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Snowfall in Korea: Culture, Romance, and the Magic of Winter

Writer: Komal Ray Editor: Arpita Jena Snowfall is a common and important part of the winter season in Korea .Winter usually lasts from December to February, and January is generally the coldest month. Snowfall is an essential and significant natural feature of Korea .It mainly occurs between December and February. The month of January is […]

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South Korea and the Birth Rate Challenge: Is Society Redefining Family?

Writer: Melisa Editor: Arpita Jena Introduction South Korea stands at the peak of global cultural influence. K-pop, K-dramas, fashion, beauty, and food have captured worldwide attention. Beyond this success, the country faces a serious demographic challenge. In recent years, South Korea’s total fertility rate (TFR) has fallen to 0.7–0.8, according to World Bank data. Picture

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K-Wave in India: Korean Flavours Finding Home in India

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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From Gyeongbokgung to Chittorgarh: How Korea and India Keep History Alive Onscreen

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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Korean Cafe Culture: Modern aesthetics and Global trends

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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The story of Korea’s scary “Woman in White”: From fear to hope

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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