Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.
Tag: South Korea
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As Asian Societies Age, ‘Retirement’ Just Means More Work
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.
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Inside South Korea’s Art-Mad Capital
The inaugural Frieze Seoul fair was one sign of the city’s ascent. Now a dealer invasion is underway and artists are navigating a new landscape, as competition heats up.
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No, K-Pop Isn’t a Government Plot. Now Leave Me Alone!
I wrote a book about Korean pop culture and that’s when things started to get crazy.
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South Koreans’ Steely Nerves Are Shaken by North Korean Drones
With tensions on the Korean Peninsula on the rise, many in the South were rattled when five drones from the North successfully crossed the border without being shot down.