[HanCinema's Digest] Culture Corner

Published on 2015/06/20

There is still time to sign up for a free online course on South Korean history, Tragedy strikes young actress, South Korea's 'comfort woman' weekly protests continue, and do North Koreans love K-pop, too?

"Modern Korean History: Liberation, War and Nuclear Ambitions"

Interested in modern Korean history? Yonsei University, one of South Korea's most prestigious, is offering a free online course by professor of modern Korean history, Michael Kim to give you a measured perspective on the country's recent past. The course has already started but you can still sign up if your quick. "This course is aimed at anyone with an interest in East Asian and World History. No prior qualifications or familiarity with Korea or the Korean language are necessary".

…READ ON FUTURE LEARN: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/modern-korean-history

"Korean Actress Jung In-ah Dies in Tragic Skydiving Accident"

The young South Korean actress/model had been training for nearly a year before the tragedy. Her funeral was this past Friday. She was 35.

…READ ON KOREAM: http://iamkoream.com/korean-actress-jung-in-ah-dies-in-tragic-skydiving-accident/

"Only 50 'comfort women' remain"

The Japanese government has been unforthcoming with their acknowledgement of the violence against South Korean woman that took place during their occupation, and slowly time is taking the minds and bodies of the woman who suffered.

…READ ON KOREA TIMES: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2015/06/116_181124.html

"Ask a North Korean: do you love K-pop too?"

Do North Koreans love K-pop? A North Korean defector provides some insight into the Hermit Kingdom's unspoken interest in the Wave lapping next-door.

…READ ON THE GUARDIAN: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jun/18/k-pop-south-korea-ask-a-north-korean