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K-beauty triumphs in Japan as Korean culture surges in popularity

K-beauty triumphs in Japan as Korean culture surges in popularity

TOKYO, Japan — On Oct. 30, @cosme TOKYO, Japan's premier cosmetics and beauty platform located in the Harajuku shopping district of the Japanese capital, showcased top-selling cosmetics through a ranked display.

2023-11-15 16:27

Korean's beloved instant coffee mix finds its place on global stage

Korean's beloved instant coffee mix finds its place on global stage

In the latest Disney+ hit series, 'Moving,' instant coffee has a recurring role, underlying character development and historical context.

2023-11-15 08:52

Navigating copyrights and authorship in age of generative AI

Navigating copyrights and authorship in age of generative AI

“Undoubtedly, we are approaching new frontiers in copyright as artists put AI in their toolbox,” wrote U.S. district judge Beryl A. Howell in her ruling on one particular case that grabbed international headlines in August.

2023-11-11 09:17

Shopping district Myeong-dong regains fame as tourist destination

Shopping district Myeong-dong regains fame as tourist destination

Myeong-dong is rebounding back to its former glory as international visitors to central Seoul return and local businesses attempt to maximize sales.

2023-11-05 17:07

[INTERVIEW] Designer aims to put Korean fashion on world map with MMAM

INTERVIEWDesigner aims to put Korean fashion on world map with MMAM

K-pop and K-dramas have been growing in popularity worldwide in recent years, securing their footing on the global stage and bringing the spotlight to Korea’s culture.

2023-11-02 09:18

Full-fringe bangs back in style

Full-fringe bangs back in style

The cooling weather has brought winds of change to Korea’s latest hair trends. Full-fringe bangs are back in style as people no longer need to worry about beads of sweat collecting on their foreheads with the recent drop in temperatures.

2023-11-01 13:29

Director initiates campaign to help K-fashion go global

Director initiates campaign to help K-fashion go global

Chung So-mi, a model-turned-fashion show director, is a perfectionist. Even tiny mistakes are unacceptable in her show, although they go unnoticed by watchful audiences.

2023-10-27 09:01

[INTERVIEW] Toranomon Hills Station Tower reflects Mori's 'vertical city' philosophy in Tokyo

INTERVIEWToranomon Hills Station Tower reflects Mori's 'vertical city' philosophy in Tokyo

TOKYO ― Tokyo presents itself as a sea of densely packed, low-rise buildings punctuated by shrines and islands of sleek steel-and-glass skyscrapers.

2023-10-18 17:20

Japanese consumer goods gain popularity despite Fukushima wastewater release

Japanese consumer goods gain popularity despite Fukushima wastewater release

Son Byeong-wook, a 38-year-old resident of central Seoul, often looks for Asahi beer at his local convenience store whenever guests drop by his home. The Japanese beer has been his favorite brew and no one has scolded him so far for buying the popular brand.

2023-10-08 21:38

Epik's AI yearbook feature goes viral, takes users back to 1990s

Epik's AI yearbook feature goes viral, takes users back to 1990s

HONG KONG ― A wave of nostalgia has flooded social media feeds as people share what appear to be high school yearbook photos from the '90s. However, these aren't actual throwbacks but AI-generated creations, courtesy of a Korean app named Epik.

2023-10-06 18:06

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