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Category: Seoul (South Korea)
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Immigration Raid on Hyundai-LG Plant in Georgia Rattles South Korea
The shocked but subdued reaction to the arrest of hundreds of Koreans at the site reflected the delicate position of a government engaged in tense trade talks with the Trump administration.
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Aided by Instagram, Korea’s Tattoo Artists Are Grabbing Attention
Though tattooing is still technically illegal in Korea without a medical license, the number of talented artists has surged, and they’re making their mark worldwide.
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As Trump Pushes International Students Away, Asian Schools Scoop Them Up
The president’s hostility toward foreign students has made American higher education a riskier proposition for them. Other countries are eager to capitalize.
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A Korean Star Is Growing His Jewelry Line
Ahn Jae Hyeon, an actor and model, has plans for his unisex AA.Gban collection.
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‘Set-Jetting’ to South Korea, for Kimbap, Cosplay and Personal Connection
With the next season of “Squid Game” about to air, a Korean American writer shares her experience of a group tour in Korea based on the popular streaming genre.
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How Netflix’s ‘Culinary Class Wars’ Made Chef Anh Sung-jae a Star
Anh Sung-jae went to America as a 13-year-old, joined the Army, went to culinary school and opened a top restaurant in San Francisco. Now back home in South Korea, he’s a Netflix star.
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Dreams of Being a K-Pop Star? A Seoul Studio Wants to Help.
One of King Studio’s recording packages even includes a music video.
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A Soprano Who Despises Encores Interrupts Her Co-Star’s
Angela Gheorghiu drew criticism after she stormed onstage to stop a tenor’s encore during a performance of “Tosca” in Seoul.
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In Seoul, Watch Repairmen at Work
Mechanical timepieces, including vintage models, keep these shops busy.
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Declaring ‘Crisis,’ South Korean Firms Tell Managers to Work 6 Days a Week
The move by some influential companies has raised concerns about work-life balance in a country where long hours at the office are common.