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Time takes us into the lives of two North Korean defectors, check out what went on in K-Culture Week in France, find out more about Korea's billion-dollar beauty industry, and see how Korea's love of golf is producing some of the most spectacular clubhouses in the world.

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"Inside the Lives of Two Young North Korean Defectors"

Time takes a look at the lives of two North Korean defectors living in South Korea to find out about their experiences. Defectors are sometimes stigmatized so it's important to dispell "misconceptions that all North Koreans are either brainwashed or very aggressive people. That's not been the case of all of the wonderful people that I've met".

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"Korean culture under spotlight during K-Culture Week in France"

Ties between South Korea and France are strong and strengthening. Each country enjoys the other's culture and this exchange is something that both nations value and what to keep nurturing. From June 1-7, as just the last and greatest in this cross-culturing, the Korean and French government held "K-Culture Week" on its home soil that included "dance performances, exhibitions, food events and a literature event". Viva La Korea!

...READ ON THE KOREA HERALD

"The Great Korean Clubhouse Derby"

It might seem strange to outsiders that South Korea really loves golf! Sure, fans of the sport will know, but it's not the first sport that comes to many people's minds. Finding 18 holes to play is difficult and quite expensive, but there are driving ranges set up around major cities for players to take time out to whack a few for four. There are even a number of indoor places where you can play a round digitally! In this piece Departures explores how the country's "rabid golf culture" is producing some awesome clubhouses for players. "While Korean golfers have had no shortage of role models over the past two decades, the game is nevertheless difficult to access. In this small, mountainous country, most sites that are naturally suited for golf have (sensibly) been earmarked for agriculture".

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"The Culture of Beauty in South Korea"

Understanding South Korea's culture around beauty ('K-Beauty') is a complicated task. Many know that South Korea is the place to go for plastic surgery, that K-pop has reinforced certain beauty standards, and even Korean men are spending big bucks on beauty products these days. What's happening with modern Korean beauty and where does it go from here? Here's a closer look inside this billion-dollar beauty industry...

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