For a long time, the field of Korean studies in Europe remained in the shadow of Japanese and Chinese studies. But the global boom of Korean pop music, films and dramas has elevated the standing of Korean studies in recent years and is likely to continue doing so, said Anders Karlsson, senior lecturer and chair of the Centre of Korean Studies at SOAS University of London. The most noticeable development from when he started teaching in the field 23 years ago, Karlsson said, is diversification

S. Korea’s improbable run to final four foreshadowed rising status in sports world in years to follow

Find the answer at the bottom. Dogs are the most favored companion animals in South Korea, with nearly 75 percent of pet-owning families choosing to raise them. In the Korean language, the word for dog is "gae," and a puppy is a "gangaji," but there are more affectionate slang terms widely used online. "Meongmeongi" is a friendly and endearing way to refer to dogs. It's derived from the onomatopoeic representation of the sound dogs make when they bark -- &

Weak yen, current administration's diplomacy factor into decline of 'No Japan' boycott

Find the answer at the bottom. There are many rituals or occasions in which people do certain actions three times in South Korea, such as in the parliament, when the speaker bangs the gavel exactly three times to conclude something. When children encounter disagreements and need to reach a decision, they often resort to playing Rock, Paper, Scissors. One ground rule is to play a set of three rounds, referred to as "samsaepan," unless they agree otherwise. Similarly, when people gathe

President of Academy of Korean Studies calls for more communication as scholars in Korea and abroad differ in academic approaches, sources read and writing styles

Find the answer at the bottom of the page. As we approach the end of September, along with the cool autumn breeze, the Korean Thanksgiving holiday of Chuseok draws near. Chuseok is celebrated on the 15th day of August in the lunar calendar, and this year it falls on Sept. 29, with the days preceding and following it also designated as holidays. The typical three-day Chuseok holiday, however, has been extended to six consecutive days off, with Oct. 2 designated as a special one-off holiday

Kim's engagement of N. Korea was later tarnished by scandal, but led to years of inter-Korean exchanges for first time since Korean War

As disputes with China, Japan on historical issues worsen, NAHF chief seeks to expand cooperation with rest of world

US-based archaeologist studying Mahan calls for Korean academic community's support of overseas research

National effort seeks to offset impact of extreme weather on apples and pears to ensure bountiful Chuseok gifts and tables

In the United States, Trader Joe's frozen packaged gimbap is making a splash, fueling more interest in Korean cuisine. On its home turf in South Korea, the idea of freezing seaweed rice rolls seems far from appetizing, as gimbap is readily available in convenience stores, street food stalls and anywhere there is demand for on-the-go meals. To many Koreans, the rice roll wrapped in a thin layer of seaweed with pickled radish and a variety of ingredients inside is synonymous with picnics.

Only a few scholars remain in the field after termination of 'Early Korea Project' at Harvard in 2018

In addition to lack of ancient and medieval Korean history professors teaching overseas, political problems at home cloud future of Korean history studies

Mired in Asian financial crisis and under IMF-led bailout program, South Koreans endure mass layoffs, corporate bankruptcies and asset devaluation