9 Best Articles on Korea
The most useful articles on korea from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Korea Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved on korea by Refind users in 2023 so far.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles on korea—all under 10 minutes.
How Korean Culture Went Global
From BTS to Squid Game to high-end beauty standards, South Korea reigns as a global exporter of pop culture and entertainment. How does a country go from a war-decimated state just 70 years ago, to a…
Forever young, beautiful and scandal-free: The rise of South Korea's virtual influencers
The growing popularity of hyper-realistic "virtual" influencers is sparking debate over the future of advertising -- and South Korea's demanding beauty standards.
«"Lucy is not limited to time or space," he added. "She can appear anywhere. And there are no moral issues."»
Korean Beef Bulgogi
Korean Beef Bulgogi - A super easy recipe for Korean BBQ beef with the most flavorful marinade! The thin slices of meat cook quickly, and it's so tender!!!
South Korea once recycled 2% of its food waste. Now it recycles 95%
A compulsory recycling scheme in South Korea has dramatically cut the amount of food the country throws away. Here's how it works.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles on korea.
Korean philosophy is built upon daily practice of good habits
Practice is at the heart of Korean philosophy. In order to lead a good life, hone your daily rituals of self-cultivation
«As social beings, we penetrate the consciousness of others, and so humans are linked externally through conduct but also internally through thought.»
K-everything: the rise and rise of Korean culture
From music to film, technology to food, the world has fallen in love with everything South Korean. Tim Adams visits Seoul in search of the origins of hallyu – the Korean wave
Against ‘han’, or why Koreans are not defined by sadness
Korean culture is characterised by an untranslatably profound sorrow and regret. Or is that just another stereotype?
Inside North Korea’s Hacker Army
The regime in Pyongyang has sent hundreds of programmers to other countries. Their mission: Make money by any means necessary.
The Secret to South Korea’s Success
Seven weeks ago, South Korea and the U.S. had the same number of COVID-19 deaths. Today, South Korea has fewer than 300, and the U.S. has more than 70,000.
Publications
We monitor hundreds of publications, blogs, newsletters, and news sources in Korea, including:
Tim Urban
Writer, infant
Chungah
Damn Delicious®
World Economic Forum
The international organization for public private cooperation.
The Atlantic
Exploring the American idea through ambitious, essential reporting and storytelling. Of no party or clique since 1857. http://theatlantic.com
ESPN
Serving sports fans. Anytime. Anywhere.
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