WRITER : DHAVAN AASHIKA PREMSINGH EDITOR : ARPITA JENA South Korea has become a very popular travel destination. Its music, dramas, food, and festivals attract millions of visitors every year. The rise of Korean culture around the world, called Hallyu or the Korean Wave, has helped people learn more about Korea. Festivals, concerts, and cultural […]
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WRITER : ARCHANA K EDITOR : SHIVRAJ PATEL Picture Credit: Mint Korean flavors in India are represented by spicy, savory rich ingredients like gochujang (chili paste) and kimchi, blended with sesame oil and soy sauce also Bibimbap, Japchae and famous Korean dish Ramyeon and more foods is increasingly available in Indian supermarkets and restaurants. Indian
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WRITER: ARPITA SINGH EDITOR: NANDINI IMAGE CREDIT: FUTURE LEARN It was not sparked by a political decree or economic pact, but by a blockbuster song and an emotionally compelling television drama. The Korean Wave, or Hallyu, is a new cultural force that swept the globe, transforming South Korea from a nation renowned for its economic
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WRITTEN BY: AREEBA SHAFEEQ EDITOR: PRACHI KANSHWAN Gyeongbokgung palace, Seoul Chittorgarh fort, Rajasthan Credit: Pinterest South Korea’s history is not something that is confined to books or written in them. It is something alive in its places,from temples to folk villages, everywhere. Every street of Korea speaks its history. For millions of us around
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WRITER: AREEBA SHAFEEQ EDITOR: ANANYA RAUT Credit: Pinterest In Seoul, stepping into a cafe is less about caffeine and beverages, and it is more about the culture and aesthetics. South Korea has redefined the idea of coffee shops, or basically cafes, turning them into most aesthetic places to ever exist, the most aesthetic sanctuaries. From
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WRITER: ARPITA SINGH EDITOR: NANDINI IMAGE CREDIT: KOREA JUNGANG DAILY South Korea is now a world power, not only in entertainment and technology, but in education. Its meteoric rise from the ruins of war to become a top economy is one of single-minded concentration and tireless work. That same drive, however, has created an unusual
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WRITER: PRACHI SHARMA EDITOR: NANDINI Image Credit: gettyimages (Choi Jae-Ku) Every culture in the world is full of scary spirits and mysterious tales. Just like the stories of witches or women sitting on trees are told in India, Korean folktales related to spirits have also been frightening and terrifying people for centuries. The most famous
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WRITER : PRACHI SHARMA EDITOR : SHIVRAJ PATEL Nowadays we know South Korea for K-pop, colourful dramas and modern technology. But behind this glittering world, there is another face – full of mysterious stories, spirits and old customs. One of these is the Gwisin Ritual (귀신 제사), which is performed to calm the spirits who
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WRITER : SWASTI SHARMA EDITOR : SHIVRAJ PATEL Finger Pricking Method: Just imagine, you are in South Korea and having indigestion but suddenly your Korean friend starts pricking your hand with needle. How does it feel? Weird right! But no, it’s normal in Korea. They believe that pricking hand can cure indigestion. This is an
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WRITER : PRERANA HATUA EDITOR : SHIVRAJ PATEL In today’s world, South Korea stands as a pioneer of modern culture, compelling the whole world with its natural beauty, beauty brands, K-movies, K-dramas and music industry. As a closely associated nation with innovations and influence, it is also widely known as a leading force in the
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