Known for her innovative compositions, Jin’s achievement exemplified ... mainstream popularity akin to 'Gangnam Style.'” South Korea’s cultural influence now spans literature, classical ...

But while her victory was widely celebrated as a crowning cultural achievement for South Korea, what Ms. Han and these female writers represent is a form of rebellion against South Korean culture ...

The six recent Emmy wins by “Squid Game,” the runaway Netflix hit produced in South Korea, is just the latest in a remarkable run of K-culture achievements across several artistic disciplines ...

It is partly down to a 1993 government policy specifically designed to enhance South Korea’s global position by exporting cultural products. The idea was to increase the country’s "soft power ...

President Yoon Suk-yeol’s failed attempt to declare martial law and the subsequent impeachment battle underscored the fragility of South Korea’s young democracy. Despite the country's economic and ...

(Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb) Thailand-South Korea relations are paradoxical. The countries share a dynamic that boasts both heroic achievements and glaring challenges. While their cultural and ...

According to Kim, South Korea’s leisure culture is marked by a yearning for respite from the country’s intense work pressures and fast-paced lifestyles. Kim, 45, started capturing these scenes ...

In South Korea, some 150 historic crafts, customs and celebrations are recognised as National Intangible Cultural Heritage. Experience them to gain a deeper insight into the country, which honours ...

If Mark Twain had played golf in South Korea, he wouldn’t have called it ... In Western countries, caddie culture has given rise to vivid archetypes, from the crusty Scottish looper to the ...