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[Weekender] Handmade masks comfort marginalized people amid serious shortage
Culture
Mar 12, 2020
When Park Jin-ryoung, a Daegu resident, saw people waiting in line for hours to buy a face mask -- a must-have survival item in the city, which accounts for nearly 70 percent of COVID-19 cases in South Korea -- her thoughts went to people in need. So she took out her sewing machine. She visited offline and online stores to buy the materials she needed to make 120 fabric face masks: elastic braids, wire cords, filters and fabric. Park and her two daughters -- whose elementary school graduatio
[Weekender] How coronavirus has changed way Koreans exercise
Health
Mar 6, 2020
As the new coronavirus spreads throughout the nation, more and more people are reluctant to go to the gym for a workout. The situation worsened Thursday, when the city of Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, said 80 people had tested positive for the virus after taking Zumba classes at local fitness centers or coming into contact with people who took those classes. “I used to take Zumba lessons at a fitness center near my home. Since last week, the center temporarily closed down and I
[Weekender] Keeping safe from virus
Social affairs
Mar 5, 2020
Some seek peace of mind with ‘full protection,’ while others opt for DIY solutions
[Weekender] Survival diary of Korean internet cafes
Industry
Feb 28, 2020
PC rooms, almost solely dependent on gaming contents, seek ways to stay relevant
[Weekender] The ‘Parasite’ impact
Film
Feb 21, 2020
How Koreans, markets and society are reacting to the Oscar-winning film that holds up a mirror to Korea’s dark present
[Weekender] At home, safe from the virus
Social affairs
Feb 13, 2020
New coronavirus means more downtime, less active social lives for Koreans
[Weekender] Forgotten stories behind Jeongwol Daeboreum traditions
Culture
Feb 6, 2020
“I crack nuts with my family on Jeongwol Daeboreum. I am not sure why, but I guess the tradition is supposed to shoo away some bad ghosts and bring good luck,” Kang Min-woo, 26, said. “I do know that there are some other Jeongwol Daeboreum traditions, but I do not celebrate them.” Saturday is “Jeongwol Daeboreum” or “Daeboreum,” a traditional holiday marking the first full moon of the Lunar New Year. However, traditions are slowly fading, especia
[Weekender] Does screen-free parenting work?
Culture
Jan 30, 2020
Annie Jeong has always been concerned about her 3-year-old son’s exposure to digital devices. She became more worried recently after learning about the rise of screen-free parenting. But such a scheme is a tall order, she said. With digital-driven education permeating classrooms across South Korea, the use of digital devices and software has become a necessity for the future generation. “I’m worried that my kid might be in trouble in the future if he grows up tech-free,&rd
[Weekender] Spending Seollal alone may be unorthodox, but there is still plenty to do in Seoul
Culture
Jan 16, 2020
As Koreans halt operations and leave on an exodus for their hometowns for the Lunar New Year holiday, travelers and expats alike may find themselves scratching their heads as to how to spend their weekend. This year, Seollal falls on Jan. 24-26, giving South Koreans a three-day weekend to celebrate with their loved ones.Customs, family and food are at the heart of this national holiday. However, in recent times, there has been a shift away from traditional celebrations, meaning more to do for th
[Weekender] Korea’s obsession with tallness
Industry
Jan 16, 2020
Koreans embracing “heightism’ create lucrative niche market
[Weekender] A case for Korean millennials in the workplace
Social affairs
Jan 10, 2020
Millennials everywhere get a bad rap, and South Korea is no exception.As more millennials join the workforce, theories and assumptions about the millennial ways abound.Millennial workers have been called weak and entitled, or are portrayed as not trying hard enough. They also hold a reputation for being quitters and job-hoppers.But blaming the “millennial mindset” for traits seen in young workers can prevent us from seeing the whole picture, experts say. For today’s youths, get
[Weekender] [Herald Interview] Pushing boundaries of traditional music
Music
Jan 3, 2020
For some bands, music is all about breaking stodgy old rules and creating new ones. However, for Black String, a traditional Korean music band, the revolution may be on a bigger scale. It wants to establish its own genre. Black String, founded in 2011, consists of four artists, three of them gugak performers. The group is led by string instrument geomungo virtuoso Heo Yoon-jeong with Lee Aram on daegeum (bamboo flute), Hwang Min-wang on janggu (hourglass-shaped drum) and Jean Oh on electric guit
[Weekender] From tradition to innovation
Music
Jan 3, 2020
Though gugak, traditional Korean music, is often considered an unchanging art form from the past, various gugak acts and institutions are working on revitalizing the genre to make it more relatable to today’s audiences.K-pop has taken the world by storm, but Korea’s traditional music is still underappreciated even among South Koreans, let along the wider global audience. Strong prejudices against gugak exist -- namely, that it is boring and difficult to listen to.Despite those negati
[Weekender] Top 10 International news
World News
Dec 27, 2019
US-China trade dealOn Dec. 13, the US and China reached a partial deal to end their trade war.Both countries have agreed on the terms of a “phase one” trade deal, with expectations for China to boost imports of US agricultural goods while Washington eases massive tariffs on Chinese products. They are expected to sign a deal in early January.Trump impeachment bid On Dec. 18, the Democratic-led US House of Representatives approved two impeachment charges against Trump over his pre
[Weekender] A look back at 2019
Social affairs
Dec 27, 2019
As we approach the end of the year, it is time to look back at some of the major events and memorable moments of 2019. From trade wars between the US and China and then Korea and Japan, to the unrest in Hong Kong and rival rallies in Seoul over then-Justice Minister Cho Kuk, 2019 had plenty of conflict and discord to take note of. There were also memorable milestones achieved this year, such as the first-ever image of a black hole captured by scientists. Bong Joon-ho’s film “Parasite
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