Nation celebrates Han Kang's historic Nobel Prize win
Oct 14, 2024 · Career beginnings Han's inspiration reportedly comes from a photo that her father, Han Seung-won, who is also a novelist, showed Han when she was 13. Pictured were the brutal realities of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising, a 10-day pro-democracy movement led by students during former president and then-brigadier general Chun Doo-Hwan’s (1931-2021) military coup.
HYBE CEO apologizes for controversial internal document
Oct 29, 2024 · HYBE headquarters in Yongsan District, central Seoul [YONHAP] HYBE CEO Lee Jae-sang, also known as Jason Lee, issued a formal apology on Tuesday for the company's controversial internal documents containing derogatory remarks about K-pop artists. "We sincerely apologize to all artists, staff and fans who have been affected by the controversy ...
Korea beat Iraq 3-2 in thrilling World Cup qualifier
Oct 15, 2024 · YONGIN, Gyeonggi — Korea beat Iraq 3-2 in a 2026 World Cup qualifier at Yongin Mireu Stadium in Yongin, Gyeonggi on Tuesday, breaking the deadlock with two goals in the second half to reclaim their lead and win their third straight match under new manager Hong Myung-bo. Korea ended the first half 1-0 and conceded the equalizer in the early ...
Accident survivor finds full miracle in partial recovery
Apr 27, 2022 · Accident survivor finds full miracle in partial recovery. Park We, a Korean YouTuber who runs the channel WERACLE, talks to the JoongAng Ilbo on April 6 at his house in Yongsan District, central Seoul. [WOO SANG-JO] Park We believes in miracles. In May 2014, Park was celebrating his acceptance of a job offer with friends.
[WHY] When it comes to covering up, more is more for Korean …
Aug 12, 2022 · The basic answer is no; Korea is the only country in the world that sees non-surfers wear rash guards frequently near the water for aesthetic reasons, CEOs Han and Ju agreed. Currently, however, Han says that rash guards have been making an appearance in China, with the rise in popularity of Korean culture. Local rash guard brand Barrel said in ...
Korea JoongAng Daily Executive Editor: A letter to our readers
Oct 14, 2024 · As always, the Korea JoongAng Daily would like to thank our readers for your continuous support. Here’s to another 24 years! BY CHOI JI-YOUNG [[email protected]] The Korea JoongAng Daily celebrates its 24th anniversary on Oct. 17. As part of our constant efforts to make the news …
How hanbok's rising popularity is fusing tradition with modern …
Sep 13, 2024 · Hanbok, or traditional Korean dress, is gaining global momentum via the influence of K-pop and the Korean Wave. From its historical roots to modern designer brands, hanbok is making a comeback as a fashionable and cultural icon. When singer and actor Suzy promoted hanbok on the electronic billboards of New York City’s Times Square last ...
Track list released for Enhypen's first full-length album
Oct 4, 2021 · Track list released for Enhypen's first full-length album. The track list for Enhypen’s first full-length album “Dimension: Dilemma” was revealed on the boy band’s social media accounts on Monday. The album is set to be released on Oct. 12 with the lead track “Tamed-Dashed.”. The song’s lyrics are about the dilemma of whether one ...
J-Hope begins the 'third take' of his life after completing military ...
Oct 17, 2024 · J-Hope described his discharge as a “third take” on life. “This is the start of the third take of my life," he said. "I will slowly show you a better side of myself." "I may not look like it, but I've gained a lot of weight. I'm going to lose some weight, take care of myself and exercise so I can come back to you looking more handsome and ...
Worth the hype? Trying out the restaurants of chefs from 'Culinary ...
Oct 15, 2024 · Joseph Lidgerwood [NETFLIX KOREA] A day after “Culinary Class Wars” aired its finale, one reservation was open for the next two weeks at contestant Joseph Lidgerwood’s EVETT — a 12:30 p.m. midweek lunch slot on Oct. 9. Lidgerwood, an Australian native, appeared on “Culinary Class Wars” as a White Spoon chef, a group of well-known ...