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[HanCinema's Digest] Culture Corner

Track the evolution of a 100 years of Korean beauty, explore tattoo culture in Korea, what does America's LGBT ruling mean for Korea?, and the Korea Herald interviews some of its veterans to share their stories.

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"100 Years of Beauty - Episode 4: Korea"

This is a fantastic video which showcases Korean beauty through the ages in one awesome video! Cut.com has done a number of those sorts of videos (i.e. Depicting various beauty trends across different countries), but naturally this Korean one is top!
 
…WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SWHjWtykns

"Tattoo Culture in Korea"

Body image is big cultural concerned in Korea (most places, really), and the pressure is always on to stay fashionably fit whenever possible. But some aspects of personal style and aesthetics are also seen as taboo and tacky. In this feature, Seoul Sync interviewed a variety of young folk and ask them about their tattoos, where they got, their inspiration for getting it, as well as their thoughts on how those with tattoos are treated/viewed in South Korea.

…READ ON SEOUL SYNC: http://www.seoulsync.com/culture/art/tattoo-culture-in-korea

"Marriage Equality Ruling Resonates Among Korean Americans"

There was a landmark ruling in the US this past Friday that saw the country adopt a ruling that will allow same-sex couples to marry. America is far from the only country in world battle this front for human rights, and in this article Korea Am reviews the decision alongside reactions from the net…

…READ ON KOREA AM: http://iamkoream.com/marriage-equality-ruling-resonates-among-korean-americans/

"[Herald Interview] Forgotten veteran tells pain of war, life after"

With the breakneck speeds at which our new-age realities are spinning it's easy to forget our recent past as the future (with all its hopes and promises) rushes forth. In this exclusive interview, the Korea Herald pulls back to interview and give voice to some of Korea's veterans to hear their stories of war and what life is like for them now.

…READ ON KOREA HERALD: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20150624001054

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