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Did Koreans Really Claim Confucius Was Korean?

Did Koreans Really Claim Confucius Was Korean?

A street interview asking Koreans which country Confucius came from highlights a persistent online rumor: that South Koreans commonly believe the ancient philosopher was Korean. In r…
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South Korea’s “Two-State” Language: A New Framework for Inter-Korean Relations?

South Korea’s “Two-State” Language: A New Framework for Inter-Korean Relations?

South Korea’s description of the two Koreas as existing as “de facto two states” marks a signific…

Stargazing at Yeongyang Firefly Ecological Park

Yeongyang Firefly Ecological Park in North Gyeongsang Province is one of South Korea’s best-known…

Why Small-Town South Korea Can Feel So Memorable

A quiet road through a small South Korean town can reveal a side of the country that is very diff…

Defamation Complaints and Corporate Accountability in Starbucks Korea’s “Tank Day” Controversy

Starbucks Korea’s “Tank Day” promotion developed into a major corporate crisis after campaign lan…

Thoughtful Gift Ideas for American In-Laws Visiting Korea

Choosing wedding-related gifts for future American in-laws can feel difficult when they have few …
What South Korea’s Tanker Transit Through the Strait of Hormuz Means

What South Korea’s Tanker Transit Through the Strait of Hormuz Means

A South Korean-flagged oil tanker safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz on May 20, 2026, fol…

What Samsung Electronics’ 2026 Labor Agreement Means for Employee Bonuses

Samsung Electronics and its unions reached a tentative wage agreement on May 20, 2026, shortly be…
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