J. Haan

Three Korean Designers You Met on Jakarta’s Fashion Stage When you think of a fashion show, you probably picture the colors and silhouettes that’ll be trending next season, right? But …

When the Debate Over Pad Prices Turned Into a Public Service In South Korea, support for menstrual products has long been framed as a welfare policy for low-income female adolescents. …

What You Should Check Before the Summer Schedule: Platform Strategy Come summer, new variety shows flood in—but that old line doesn’t hold up if you’re just checking broadcast schedules anymore. …

Hong Kong’s North Point, the Smell Was Different from the Start I was walking near 233 Electric Road when I noticed something off about the air. Sesame oil, fresh garlic, …

The winter of Korean cinema hidden in the word ‘agreement’ The word hyeop-yak (協約, agreement) carries not the hard command of law but the weary breath of compromise—a pact struck …

Export records show K-beauty’s growing influence Have you ever come across the term ‘K-beauty’ while browsing products at a beauty store abroad or on social media? It’s no longer just …

Daejeon Finals Completed Hanwha Life’s First International Title The reputation of being a strong international team often outlasts domestic league performances. But for Hanwha Life Esports, winning the 2026 Mid-Season …

An Unusual Name at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art On July 27 afternoon, a microphone was turned on at Seoul’s National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. …

I Stopped for a Second Before Swiping When you first download a dating app, the numbers usually hit you first. How many people liked your profile, how many new matches, …

The Word ‘Rookie’ That Hovers Over a First Book The word ‘신인’ (shinin), or ‘rookie,’ always carries two overlapping times: the present of being unknown, and the future of possibly …