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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 16:07

[INTERVIEW] Feminist, queer shaman reads fortunes to challenge prejudices

INTERVIEWFeminist, queer shaman reads fortunes to challenge prejudices

When one speaks of a “mudang,” or Korean shaman, what immediately come to mind are a dizzying array of colors and the sounds of swinging bells. Wearing a flamboyant hanbok costume and makeup, the stereotypical mudang portrayed in the media sits in an equally colorful temple reading the fortunes of embattled souls, who often break down in tears or gasp at the clairvoyant's pie...

Park Han-sol | 2021-10-07 09:22

Belittling Hangeul: Indiscriminate use of borrowed words hurts cultural pride

Belittling Hangeul: Indiscriminate use of borrowed words hurts cultural pride

The indiscriminate use of inaccurate words - some of which don't even make sense at all - have drawn focus as a problem lately as the nation is set to celebrate the 575th anniversary of the invention of Hangeul, the Korean alphabet, by King Sejong the Great on Oct. 9th.

Kwak Yeon-soo | 2021-10-07 09:02

For CEO of cosmetic brand Siita, profits are means rather than a goal

Skincare brand Siita went viral when K-pop singer-turned-actress Ahn So-hee introduced its products on her YouTube channel. The company's aim to provide lower priced, yet quality, facial creams and to donate a portion of each sale to the underprivileged won the hearts of consumers.

Lee Gyu-lee | 2021-10-05 08:50

2022 Spring-summer Seoul Fashion Week to be held online

2022 Spring-summer Seoul Fashion Week to be held online

The 2022 spring-summer Seoul Fashion Week will be held online from Oct. 7 to 15, with Korea's major and emerging designers presenting their collections at historic locations in Seoul.

Park Ji-won | 2021-10-02 09:00

Korea's childbirths at fresh low in July

Korea's childbirths at fresh low in July

The number of babies born in South Korea dropped to a record low in July, data showed Wednesday, in the latest sign that underscores the country's gloomy demographic situation with the chronically low birth rate.

2021-09-29 12:26

Over 16% of Korea's population aged 65 and older: report

Over 16% of Korea's population aged 65 and older: report

Over 16% of Korea's population aged 65 and older: report

People aged 65 and older made up 16.5 percent of South Korea's population this year, a report showed Wednesday, highlighting concerns that the fast-aging demographic transition could pose a drag on the country's economy.

2021-09-29 12:25

Korea's childbirths at fresh low in July

Over 42% of Koreans in their 30s unmarried

Over 42% of Koreans in their 30s unmarried

More than 42 percent of 30-somethings in South Korea remained unmarried last year, census data showed Monday, underscoring the trend in which many young people delay or give up on marriage amid a prolonged economic slowdown.

2021-09-27 14:10

Nearly 90 cities, counties in danger of extinction due to population decrease

Tired of bustling big city life, urbanites explore rural lifestyles during weekends

Tired of bustling big city life, urbanites explore rural lifestyles during weekends

Park So-yeon, 28, a yoga instructor in Seoul, leaves the city for a house located near Mount Gyeryong in South Chungcheong Province, about 140 kilometers southwest of Seoul, once she is done with her busy workweek.

Park Ji-won | 2021-09-23 16:40

Imports of cats, dogs double in 2 years amid pandemic: data

Imports of cats, dogs double in 2 years amid pandemic: data

South Korea has imported twice as many cats and dogs this year compared with two years ago as people spend more time at home amid the protracted COVID-19 pandemic, customs data showed Wednesday.

2021-09-22 10:41

[INTERVIEW] Co-worshipping: Churches share worship hall amid pandemic

INTERVIEWCo-worshipping: Churches share worship hall amid pandemic

At the end of the 19th century, Christianity was something to be eradicated by the Confucian Joseon Kingdom and therefore many believers, priests and pastors were persecuted for their commitment to the teachings of Christ following the establishment of the peninsula's first Protestant church in 1883.

Park Ji-won | 2021-09-20 09:34

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