How a North Korean went from begging to K-pop
Yu Hyuk was just nine years old when he started begging on the streets of North Hamgyong, one of the poorest provinces in ...
The Korea Herald3d
Why Korean variety shows are so text-heavy -- and why it works
For seasoned fans of Korean pop culture, the captions feel like part of the charm. “I love how expressive Korean variety shows are,” said Sarah Nguyen, a Vietnamese American fan.
spectator.com.au9d
Kim Jong Un’s North Korean culture war
If there’s one thing that a despot wants, it is to stay in power. North Korea’s totalitarian Supreme Leader, Kim Jong Un, is ...
North Korea reopens to tourists just in time for late leader Kim Jong Il's birthday
The first tour is set to take place Feb. 12 to 18, when major celebrations are planned for the birthday of the country's late ...
Charlotte Observer6d
A culture convergence: K-pop and Korean food come together in Charlotte this weekend
or “Korean Wave” of culture. This weekend, that will include not just Queen City natives but visitors like me coming to town to see the K-pop girl group aespa (pronounced “ES-pa”) on ...