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Fri, November 16, 2018 | 23:33

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[INTERVIEW] Let's keep talking about feminism: Webcomic artist spotlights women in family

Awareness and discourse about feminism could continue to spread with the help of several fictional characters and some skillful storytelling. With an Instagram account called “min4rin,” Soo Shin-ji, the creator of webcomic “Myeoneuragi” shows feminism through everyday scenes related to society, school and work amid the patriarchal family system in Korea. “Myeoneuragi” ran fro...

Books | 2018-11-16 18:05

Book gives rare peek into Obama's 'Mail Room'

From the years 2009 to 2017, the United States of America was led by one of the most revolutionary presidents in its history, Barack Obama. He was unprecedented in his ideals, forward action, and deep compassion for his country.

Books | 2018-11-16 06:56

Canadian YouTube star captivates Middle Eastern youth

Canadian YouTube star Lilly Singh got a rock star's welcome in the small Persian Gulf state of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Loud cheering erupted at the Sharjah Expo Center Hall on Nov. 8 as comedian-actress Singh, better known among her 14.5 million subscribers by her YouTube channel title “Superwoman,” entered the hall to take the stage.

Trend | 2018-11-15 15:43

Digital era casts shadow on newspapers, but not books

Growing up online, millennials are more comfortable with accessing information online, rather than reading printed books or newspapers. The digital era is a source of concern for people in the publishing industry because they believe it will negatively affect book sales and newspaper subscriptions.

Books | 2018-11-15 15:42

Argentine falls in love with 'hansik'

Federico Heinzmann, the executive chef of the Park Hyatt Seoul, is a culinary artist with a decorated career. The veteran chef worked at Martin Berasategui in Spain, a three-Michelin-star restaurant, the Park Hyatt Tokyo's New York Grill and other high-profile global hotels and restaurants, showing off Italian, French, American and Spanish cuisine.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-11-15 16:00

By Kang Seung-wooKorean chef wins Hyatt's regional culinary contestOh Se-bong, a commis chef at Steak House at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, has won the Asia Pacific final of the Good Taste Series.He will represent Asia Pacific along with five other chefs at next year's global final of the annual event, designed to cultivate emerging talent from Hyatt's kitchens.In the sub-region fi...

Hotel & Travel | 2018-11-15 15:53

'The Soju Club' author fights to keep traditional alcohol alive

An American writer's interest in makgeolli traditions inspired him to write a novel based on his love for the traditional alcoholic drink.

Books | 2018-11-13 17:07

K-Trend: Finished Korean college exam? Time for cosmetic ops

With Korea's annual College Scholastic Ability Test for high school students and others wishing to go to universities set for this Thursday, many of those sitting tests are likely to have a common post-exam agenda - getting their looks perked up with cosmetic surgery. The seasonal trend has been popular for years. It is their way of rewarding themselves for having prepared ha...

Trend | 2018-11-13 14:52

Sing-along theaters boost ticket sales of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' [VIDEO]

The legendary British rock band Queen's biopic movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" has enjoyed rare success in Korea, propelling local theaters to extend their screening schedules.

Trend | 2018-11-11 14:52

Hotels ready to serve Thanksgiving dinners

Local hotels are busy coming up with diverse Thanksgiving dining options to celebrate the Turkey Day that falls on Nov. 22. Everything from a sumptuous meal and a festive buffet to even to-go menus is all set to serve Thanksgiving dinners.

Hotel & Travel | 2018-11-08 15:06

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