Category: South Korea

As China Lifts Pandemic Border Controls, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad

The New York Times – Business:
Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.
As Asian Societies Age, ‘Retirement’ Just Means More Work

The New York Times – Business:
Across East Asia, populations are graying faster than anywhere else in the world, and while younger generations shrink, older workers are often toiling well into their 70s and beyond.
In South Korea, a Mountainside Barbecue Feast

The New York Times – T Magazine:
The fashion designer Terrence Kim took a break with his staff for a meal that included both Korean and American staples — and a heated game of Mafia.
‘Gangnam Style’ Brought K-Pop to the World, but Haunted Its Creator

The New York Times – Music:
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.
Moon Jars, Luminous and Graceful, Are Entrancing Modern Ceramists

The New York Times – T Magazine:
This icon of traditional Korean pottery has inspired a new generation of makers and collectors.
Meet Your New Corporate Office Mate: A ‘Brainless’ Robot

The New York Times – Business:
Naver, a South Korean internet firm, is trying to introduce robots into the world of cubicles and conference rooms without making employees uncomfortable.
Lee Jae-yong, Samsung Heir, Elevated to Chairman After Jail Stint

The New York Times – Business:
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.
BTS to Enlist in South Korea’s Military

The New York Times – Music:
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.
When a Country’s Cuisine Becomes a Cultural Export

The New York Times – T Magazine:
South Korea has sought to protect and enshrine its national dishes — while also sharing its wonders with the world.