In 2012, the song took over the internet, and it helped pave the way for the global success of Korean pop. But Psy, the artist behind it, spent years trying and failing to replicate the phenomenon.
Category: South Korea
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Moon Jars, Luminous and Graceful, Are Entrancing Modern Ceramists
This icon of traditional Korean pottery has inspired a new generation of makers and collectors.
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Meet Your New Corporate Office Mate: A ‘Brainless’ Robot
Naver, a South Korean internet firm, is trying to introduce robots into the world of cubicles and conference rooms without making employees uncomfortable.
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Lee Jae-yong, Samsung Heir, Elevated to Chairman After Jail Stint
Lee Jae-yong, the company’s longtime de facto leader, had been serving a prison term for bribery before being released on parole and later pardoned.
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BTS to Enlist in South Korea’s Military
Ending months of debate, the band’s label said that the seven members would serve their military conscriptions. They plan to reunite in a couple of years.
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When a Country’s Cuisine Becomes a Cultural Export
South Korea has sought to protect and enshrine its national dishes — while also sharing its wonders with the world.