The New York Times – Film:
The film, “The Assassin(s),” revisits a 1974 shooting that has spawned J.F.K.-style conspiracy theories, exposing divides over the country’s history.
Author: Choe Sang-Hun
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‘The Assassin(s)’ Movie Fuels South Korea’s Culture Wars
The New York Times – Film:
The film, “The Assassin(s),” revisits a 1974 shooting that has spawned J.F.K.-style conspiracy theories, exposing divides over the country’s history.
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Insooni Breaks Racial Barrier to Become Beloved Singer in South Korea
The New York Times – Music:
Born to a South Korean mother and a Black American soldier, she rose to a pioneering stardom in a country that has long discriminated against biracial children.
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From BTS to ‘Squid Game’: How South Korea Became a Cultural Juggernaut
The New York Times – Music:
The country was once largely known for cars and smartphones, but a global audience has become mesmerized by its entertainment, and creators say success didn’t happen overnight.