Writer: Bagmita Gogoi (Tinsukia, Assam, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) The South Korean sensation, Park Seo-joon, is widely known for his comedic and action-filled K-dramas. In 2023, he made his Hollywood debut as Prince Yan in the highly anticipated Marvel instalment titled “The Marvels.” He might be a new face in the West, but…
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K-EVENT COVERAGE: 2026 K-FOOD FAIR IN DELHI
Writer: Riya Choudhary (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) The 2026 K-Food Fair was held on August 1 and 2, 2026, at Ambience Mall, Gurugram, by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs of the Republic of Korea and the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation. The fair transformed into a vibrant celebration…
K-Folktale: The Story of Heung Bu and Nolbu
Writer: Karthiha Kamatchi (Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) The story of Heungbu and Nolbu (흥부와 놀부) is one of the most ancient Korean folktales and is widely known among all South Koreans. Heungbujeon (흥부전), which literally translates to ‘Tale of Heungbu’, was written during the late Joseon period. Many…
K-Book Review: “The Wings” by Yi Sang
Writer: Shivani Singh Chhaunkar (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Kim Hae-gyeong, known by his pen name Yi Sang, was born in 1910 and is one of the most prominent writers and a revolutionary figure of Modern Korean Literature. Though he was an architect by profession, he is well known for his short story…
Top K-Dramas Addressing Mental Health Issues
Writer: Isha Singh (Delhi, India) Editor: Arpita Jena (Baripada, Odisha, India) K-Dramas are cherished by people worldwide because of many reasons, like relatability with real-life experiences, a wide variety of plots, no lengthy format, and the ability to make a deeper impact on someone by either breaking stereotypes or giving a different perspective to see…
Wordplay in K-pop Songs That Will Impress You
Writer: Vedansh Varshney (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Songwriting in K-pop is truly underappreciated. The language barrier might hinder a non-native listener’s ability to understand a song’s message. The engaging audio and visuals are easier to consume, but somehow might make one overlook the lyrical components of a song. However, when you dive…
South Korea Flower Seasons: The Ultimate Flower Lover’s Guide
Writer: Anuja Vijayan (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) When the Sky is pouring us with rain showers, the ground is blooming with beautiful flowers. Flowers and greenery will welcome you almost anywhere in South Korea throughout the year, across seasons. The beauty of nature is something that South Koreans…
K-Education: Korean High School Life
Writer: Chhavi Sharma (Surat, Gujarat, India) Editor: Divya Sonawane (Pune, Maharashtra, India) The education system in South Korea operates on a 6–3–3–4 structure, consisting of six years of elementary school, three years of middle school, three years of high school, and approximately four years of college or university. According to the Korean age system, elementary…
Nakhwa Nori: A Korean Festival of Light
Writers: Anika Chopra (Delhi, India) & Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) Editor: Prachi Vaid (Delhi, India) South Korea is home to numerous traditional cultures and customs. One of them is Nakhwa Nori. Nakhwa Nori is a representative folk game of Haman-gun, held in spring around April-May, where charcoal powder produced by the village itself is rolled…
Indian and Korean Culture: Surprising Similarities You Might Not Know
Writers: Pratyusha Dash (Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India) & Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Editor: Ankita Panda (Kolkata, West Bengal, India) Have you ever found yourself deep into a K-drama, only to realise a few scenes or actions feel strangely close to home? It turns out that the two Asian countries we love so…