Tag: Culture

Rain’s Comedy Showdown: Will He Bring the Laughs on ‘SNL Korea’?

Singer Rain will host Season 6, Episode 7 of SNL Korea, promising dynamic performances and comedic moments for fans.

North Korea Opens Doors: Vietnam to Launch Tours to the Hermit Kingdom

Vietnam is set to launch North Korean tourism packages, resuming after COVID-19, with travel from Beijing to Pyongyang.

Unlocking Secrets of North Korea: A Language and Culture Forum You Can’t Miss

South Korea’s 2nd Inter-Korean Cultural Exchange Forum on September 10 will explore North-South Korean language and cultural differences.

How North Korea Celebrates Dog Meat as a Summer Delicacy: The Tradition Behind Tangogi

In North Korea, dog meat remains a celebrated traditional dish, with Pyongyang Tangogi Restaurant's Tangogi Sirloin Stew honored.

Goodbye Dog Meat: Major Changes Coming to Korea’s Culinary Scene

Gyeongbuk Province is enforcing a ban on new dog meat operations and supporting existing businesses in transitioning or closing.

Buddhist BTS Aiming to Make Meditation Cool for Gen Z

The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism is set to unveil BTENS to make itself more relatable and relevant to the younger generation.

Will North Korea Steal Taekwondo? South Korea Sets the Record Straight

South Korea reassures that North Korea's Taekwondo application to UNESCO doesn't affect their support or registration efforts.

86% of French Say Olympics Opening Was a Hit—But Not Everyone Agrees

French citizens revealed that 86% of respondents rated the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics as a resounding success.

Korean Flavors in Paris and London: Top Restaurants Awarded Ahead of Paris Olympics

MAFRA announced the designation of three newly recognized Korean restaurants in Paris, France, and London, U.K.

How TikTok is Fueling the Global Rise of Korean Culture

Mjaor short-form video hosting service, TikTok has recently become a leading force in spreading the Korean Wave, also known as Hallyu.

Swap Meat for Veggies: Animal Groups Urge Plant-Based Diets This Summer

Animal welfare organizations have unanimously recommended adopting a vegetarian diet for the upcoming "Boknal."

No Entry for Koreans: Shrine Manager Defends Controversial Ban

In a recent media interview, the administrator of Watatsumi Shrine on Japan’s Tsushima Island, which has displayed signs prohibiting entry to Koreans since February,...

How America’s Love for Korean Culture Strengthens Diplomatic Ties

Cheong In Kyo, Chief Trade Negotiator of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, met with Former U.S. Ambassador to South Korea Kathleen Stephens...