The New York Times – Travel:
On a layover at the airport, the lounge may beckon, but in the right places, you can get into town and cap your vacation with a micro-vacation.
Category: South Korea
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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Fans Flock to Korean Language Classes
The New York Times – Music:
Across the country, Americans who love K-pop and K-dramas are flocking to Korean language classes.
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BTS Unveils 2026-27 World Tour Dates. Here’s Where The K-Pop Stars Have Been.
The New York Times – Music:
The K-pop superstars will go on a colossal comeback tour: 79 shows across five continents in 11 months. But why were they gone for so long?
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Park Chan-wook and the Funny Thing About Stomach-Churning Horror
The New York Times – Film:
When American studios wouldn’t back his film about a laid-off manager committing gruesome murders, the director returned to Korea. Now he has a hit on his hands.
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Christine Choy, Documentarian of Asian American Life, Dies at 76
The New York Times – Film:
Her film “Who Killed Vincent Chin?” earned an Oscar nomination in 1988 and was inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance.
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South Korea’s New Tattoo Law Legalizes the Practice
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For years, tattoo artists had to work in underground studios or windowless backrooms. They may soon be able to practice their craft in the open.
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Air Busan Plane Catches Fire at South Korean Airport
The New York Times – Travel:
The fire broke out on the aircraft’s tail, fire officials said. All 169 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated.
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What to Know About Plane Maintenance After the South Korean Crash
The New York Times – Travel:
Airlines have been increasingly outsourcing repair and upkeep work to other countries, but experts and consumer groups disagree about its impact on safety.
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The Controversy Over K-pop Band NewJeans
The New York Times – Music:
The firm Hybe has lost hundreds of millions of dollars in market value because of a feud with the creative force behind the band NewJeans.