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[Weekender] Korea’s obsession with tallnessIndustryJan 16, 2020“I’m a 12-year-old girl and 158 centimeters tall. All my best friends are at least 160 centimeters in height. My goal is to eventually reach 180 centimeters. Please advise how I can grow taller.” Th... -
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[Weekender] A case for Korean millennials in the workplaceSocial affairsJan 10, 2020Millennials everywhere get a bad rap, and South Korea is no exception. As more millennials join the workforce, theories and assumptions about the millennial ways abound. Millennial workers have bee... -
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[Weekender] [Herald Interview] Pushing boundaries of traditional musicMusicJan 3, 2020For some bands, music is all about breaking stodgy old rules and creating new ones. However, for Black String, a traditional Korean music band, the revolution may be on a bigger scale. It wants to es... -
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[Weekender] From tradition to innovationMusicJan 3, 2020Though gugak, traditional Korean music, is often considered an unchanging art form from the past, various gugak acts and institutions are working on revitalizing the genre to make it more relatable t... -
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[Weekender] Top 10 International newsWorld NewsDec 27, 2019US-China trade deal On Dec. 13, the US and China reached a partial deal to end their trade war. Both countries have agreed on the terms of a “phase one” trade deal, with expectations for China to b... -
![[Weekender] A look back at 2019](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/12/27/20191227000066_0.jpg)
[Weekender] A look back at 2019Social affairsDec 27, 2019As we approach the end of the year, it is time to look back at some of the major events and memorable moments of 2019. From trade wars between the US and China and then Korea and Japan, to the unres... -
![[Weekender] 3 Christmas markets in Seoul](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/12/20/20191220000072_0.jpg)
[Weekender] 3 Christmas markets in SeoulTravelDec 20, 2019Part of the joy of the Yuletide season is visiting Christmas markets. Although not as grand as those found in some European cities, Seoul has places where one can shop for Christmas decorations, gift... -
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[Weekender] Holiday sparklesTravelDec 20, 2019South Korea is not particularly well known as a Christmas holiday destination for travelers, but it has some aspirations. Busan and other cities The southern port city of Busan is already full of t... -
![[Weekender] Best places to get cakes, turkeys and wine](http://res.heraldm.com/phpwas/restmb_idxmake.php?idx=649&simg=/content/image/2019/12/13/20191213000100_0.jpg)
[Weekender] Best places to get cakes, turkeys and wineFood&BeverageDec 13, 2019Christmas meals here do not necessarily involve a whole roasted turkey sitting right at the center of the table waiting to be carved. The festive feast could be on food of any kind from sushi to fri... -
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[Weekender] Party at homeFood&BeverageDec 13, 2019December’s party scene has changed in Korea. Some say it’s because of the economy and lifestyle trends that focus on well-being. Others point to young generations’ aversion to old-fashioned, big get-... -
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[Weekender] Experimental musicians bring Korean instruments to global audienceMusicDec 6, 2019K-pop has become synonymous with the idea of Korean music on a global scale recently, but genres extend much wider here. One of the most fascinating and experimental musical genres that is gaining t... -
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[Weekender] Hot to trotMusicDec 6, 2019In Korea’s music history, 2019 may be remembered as the year of a global K-pop explosion. But on the home turf of BTS, Blackpink and other popular idol groups, the year’s biggest breakout star came ... -
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[Weekender] [Herald Interview] Unraveling the mystery of kimchiFood&BeverageNov 29, 2019GWANGJU -- The unmistakable smell of spicy cabbage greets visitors at Gwangju’s Kimchi Town, where everything exudes Koreans’ love for that fermented dish ubiquitous on dining tables in the country. ... -
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[Weekender] Kimchi seasonCultureNov 29, 2019Korea is in the midst of the kimchi-making season. In early winter, when temperatures just start to fall below zero, Koreans go through the annual ritual of gimjang -- making large quantities of the... -
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[Weekender] Kimchi fridges evolve with new designs, technology and functionalityFood&BeverageNov 29, 2019Wine aficionados have wine coolers and cabinets at home. Fish-loving Japanese have fridges with special features for raw fish storage. Koreans, likewise, have a refrigerator for their beloved kimchi....
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