Korean culture

Korean Language Studies Have Skyrocketed in the Wake of K-Pop

Peyton Conner, Indiana University

Hallyu has inspired many young scholars to learn more about Korea beyond what is shown on their screens.…

November 23, 2021

The History of LA’s Bustling Koreatown

Alice Han, Pepperdine University

Despite the hardships its people have faced, the neighborhood is thriving today.…

October 8, 2021

How K-Pop Redefined Masculinity (But There’s Still a Long Way To Go)

Lauren Sung, University of Georgia

Korean bands like H.O.T. and BTS have done a lot to normalize 'soft masculinity,' but South Korean culture as a whole remains patriarchal and heteronormative.…

September 16, 2021

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Korean Language Studies Have Skyrocketed in the Wake of K-Pop

The History of LA’s Bustling Koreatown

How K-Pop Redefined Masculinity (But There’s Still a Long Way To Go)