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How Koreans Actually Feel About Saju: Between Cultural Heritage and Modern Skepticism

How Koreans Actually Feel About Saju: Between Cultural Heritage and Modern Skepticism

Saju — the Korean system of fortune interpretation based on the four pillars of birth date and time — has been part of Korean life for centuries. Yet the way it appears in internatio…
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Gift Ideas for Elderly Korean Neighbors: What Actually Works

Gift Ideas for Elderly Korean Neighbors: What Actually Works

When you want to show appreciation to elderly Korean neighbors but aren't sure what's cul…
More Than Half of Koreans Support Higher Taxes on the Wealthy: What's Behind the Debate?

More Than Half of Koreans Support Higher Taxes on the Wealthy: What's Behind the Debate?

A growing majority of South Koreans say they want the wealthy to pay more in taxes. But as with m…
Joining Korean University ROTC as a Gyopo: What You Should Know

Joining Korean University ROTC as a Gyopo: What You Should Know

For Korean nationals who grew up abroad, the idea of joining the ROK Army ROTC program through a …
The United States has long maintained a significant military presence on the Korean Peninsula

The United States has long maintained a significant military presence on the Korean Peninsula

, but recent statements from President Donald Trump have reignited debate over the accuracy o…
The United States has long maintained a significant military presence on the Korean Peninsula

The United States has long maintained a significant military presence on the Korean Peninsula

, but recent statements from President Donald Trump have reignited debate over the accuracy …
South Korea's June 3 local elections will include tens of thousands of foreign residents as eligible voters

South Korea's June 3 local elections will include tens of thousands of foreign residents as eligible voters

— a right that is still largely unfamiliar to many within the foreign community. Understanding n…
South Korea and the Hormuz Strait: Should Seoul Send Warships to Support U.S. Operations?

South Korea and the Hormuz Strait: Should Seoul Send Warships to Support U.S. Operations?

As tensions in the Middle East escalate around the Strait of Hormuz, voices within South Korea…
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