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Two weeks after Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams played for South Africa’s men’s national soccer team (affectionately known as Bafana Bafana) at the 2026 World Cup, the athlete has died, the country’s minister of sports, arts and culture Gayton McKenzie confirmed. He was 25

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. 

The National Museum of Korea’s merchandise brand, MU:DS, has set commercial records, generating ₩21.8 billion (~ $14.5 million USD) in MU:DS’s first-half sales for 2026. This depicts a 90% increase from the ₩11.48B (~ $7.6M) recorded during the same period last year. The upward financial trajectory shows that traditional Korean heritage souvenirs can also complement…

In fast-secularising South Korea, Buddhism is regaining popularity thanks to a “hip” trend wooing Gen Z with festivals, fashion, robots and DJs, even as some fear for the fundamentals of the faith