Korea’s Upgraded K-Pass: Greater Bargains in Public Transit from 2026 Introduction to New K-Pass Features Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport has announced the launch of new features for the K-Pass, which promises even greater savings for public transit users throughout Korea from 2026. The government’s increased investment signals major changes for bus and … Read more
South Korea’s Ambitious Push for a Plastic-Free Future The Gap Between Rhetoric and Action South Korea is recognized internationally for its strong environmental rhetoric, with leaders like “President Lee Jae Myung” promising bold moves such as a national roadmap for phasing out plastics by 2025. However, the nation’s stance at global forums like the recent … Read more
R.O.K.A. T-shirt—From Barracks to Fashion Trend Military Attire as Fashion Statement In South Korea, mandatory military service has long influenced youth culture, but few items have made as dramatic a leap from function to fashion as the R.O.K.A. T-shirt. Recently, ordinary black tees stamped with “R.O.K.A.”—the abbreviation for Republic of Korea Army—have captured the attention … Read more
Reinventing Life After K-pop Trainee Days: Stories of Hope and New Beginnings K-pop trainees often devote their entire adolescence to intense training in vocals and dance, with the dream of debuting as idols. However, many do not make it to the spotlight. These former trainees frequently face the difficult task of redefining their dreams and … Read more
How KPop Demon Hunters Redefines Korean Content for the World The Rise of Transnational K-Content The success of “KPop Demon Hunters” on Netflix marks a watershed moment for Korean-themed entertainment, elevating it to new heights on a global stage. For the first time, this animated film topped the global charts in both English and non-English … Read more