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[HanCinema's Digest] Culture Corner

Learn how the South Korean Wave still trickles over the border into North Korea, find out what the "C-Festival 2016" is all about, save the date for Buddha's birthday that takes place later this month, and see how following the rules when it comes to recycling can take some getting use to.

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"Hallyu's hooks deep into North Korean society"

The Hermit Kingdom, aka North Korea, needless to say, has strict borders that prevent not only individuals from freely crossing, but goods and cultural products, too. This injunction seems particularly bizarre given just how fantastic the South is at spreading its cultural wares, and increasingly the South's exports are finding their way over the border, much to the pleasure of some North Koreans: "Of particular concern to the regime is the fact that cadres in the leadership class enjoy the dramas and are secretly contributing to the expanding viewership. Not only do the cadres loosely enforce the regulations against viewing the dramas, they are directly involved in the production and transportation of the banned media".

...READ ON DAILY NK

"Fascinating cultural experiences await at the center of Gangnam"

This past week the "C-Festival 2016" took place at the Convention and Exhibition Center in Samseong-dong that contained a wide range of exhibitions ranging from technology to desserts, once again demonstrating that South Korea is setting an example to the world with regards to cultural exchange and the global spread of ideas and products. Keep an eye open for reports from the festival in the coming week.

...READ ON THE KOREA HERALD

"Lotus Lantern Festival to lighten up Seoul"

In celebration of Buddha's birthday (May 21), Seoul will host the Lotus Lantern Festival that will run for there days: "The festival dates back to the Silla Kingdom (B.C. 57-935 A.D.) and was conducted as the Lotus Lantern Assembly in Goryeo Kingdom (918-1392). It continued as the Lantern Celebration (Gwandeung-nori) during the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910)". The Korea Times reports that the theme for this year's event is youth.

...READ ON THE KOREA TIMES

"Culture shock over South Korea's mandatory recycling of food waste"

South Korea is becoming increasingly conscious about the amount of food that gets wasted each year, and the country has strict measures in place that all citizens and residence have to comply with. But complying with the rules is not always as easy, or convenient, as many would like, and in this post you'll hear about some of the daily habits and options one has to nurture in order to meet the government's orders.

...READ ON STRAITS TIMES

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