…of familial abuse, it’s a surprisingly bleak movie for Han, a well-known K-drama star. Her role in “Miss Baek” won Han the Best Actress honor at South Korea’s 2018 Blue…
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American Arrested While Swimming To North Korea
by STEVE HAN Many bizarre stories came out of North Korea in recent months. Up until now, the most notable one was the story of Matthew Miller, the 24-year-old American…
SKorea Plans to Raise $500 Billion For Reunification
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com South Korea’s top financial regulator said Tuesday that rebuilding North Korea’s moribund economy after an eventual reunification would cost about $500 billion, which the…
Lee Seung-Woo Held By NKorea, But Still Wins Tournament MVP And Scoring Title
by STEVE HAN There wasn’t much South Korean soccer prodigy Lee Seung-woo could’ve done. Three or more North Korean defenders surrounded the 16-year-old forward just about every time he got…
South Korea Submits ‘Sea Fog’ For Foreign-Language Category at Oscars
…the first Korean film to win that honor. Sea Fog stars Kim Yoon-seok, Park Yoochun, Han Yeri, and Moon Sung-keun. It was directed by first-time director Shim Sung-bo and produced…
5 Must-See Korean Features at Busan International Film Fest
…in 2008, and in 2011, she was invited to compete at the Vanouver International Film Festival for her film Fatigue. Han River (Word Premiere) Director: Lee Moo-young Cast: Bong Man-dae,…
SKorea Launches Agency to Replace Coast Guard
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com South Korea will launch a new government agency this week to replace the disbanded coast guard as part of President Park Geun-hye’s plans to…
‘Selfie’ to Stream on Hulu
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com ABC’s romantic comedy series Selfie, starring John Cho and Karen Gillan, has found a new home on Hulu. The video streaming site announced Monday…
Prison Time Awaits Illegal Selfie Stick Sellers in SKorea
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com If you’re thinking of selling selfie sticks in South Korea any time soon, beware. You may end up paying up to $27,000 in fine…
South Korean ‘Kidults’ Obsess Over Kids’ Toys
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com When Shim Sung-min first met Lee Hannah, he was taken aback by his wife-to-be’s odd hobby. A 33-year-old Lee had an intense longing for…
World Cup: What’s Left For Korea After Devastating Loss To Algeria
by STEVE HAN So much for exceeding expectations. After tying with Russia five days ago, South Korea took a knockout blow from Algeria in its second 2014 FIFA World Cup match, losing…
Kia Tigers Nix Pitcher’s Move to Major Leagues
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com South Korean pitcher Yang Hyeon-jong will not be playing in the major leagues after all as his team has rejected the winning bid for…
Suki Kim Faces Backlash for North Korea Memoir
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com Suki Kim may have captivated her readers with her latest book, Without You, There Is No Us, which chronicles her six-month journey of teaching…
Seoul Philharmonic’s President Accused of Sexual Harassment
by STEVE HAN | @steve_han editor@charactermedia.com Park Hyun-jung, the first female president of South Korea’s most renowned orchestra, the Seoul Philharmonic, is under public scrutiny after her employees accused her…
‘The Admiral: Roaring Currents’ Is the Most Successful Korean Film In U.S.
by STEVE HAN After becoming South Korea’s most watched film of all time, historical film The Admiral: Roaring Currents appears poised to ride a wave of success in U.S. theaters….
