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Tue, September 26, 2023 | 05:03

Pride Parade: What does love mean to you?

Pride Parade: What does love mean to you?

On July 1st, the Seoul Queer Culture Festival was held. Unlike the previous years’ location at Seoul City Hall Plaza, this year’s festival took place in the Euljiro district. For this day, the festival created an opportunity for people to be themselves. We interviewed participants of the festival to discover what love means to them.

2023-07-07 17:31

Day in life of a Korean start-up CEO

Day in life of a Korean start-up CEO

This is a day in the life of Park Junghyun, CEO of SLID, a tech start-up in Seoul, South Korea. He founded the company in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic when he was still a university student. SLID is a note-taking software that enhances efficiency and ease of note-taking. Junghyun starts his day early, beginning work at 8:30 a.m. The team operates from a vibrant start-up ...

2023-06-29 09:54

Day in life of Korean dessert cafe owners

Day in life of Korean dessert cafe owners

This is a day in the life of Jieun and Heecheol, the owners of Hica, a popular dessert cafe that has been running for about three years. In February 2023, they moved to Mangwon, a neighborhood in Seoul that has become increasingly popular among young Koreans due to the rising number of cute and Instagrammable cafes and restaurants. They usually work for more than 12 hours a d...

2023-06-02 17:47

Day in life of Korean hair designer apprentice

Day in life of Korean hair designer apprentice

This is a day in the life of Jaehyeon, a hair designer apprentice in South Korea. Jaehyeon is a passionate, soon-to-be hair designer, who dreams of spreading the knowledge of Korean hair beauty to the world. He has been training for about 1.5 years and has a few more exams to clear before becoming a hair designer.

2023-05-10 10:25

Day in life of a typical Korean university student

Day in life of a typical Korean university student

This is a day in the life of Jiwon, a 3rd-year university student in Seoul, South Korea. Jiwon goes to Sogang University which is one of the top-ranked universities in South Korea. As she is a university student, her schedule varies every day. She lives a busy life juggling her classes, assignments, club activities, volunteer work, catching up with friends, and more. We follo...

2023-04-25 16:01

Miracle rescue of 200 dogs caged for dog meat

Miracle rescue of 200 dogs caged for dog meat

ASAN, South Chungcheong Province - Just after the break of dawn on Tuesday, three vans drove down a narrow gravel road leading to a dog farm in Asan, South Chungcheong Province, some 100 kilometers from Seoul. The dogs began barking as more than a dozen activists from Humane Society International (HSI) got out from the vehicles and approached the farm.

Kim Kang-min | 2023-03-21 17:25

How Korean blood sausage 'sundae' is made in factories

How Korean blood sausage 'sundae' is made in factories

Sundae is a popular dish in Korea, often enjoyed as a convenient and tasty snack in markets across the country. This savory snack made of cooked cow's blood, sticky rice, and spices, has been a traditional favorite of the Korean people for generations. Sundae can be served in many different forms, such as Sundae soup, which is also a popular dish in Korea.

Kim Kang-min | 2023-03-10 18:15

Meet artisan of Yeomcheon Bridge shoe street

Meet artisan of Yeomcheon Bridge shoe street

The handmade shoe stores near Yeomcheon Bridge have a history dating back almost a century. This block represents Korea's first-ever community of shoe merchants. The shoemakers in the area have passed down their knowledge and skills over the generations, making it a unique example of Korean craftsmanship. This road is also a testament to the resilience and dedication of the c...

Lee Min-young | 2023-02-27 13:43

How Koreans' favorite convenience store foods are made in factories

How Koreans' favorite convenience store foods are made in factories

The choices of food in South Korea are endless, but when you want something quick and cheap, Korean convenience stores are a great option. Not only do Korean convenience stores have grab-and-go packaged foods like sandwiches, but they also have proper Korean meals like bento boxes with Korean side dishes.

Kim Kang-min | 2023-02-06 16:15

How aliens are created by special effects makeup artists

How aliens are created by special effects makeup artists

Who gives life to creatures in movies? Special effects makeup involves hyperrealistic characterizations and special makeup used to portray creatures such as aliens and monsters.

Lee Min-young | 2023-02-01 17:34

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