Korea

Sep 2, 2024
The authors of “Koreaworld” want to expand the universe of Korean food
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Matt Rodbard and Deuki Hong’s new cookbook dovetails with the global popularity of Korean entertainment while celebrating regional dishes.
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Aug 2, 2023
Superconductor breakthrough claims draw interest and skepticism
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Claims of a room-temperature superconductor have gone viral, but others’ earlier claims to have achieved this have been debunked.
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Mar 11, 2021
In Chung’s “Minari,” seeing the American dream through the eyes of a Korean-American family
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“And if my daughter can see it one day, that’d be great,” says Lee Isaac Chung, writer-director of “Minari.”
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Nov 29, 2018
How the U.S. outgrew 1980s trade anxiety over Japan
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The tariff war between the U.S. and China echoes an earlier episode of trade history but with some key differences.
Nov 24, 2017
Korean firm helps extend Black Friday benefits overseas
Black Friday is an American phenomenon that increasingly, belongs to the world. Globalization and technology have made it much easier for folks overseas to buy sought-after American goods. This cross-border commerce has been around for decades but today, it’s getting a big boost. Click the above audio player to hear the full story. Correction: A […]
Dec 29, 2015
Japan and South Korea finally resolve ‘comfort women’ dispute
Japan is apologizing for its use of Korean sex slaves during World War II.
Aug 31, 2012
Decoding the money message of Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’
A silly video masks a satire on conspicuous consumption and income inequality in Korea.
Nov 25, 2010
MID-DAY UPDATE: T-day air travel and the economy
Hey all you travelers: Today and tomorrow may be a massive headache! Steve Chiotakis talked to George Hobica of airfarewatchdog.com about how all…