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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 ...
[WHY] Korea's love of Starbucks is about more than just a cup of …
WEBApr 23, 2022 · The country's love of coffee has never faded. Imports of coffee to Korea, including beans and ready-to-drink products, stood at an all-time high of 1 trillion won last year, up 24.2 percent from a year before. Koreans drink an average of 353 cups of coffee every year, dramatically higher than the global average of 130 cups.
[DEBRIEFING] ‘Nth room’: A digital prison of sexual slavery
WEBMar 29, 2020 · Nth room is the name of one of the two main series of chat rooms, the other being the “Baksa room,” and under these two names were numerous rooms. The suspected masterminds behind the pair are believed to have operated under the usernames “Gatgat” and “Baksa.”. The chat rooms appeared first in 2018, along with numerous other copycat ...
Amazon comes to Korea through 11st - Korea JoongAng Daily
WEBAug 31, 2021 · Retail giant Amazon started a new service for Korea Tuesday through 11st, an online shopping platform controlled by SK Telecom. More than 30 categories of products will be sold on the Amazon Global Store on 11st. The categories include digital products, household appliances, fashion, cosmetics, books, toys and kitchen utensils.
With idols debuting as young as 14, experts say it's time for action
WEBDec 7, 2021 · Leeseo of girl group IVE, who debuted last week, was born in 2007. Aged 14, she is currently the youngest idol singer in the mainstream K-pop scene. [STARSHIP ENTERTAINMENT] maknae. Leeseo in IVE’s debut music video “Eleven” (2021) [SCREEN CAPTURE] Jian of girl group Lightsum debuted this year at the age of 14.
We can choose both the U.S. and China - Korea JoongAng Daily
WEBAug 28, 2022 · We can choose both the U.S. and China. Published: 28 Aug. 2022, 20:05 Updated: 28 Aug. 2022, 20:09. Chang Se-jeong. The author is an editorial writer for the JoongAng Ilbo. South Korea and China normalized diplomatic relations on Aug. 24, 1992, and the 30th anniversary of the event is being celebrated this year.
Gaon Chart, now Circle Chart, hopes to become the Billboard of …
WEBJul 7, 2022 · Since launching in 2010, Gaon Chart has become one of Korea’s leading music charts and key indexes in the K-pop scene. Now as Circle Chart, the tracker has not only a new name but also a new vision for the future of K-pop. “Like how Japan has the Oricon charts and the United States has the Billboard charts, we …
The competitiveness of Busan port as a transshipment hub
WEBSep 7, 2021 · The Busan Port is and will remain focused on transshipment service. Its advanced infrastructure, efficient port services, balanced cargo composition and connectivity will reform the port as the world’s leading transshipment hub. Busan port. The Port of Busan opened in 1876 and is the first modern …
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 ...