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I, too, decided to do a Korean feast instead of a traditional American Thanksgiving
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- K-content reign continues as Squid Game returns strong(Courtesy of Netflix) Korean content swept across 93 countries on Netflix in the first half of this year, captivating global audiences with a wider range of genres from dystopian realities and romantic slice-of-life dramas to hero-driven sagas to animated film. The new seasons of Squid Game, Netflix’s mega-hit Korean original, continued to fuel the global popularity of K-content. Its second… Read more: K-content reign continues as Squid Game returns strong
- South Korea’s EV exports rebound in June after 16-month decline(Courtesy of Kia) South Korea’s exports of electric vehicles bounced back last month, snapping a 16-month streak of declines as robust demand from Europe helped offset reduced shipments to the US amid steep import tariffs. According to data released by Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Thursday, Korea’s vehicle exports hit $6.34 billion in June, up 2.3% from… Read more: South Korea’s EV exports rebound in June after 16-month decline
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