With innovative technology and ‘skin-first’ philosophy, K-beauty is winning over US consumers
K-Beauty Clicks With US Consumers
Thou Shalt Not Forget: Memories from the Korean War
“Kim, Il-sung introduced us,” Lim Ok-ryeon, 82, says laughing as she enters the home she shares with her husband Seo, In-gyu, 88. They met in 1956 in Mokpo after the Korean War forced both of them out of their hometowns; Lim from a small village near the 38th Parallel; Seo from Naju, a city in the southern province of Jeollanam do.
EDITING: From North to South
Three young defectors talk about their journey to the South and the challenges they face while adapting to their new life
EDITING: Fighting for a Fair Deal
This article appeared in the November 2015 issue of Groove Korea. Edited by Anita McKay. Story by Dave Hazzan. Photos by Steve Smith. Additional photos by Jo Turner. Illustration by Craig Stuart. Translation by Sy Park. Rath Mony Muth, 28, is from the Cambodian countryside. Ten years ago he came to Ansan, just south... Continue Reading →
EDITING: From Apathy to Empathy?
The uneven progress of Korea's animal protection movement
EDITING: Legal Overtones
Despite the growing popularity of tattoos and abundance of tattoo parlors, the industry is still fighting to become legalized
Queens of Seoul
In the midst of a conservative culture a supportive drag queen community has emerged creating a safe space for South Korea's LGBT+ community
Couple Clothing: The Relationship Glue?
Hitting the streets of Hongdae, Groove Korea asks some couples why matching outfits are a significant part of their relationship
Breaking the Stereotype
More Koreans are rejecting the status quo and embracing tattoos in a country where body art is still highly associated with gang violence.
Korea’s Changing Identity
As Korea edges towards a multicultural society, it brings with it questions over identity.
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