Korea on Demand Arirang Radio Podcasts
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- Society & Culture
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Recommending local (tourist spots), fashion, food, and exhibition attractions by each category once a month.
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Films about the Korean War
In commemoration of June, the Month of Veterans, film critic Jason Bechervaise introduces works that deal with the Korean War, such as{태극기 휘날리며}"Taegukgi: Brotherhood in War" and {고지전}"The Front Line."
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Master of Monochrome, the Exhibition
The late painter Yun Hyong-keun was one of the masters of Korean contemporary art, representing Korean monochrome painting. Art director Sonya Cho introduces Yun Hyong-keun's solo exhibition, , which is being held in South Korea for the first time in three years.
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The Origin of Black Pork Loved by Koreans
Pork is one of the staple ingredients in Korean cuisine. Among the various types of pork, Jeju black pork is the most highly regarded. Professor and YouTuber Austin Givens introduces the origin of how Jeju black pork came to be consumed.
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S. Korean Films to Watch in May
May 18, 1980, is the day when the Democratization Movement took place in Gwangju. To commemorate the May 18 Democratization Movement, we explore films on this subject and other notable movies to watch in May with film critic Jason Bechervaise.
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The Charm of Temple Stays in S. Korea
Next Wednesday is Buddha's Birthday, a public holiday in South Korea. To celebrate Buddha's Birthday, travel specialist Ethan Moon shares his impressions of staying at a temple in South Korea firsthand.
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Artist of Water Droplets - the Late Kim Tschang-Yeul
The late Kim Tschang-Yeul, known as the "artist of water droplets," who passed away in 2021, is an eminent figure and esteemed artist in the Korean art history and art world.
Art director Sonya Cho introduces an exhibition in Seoul that reflects on Kim's artistic world on the occasion of the third anniversary of his passing.