Browsing: Cultural

In this episode, we explore the modern revival of South Korea’s cultural traditions, from the reimagined hanbok to Jeju’s legendary haenyeo

South Korea’s cultural exports hit a historic high last year as the global demand for its entertainment ecosystem drives staggering economic returns. Bolstered by explosive music growth and digital platforms, Korean Wave exports touched $18.98 billion USD, marking a 15.9% year-on-year increase, also fortifying the nation’s status as a cultural superpower. 

On a Monday evening in late June, the second floor of sports bar Q’s Billiard Club was packed with dozens of fans screaming and gasping at the television screens hung on the walls all around them.