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a beginner’s guide to k-pop
What are subunits? Is dating against the rules? Do groups write their own songs? Here’s everything you need to know about your new fave music industry!
Kim Jong Un Released Pictures of the “Super Powerful” Missiles He Fired as a “Solemn Warning”
South Korea officials believe they were similar to Russia’s Iskander missiles, which fly close to the ground before dropping at a 90-degree angle on their targets to avoid being intercepted.
Inside the Dance School Fighting for a Safe Queer, Feminist Space in Seoul
Luddan is part of a growing movement that’s using art to break apart South Korea’s gender binaries.
We Need To Stop Asking Celebrities To Apologise For Mental Health Issues
Goo Hara apologised for being depressed. Maho Yamaguchi apologised for speaking out against sexual assault. Why are women being asked to do this?
The 4 Acts We’re Excited To See At Southeast Asia’s Biggest K-Pop Festival
Imagine a music festival with only Korean artists: HallyuPopFest is a K-pop fan's dream.
Japanese Breakfast's Michelle Zauner Remembers the 'Stinky Lunch' Moment
The new VICE host discusses finding herself in Korean food, navigating grief, and the wild world of Yelp reviews.
You Can Now Hike Along the World’s Most Heavily-Armed Border
The demilitarised zone separating North and South Korea has been opened to civilians for the very first time. And it's crawling with rare and endangered wildlife.
Man Acquitted on Charges He Tried to Fatten Himself Up with Fried Chicken to Avoid Army Service
Prosecutors argued that the 22-year-old Korean man intentionally gorged himself on chicken and booze before his physical exam.
South Korea Trials Lazers on Road Crossings to Distract People From Their Phones
The country has one of the highest rates of pedestrian fatalities in the developed world.
South Korea Is Giving Men Money to Buy a Bride to Save Its Shrinking Population
If you're a single man living in the country's rural areas, you may qualify for this marriage subsidy program.
The Girl Squads That Changed History
Writer Sam Maggs breaks down some of history's great female teams.
How Grime Grew From London into a Thriving International Entity
Worldwide scenes have been popping up for years. Now, with some weight behind them, they’re gaining a cultural foothold in their areas.