[HanCinema's Digest] Culture Corner

Published on 2015/04/25

Is the LGBT community in Korea growing?, Anthony Bourdain survives a Korean drinking session, Islam and Korea explored, and what can K-pop teach Australia about its pop culture?

"The widening generation gap: What does the future of LGBT rights in Korea look like?"

The LGBT movement has made serious strides in the 21st century, and South Korea is definitely changing with the times. Here, Beyond Hallyu presents some research and statistics around the rapid growth of Korea's LGBT community.

�READ ON BEYOND HALLYU: http://beyondhallyu.com/culture/what-does-the-future-of-lgbt-rights-in-korea-look-like/

"How to survive a drinking session in Korea"

The fifth season of "Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown" starts on the April 26, and here CNN gives us a sneak peek at what's to come. Naturally, one of this things a traveller should know is, well, how to drink like a local (and survive the ordeal)!

�READ ON CNN: http://edition.cnn.com/2015/04/23/travel/parts-unknown-bourdain-korea-drinking/index.html

"Islam in Korea, past and present"

South Korea is no longer tied to its hermetic history, and the country has proven adaptive and as its welcomed (and in the case of food, fused) world culture alongside its growing international business dealings. As more and more Korean businesses invest in multinational agreements, it seems natural that there should be a healthy flow of cash as well as culture. In this article, Asia One explores Islam in the context of modern South Korea, as well as reveals some of the fascinating history behind their relevant relationship.

�READ ON ASIA ONE: http://news.asiaone.com/news/asia/islam-korea-past-and-present

"Why Australia Could Learn A Thing Or Two From South Korea's Approach To Music"

What can the Australian music scene learn from K-pop? Greg Moskovitch unpacks what makes Korea's music culture tick, as well how Australia could learn from the K-pop phenomena.

�READ ON TONEDEAF: http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/444578/why-australia-could-learn-a-thing-or-two-from-south-koreas-approach-to-music.htm