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KOREA

August 2021

When Talent
Meets Passion

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Joyful Pathfinder

Ock Joo Hyun

Many people were surprised when, in 2005, Ock Joo Hyun announced she wanted to become a musical theater actress. Even at the time, the notion that a singer would switch professions to become a musical theater actress meant the end of their singing career.

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Overcoming
Language Barrier

indie culture

Sharing the
Korean Soul

The Rise of Korean Literature in Translation

It wasn¡¯t easy for Korean-language literary works to gain world attention. Literature is an art of language born of human experience and creativity.

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Chogyetang

Seasonal Delights

Re-energizing
the Cool Way

Chogyetang, or ¡°vinegar mustard soup,¡± is a popular summertime treat of shredded chicken meat, mushrooms, cucumbers and other ingredients served in a chilled chicken broth seasoned with vinegar and mustard.

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