exhibition Center 1...

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koreatimes.co.kr /4 weeks ago

Korea's largest hanbok fair blends modern fashion with 120 years of craft

Long before machine looms and mass production arrived in East Asia, a Korean hanbok was built to tell a story through every stitch, from the precise weight of its silk to the gold...

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koreatimes.co.kr /3 weeks ago

Korean fan culture meets religion in Gen Z Buddhism

It takes an avid fan to know how to commit. That explains how the Buddha became the ultimate favorite for 28-year-old artist Gye So-young, a Gen Z creator who previously channeled...

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wnynewsnow.com /1 month ago

South Korean Contrasts: From Neon-Lit Megacities to Quiet Peninsula Traditions

South Korea is a destination that effortlessly blends innovation with tradition. Sleek skyscrapers dominate city skylines, yet centuries-old temples, royal palaces and peaceful mou...

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observer.com /1 week ago

The Essentials With Eva Chow: Seoul Forest Strolls, Korean Hair Spas and Olive Oil

The Khee Soju founder shares the quiet routines, beauty rituals and favorite places that shape her life in Seoul.

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koreatimes.co.kr /1 month ago

Top US home retailer's 'Taste of Korea' collection looks anything but Korean

SEATTLE — Williams Sonoma, one of America’s best-known upscale kitchenware and home retailers, has turned its attention to Korean cuisine with a new “Taste of Korea” collection. Bu...

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forbes.com /1 month ago

2026 World Cup: BTS, Son, EJAE And Other Top Korean Cultural Moments

From BTS to Son Heung-min to EJAE, here's a recap of Korean cultural moments from the World Cup—including one of the biggest public outcries in Korean soccer history.

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koreatimes.co.kr /3 weeks ago

Korean poetry

I’ve been asked to write a book on Korean poetry. Do you think I should? I do not know Korean poetry well, but I do know what I like, and I have had several impactful experiences t...

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taipeitimes.com /1 month ago

Cultural showcase

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koreatimes.co.kr /4 weeks ago

Summer heat can't cool tourists' hanbok enthusiasm

Giosue, a 29-year-old Italian tourist, felt the fabric of his rented hanbok, Korea's traditional dress, clinging to his skin on a Sunday afternoon. Even with the temperature close...

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koreaboo.com /4 days ago

Actor Ansel Elgort’s Controversy In Korea Escalates As More Details Emerge

He recently attended a prestigious event in Seoul.

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koreatimes.co.kr /3 weeks ago

Korean Cultural Center in Sweden to open book cafe blending literature with 'fika'

The Korean Cultural Center in Sweden will open a new book cafe inside the center on Aug. 17, combining Korean literature with "fika," the Swedish daily ritual of taking a coffee or...

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