Five releases that show off the wide variety of artist inside South Korea
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Albums We Didn’t Review 10 : Joonie, Kim Sawol, seoseo, baek sungjun, Yangbans
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LG AI Research President Bae Kyung-hoon during the AI Tech Seminar of LG AI Insight 2024 on Nov. 21, 2024 (Courtesy of LG) LG AI Research, the artificial intelligence (AI) research and development unit of South Korea’s LG Group, has unveiled Exaone Deep, an open-source AI model designed to rival industry leaders in reasoning. The company on Tuesday announced that… Read more: LG takes on Big Tech AIs with Exaone Deep in reasoning - Korea sees record Feb auto exports before looming Trump tariffsCars for export are parked at the port of Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on March 18, 2025 (Courtesy of News1) South Korea enjoyed record February auto exports on strong demand in the US ahead of the looming tariffs, government said on Tuesday, while the data failed to ease concerns that Washington’s aggressive trade policy is likely to hurt foreign… Read more: Korea sees record Feb auto exports before looming Trump tariffs
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- Albums We Didn’t Review 10 : Joonie, Kim Sawol, seoseo, baek sungjun, YangbansFive releases that show off the wide variety of artist inside South Korea Written by Chris P for Korean Indie.
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- JUNGBI : DiaryJUNGBI is a solid ballad indie pop EP that presents everything you need to know about her but there could be more variety Written by Chris P for Korean Indie.
Learn People & History of Korea
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- The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political DynamicsIntroduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and culture. Geographically located on the banks of the Taedong River, in the southwest part of the country, Pyongyang is situated within a strategic area that has historically facilitated trade and cultural exchange. The city’s origins can be traced back to… Read more: The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics
- The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and BeyondAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has ancient roots that trace back to the Three Kingdoms period of Korea, specifically the kingdoms of Baekje and Silla. Evidence suggests that Seoul was originally established as a settlement given its strategic geographical advantages. Nestled within the Han River basin,… Read more: The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond
- Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3Introduction to Korean Traditional Games Korean traditional games have long been an integral part of the country’s cultural landscape, offering more than mere entertainment. These games, which range from simple children’s pastimes to complex community activities, hold significant cultural significance and often serve as a means of preserving history and promoting social interaction. Rooted in centuries of tradition, these games… Read more: Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3
- Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune TellingIntroduction to Saju Saju, a traditional Korean fortune-telling practice, is an intricate art that seeks to interpret an individual’s fate based on their birth date and time. The term “Saju” translates to “four pillars” in English, referring to the four critical components derived from these time markers: year, month, day, and hour. This method holds significant cultural value within South… Read more: Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune Telling
