“Oui,” A Space To Breathe

Culture :: Tucked away cozily in the outskirts of the frequented underground music & art district of Hongdae, Seoul, stands an independent cafe - Cafe Oui. Taken over nearly five years ago in 2008, current owner Ji-Woo Nam bought the quaint brick-walled Hongdae cafe from two acquaintances who were putting it up for sale. After working the routine life of the typical Korean white collar worker at an export company, Nam chose to start a new chapter in her life as a barista and cafe owner.
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Plastic surgery and beauty standards

Culture :: Korea has one of the most prevalent markets of cosmetic surgery. This includes non-invasive surgery, such as hair removal, blemish removal, and skin whitening. The SAGE journal article entitled Gender, Globalization and Aesthetic Surgery in South Korea studies why South Koreans focus so much on cosmetic surgery, and what the effects are on the individual as well as the whole of society.
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K-Pop Easter Egg Contest

Culture/Contest :: For the second time we asked our readers to design K-Pop Easter Eggs. The two winners from England and Germany stood out with creativity and will receive a signed CD by MBLAQ or SISTAR each.
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