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[WHY] Korea's love of Starbucks is about more than just a cup of …
WEBApr 23, 2022 · How did Starbucks become one of the most common sights in modern Korea? Learn about the factors behind its success, from its spacious and cozy stores to its fair trade coffee beans and sophisticated image.
Nude model Ha Young-eun bares all with her first book
WEBAug 8, 2021 · Two months before establishing the association, Ha hosted a public nude life drawing performance at an art center. She wanted to break the stereotype that a nude model “takes part in covert activities,” or that the “purpose is to seduce others.” “It wasn’t easy to break prejudices,” said Ha. “About a year after I founded the association, we got a visit from the Agency for ...
[DEBRIEFING] ‘Nth room’: A digital prison of sexual slavery
WEBMar 29, 2020 · Learn about the shocking case of Telegram chat rooms that blackmailed and exploited women and children into making pornographic videos and photos. Find out how the case was revealed, who are the suspected masterminds and what are the legal and social implications of this digital sex crime.
Amazon comes to Korea through 11st - Korea JoongAng Daily
WEBAug 31, 2021 · Amazon partners with 11st, an online shopping platform by SK Telecom, to sell more than 30 categories of products from the U.S. to Korean customers. The service offers free international shipping, but customers have to pay taxes for orders over $200.
More than just clothing, hanbok retains cultural significance
WEBApr 11, 2022 · In an effort to protect the tradition of wearing hanbok, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) decided to designate hanbok-wearing as National Intangible Cultural Heritage on March 24. After gathering opinions for 30 days after the announcement, the CHA will be making a final decision. "Hanbok to Koreans is more than just a piece of ...
Bodies of 5 'frog boys,' missing since 1991, found on mountain
WEBPublished: 06 Jan. 2003, 00:17. DAEGU -- The bodies of five boys who went out to catch frogs one day 1991 were found at a mountain in Daegu on Thursday. U Cheol-won, Jo Ho-yeon, Kim Yeong-gyu, Park Chan-in and Kim Jong-sik, aged 9 to 13 years, left their homes March 26, 1991, never to return. The entire nation was caught up in the unsuccessful ...
Secrets of the Gen MZ - Korea JoongAng Daily
WEBSep 23, 2021 · The author questions the validity and usefulness of the term Gen MZ, which covers both millennials and Gen Z, and argues that it is based on arbitrary and pseudoscientific criteria. She suggests that politicians and marketers should focus on listening to and empathizing with young people, rather than labeling them.
Accident survivor finds full miracle in partial recovery
WEBApr 27, 2022 · Park We runs WERACLE, a channel to encourage disabled people and show his life with gratitude. He was paralyzed from the neck down after a 3-meter fall in 2014, but he regained some movement and shares his story online.
With idols debuting as young as 14, experts say it's time for action
WEBDec 7, 2021 · The web page reports on the trend of young idols debuting in the mainstream K-pop scene, and the issues they face such as education, health and exploitation. It features examples of idols aged 14 or younger, such as Leeseo, Jian, Niki and Wonyoung, and their experiences on audition programs.