For years, tattoo artists had to work in underground studios or windowless backrooms. They may soon be able to practice their craft in the open.
Author: Jin Yu Young
After Centuries of Stigma, South Korea Moves to Legalize Tattoo Artists
For years, South Korean tattooists have had to work in underground studios or windowless backrooms. They may soon be able to practice their craft in the open.
Woman Is Convicted of Killing Her Children and Leaving Them in Suitcases
Years after Hakyung Lee left New Zealand for her native South Korea, the bodies of her children were found in Auckland. She faces life in prison.
‘Squid Game’ Star Lee Jung-jae Talks About Korean Fan Culture
Lee Jung-jae, who has been a star in South Korea for decades, said social media has made audiences more zealous. He thinks he knows how to keep them happy.
Romania Says Russian Drone Entered Its Airspace
It was the second time in less than a week that a Russian drone had flown through a NATO member’s airspace. Last week, NATO scrambled fighter jets to shoot down Russian drones in Polish airspace.
South Korea Doctors’ Strike Begins to Wind Down
Thousands of residents and interns were protesting a government proposal that would have dramatically increased the number of medical students in the country.
K-Beauty Fans Stock up on Cosmetics After Trump’s Tariff Threat
American consumers of Korean cosmetics and skin-care products are bulk buying, as President Trump threatens 25 percent tariffs on imports.
K-Pop Singer Taeil Sentenced to 3½-Years in Rape of Tourist
Taeil, a former member of the popular boy band NCT, and two acquaintances were jailed in a case that has provoked anger in South Korea.
For South Koreans,‘Squid Game’ Was More Than Just Entertainment
The Netflix hit has left a lasting legacy as a major cultural export, but also one that exposed some unsettling aspects of Korean society.
How South Korea Became a Cultural Powerhouse
With BTS poised to reunite, “Squid Game” returning and a Broadway show winning awards, the Korean cultural wave keeps on rolling.