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WHY I quit living as a K-pop idol: Ex-girl group member talks about the dark side of K-pop
WHY I quit living as a K-pop idol: Ex-girl group member talks about the dark side of K-pop
You have your mobile phone confiscated. Your parents' visit is timed. An extreme diet is part of your life that comes with a 10 daily weigh-ins. On top of this, you practice dancing and singing for hours on end. Even when you are sick, you have to go on stage and perform in exactly the manner your agent wants. There is no freedom or privacy.
Lee Min-young | 2019-08-27 17:28
South Korea holding military drills around Dokdo Islands
South Korea holding military drills around Dokdo Islands
South Korean forces began two days of expanded drills on Sunday (August 25) around Dokdo Islands, prompting a protest from Tokyo only days after Seoul said it would scrap an intelligence-sharing pact with Japan amid worsening relations.
Choi Won-suk | 2019-08-27 11:37
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Superorganism: 'Internet is crucial to our existence'
Superorganism: 'Internet is crucial to our existence'
What is more modern than a band with members from all around the world whose work together is based online? The genesis of the pop-collective octet Superorganism - how the band was made - is as intriguing as its experimental sound effects and glitzy music videos.
Lee Min-young | 2019-08-26 15:37
China, South Korea, Japan foreign ministers meet in Beijing amid strained ties
China, South Korea, Japan foreign ministers meet in Beijing amid strained ties
Foreign ministers from China, South Korea and Japan vowed to strengthen trilateral relations in a meeting on the outskirts of Beijing on Wednesday (August 21).Ties between South Korea and Japan are arguably at their lowest ebb since their relationship was normalized in 1965, hit by a heated feud over the issue South Korean forced labor during World War Two whic...
Choi Won-suk | 2019-08-21 16:03
Facebook, Twitter spot fake posts on Hong Kong protests
Facebook, Twitter spot fake posts on Hong Kong protests
Twitter and Facebook say they've dismantled a state-backed information operation originating in mainland China that sought to undermine protests in Hong Kong.
Choi Won-suk | 2019-08-20 14:30
2019 Miss Korea: beauty inside and out
2019 Miss Korea: beauty inside and out
Massively voluminous hair and genuine smiles - beauty queens are often known for their aesthetically pleasing appearances more than any other traits. However, 2019 Miss Korea talks about what she believes is the most important aspect - inner beauty.
Lee Min-young | 2019-08-19 15:26
Korea-Japan civic ties will stay strong: Japanese activist
Korea-Japan civic ties will stay strong: Japanese activist
Seoul-Tokyo relations seem to be at their lowest since 1965 amid an ongoing trade row. But there is hope that the conflict could be resolved through the solidarity between civic groups of Japan and South Korea, said a Japanese activist.
Lee Min-young | 2019-08-14 18:58
Trump: Kim says ready to restart talks when U.S.-S.Korea joint drills end
Trump: Kim says ready to restart talks when U.S.-S.Korea joint drills end
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Kim Jong Un told him North Korea was ready to resume talks on its nuclear and missile program as soon as U.S.-South Korea military exercises ended.
Choi Won-suk | 2019-08-13 10:06
South Koreans hold anti-Abe rally
South Koreans hold anti-Abe rally
Thousands of South Koreans took part in a candle-lit rally on Saturday to protest against Japan's decision to impose restrictions on exports from its Asian neighbor.
Choi Won-suk | 2019-08-12 14:19
From North Korean defector to YouTube star
From North Korean defector to YouTube star
21-year-old Kang Na-ra fled to South Korea from the North in 2014 and is now a beauty and cosmetics social media influencer in Seoul. She said while the South Korean products still triumph, North Korean products are increasingly jumping on the K-beauty bandwagon.
Choi Won-suk | 2019-08-12 12:53
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