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China warms to K-pop in a new era of cultural diplomacy
As China signals a shift away from U.S. pop culture, there are signs it's embracing South Korea's booming K-pop industry ...
K-pop has been banned in China for almost a decade. Until now, maybe.
China, which has never officially acknowledged the ban, has more confidence in its own entertainment now and is looking to ...
AP PHOTOS: South Korea votes for a new president
South Koreans are choosing a new president Tuesday to succeed the conservative who was ousted for imposing martial law ...
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What does V hand sign mean in South Korea’s election season? K-pop idols forced to drop everyday gestures in fear of political backlash
As South Korea approaches its presidential election on June 3, 2025, the atmosphere across entertainment circles has grown unusually cautious, especially for K-pop idols.
The Art Newspaper1d
Korean artists are taking the world by storm—but why does their work resonate so widely?
From London to New York, the Middle East to Singapore, Korea’s contemporary artists have become a mainstay of global museum ...
India Today on MSN2d
From 'oppa' to comrade: North Korea's phones auto-correct to fit party line
A smuggled phone has revealed the extreme extent of North Korea’s censorship under Kim Jong Un, where everything South Korean ...
How have so many Australians ended up doing big things in K-pop?
From New Zealand-born, Melbourne-raised Rosé to Stray Kids and NewJeans having two Australian members each, how is it ...