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How South Korea Became a Cultural Powerhouse

With BTS poised to reunite, “Squid Game” returning and a Broadway show winning awards, the Korean cultural wave keeps on rolling.

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A fan event in Brooklyn on Friday to publicize the third season of “Squid Game.”

South Koreans Have a New President, and Mixed Emotions

After six months of turmoil, citizens hope for better times. But political polarization and international tensions over trade mean many worries remain.

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Lee Jae-myung, South Korea’s new president, appearing at a post-election rally with his wife, Kim Hye-kyeong, in Seoul on Wednesday.
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