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[HanCinema's Digest] Culture Corner

Han Kang wins the Man Booker International prize for "The Vegetarian", former Wonder Girls artist supports Korea's unification with upcoming album, The Australian has some history for us about Seoul and a guide around town, and how are Martina and Simon doing with Eat Your Sushi in Japan?

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"Man Booker International prize serves up victory to The Vegetarian"

Han Kang's "The Vegetarian" recently won the prestigious Man Booker International prize over some seriously strong nominees. The judges described her award-winning novel as "concise, unsettling and beautifully composed" and an "uncanny blend of beauty and horror". There are many ways to enjoy and support Korean culture, but have you tried reading a book from a Korean author? Well, this just became the perfect place to start!

...READ/WATCH ON THE GUARDIAN

"Former 'Wonder Girls' on album to promote unification"

Korea's unification efforts will get a boost in June with Sun-ye, a former Wonder Girl, releases an album in support of the unification project. The album, titled "United Korea 4 the World", is produced by One Korea and will contain 15 songs as well as a host of other artists connected to the cause.

...READ ON THE KOREA TIMES

Eat Your Sushi

Curious about Simon and Martina's new adventures in Japan? This power blogging couple spent years in Korea experiencing and sharing its pop culture through their "Eat Your Kimchi" blog, but the pair moved on to Japan and their spinoff adventure, "Eat Your Sushi", is in full swing.

...READ ON EAT YOUR KIMCHI

"Welcome to Seoul, eclectic capital of South Korea"

The Australian's Clemency Rose explores how South Korea has come to be the cultural superpower that it is, as well as the world's 13th-largest economy. The country's rise has been truly remarkable, especially given the time scales involved, and what's more impressive is that it's still going strong! In this piece, you'll also find our what eat, where to relax, and find a few must-see sights to flag for your next adventure around Seoul.

...READ ON THE AUSTRALIAN

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