Global Relationship: Korea

“Ehhh~ Sexy lady, op, op, op, oppan Gangnam style”, this is a line from the most notable Korean song, Gangnam style, by Psy. South Korea is well known for their idol groups, luminous dramas and whimsical variety shows. Korea is well known to have good entertainment businesses; however, that is not all about Korea. Korea has distinct culture and tourist attractions that attract a lot of tourists from all around the world. South Korea is a country with diversity and attractiveness throughout the whole nation.

It is not exaggeration to say that K-pop and K-Dramas became one of the most famous, elation-causing entertainments in recent time. People around the world are interested in K-Pop stars, and some actually want to be one of the big entertainment companies’ trainee, or the k-pop fa. Korean TV variety shows are also beloved all around the world. Some of the most famous Korean TV shows are Running Man, Infinite Challenge and Superman is back and more. These Korean shows try to use many different ideas and challenges for the casts, and that is what makes people to watch these shows. Not to mention, majority of K-Drama watchers watch K-Dramas because of the creative and fascinating plot. One of recent drama, “You who came from the star”, became exceptionally famous because of its extraordinary storyline.

By: May Lee, Hsinchu American School

You can’t exclude food from Korea introduction. Korean foods are beloved by many people around the world by many ethnic groups. Korea’s Pronoun of Korean food, Kimchi, is a cabbage with spicy chili sauce. Kimchi attracts people with its spicy taste and harmonic taste that Kimchi gives when people eat it with some other main dish. Another famous Korean food is bibimbap. Bibimbap is a food which has different types of vegetables on top of a portion of rice with spicy sauce. There is no doubt that Bibimbap is the best food that shows the harmony of ingredients.

If you are ever going to go to Korea, here are some places that many Koreans wouldsuggest. Korea has many old palaces, even though Seoul is the most urbanized part of Korea, it still has palace right in the middle of the road. Gyeongbok palace is one of the most famous and prettiest palace in Korea. It has Korea’s historical relics and it shows how Korean ancestors lived in the past. In addition to Gyeongbok palace, you have to visit Namsan Tower, especially if you are with yourboyfriend or girlfriend. In Namsan Tower, there is a place where you can use a lock to swear yourlove with your love one. It is a romantic place to go to at night and it can be a memorable place for the couples.

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