[HanCinema's Digest] Culture Corner

Published on 2016/07/23

Asia One explores Korea's "militaristic' work culture, discover a colorful culture village in the southern city of Busan, Korea's beauty culture continues to gather steam, and read all about Korea's new slogan: "Creative Korea".

"Top-down corporate culture continues to take toll on S Korea's workers"

South Korea's work culture is almost as well-known as the country's amazing cuisine and K-pop. Korea's 'militaristic' work culture stems from after the Korean War where the country rapidly rose to become one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world. But the pressure to succeed is still overwhelming; too many are still heavily overworked and stressed to succeed. In this informative piece by Ock Hyun-ju you'll learn more about Korea's work culture and its effect on the lives of individuals under the pump. Hopefully, the times they are a changing.

...READ ON ASIA ONE

"MACHU PICCHU IN SOUTH KOREA: BUSAN'S CULTURE VILLAGE"

Planning a trip to Korea's coastal city of Busan? While you're there why not navigate those beautiful rolling hills and discover the colorful Gamcheon Culture Village to soak up some culture: "This off-the-wall neighbourhood attracts thousands of selfie stick-wielding tourists due to its multiple art installations and countless colourful murals that can be found everywhere you look". What a cultural gem worth visiting.

...READ ON 10 MAGAZINE

"South Korean Beauty Boom Proves Alluring to Investors"

South Korea's beauty scene continues to capture the attention of the global market as more and more cosmetic companies and beauty brands are being demanded overseas. "Big overseas investors are snapping up stakes in South Korea's cosmetics companies as demand for the country's makeup and complex skin-care regimen increasingly attracts a global audience". The country is already a popular tourist destination for cosmetic surgery, but the country's beauty brands and cosmetic culture are helping to shift the focus towards less invasive methods and means in emerging international markets.

...READ ON THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

"South Korea makes 'Creative Korea' new national slogan"

Did you hear about Korea's change of slogan? The country's previous slogan, "Dynamic Korea", has be changed to "Creative Korea". Indeed, Korea is one of the creative capitals of the world, so the new slogan seems fitting and will surely help to keep that K-wave rolling on into the future. "The ministry said while "passion" was the driving force of building today's Korea from the ashes of the 1950-53 Korean War, "creativity" is a value that the country should pursue to move itself forward to cope with changing demands of the time".

...READ ON NEW STRAIT TIMES