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Seoul Pride 2026: What the Media Won’t Tell You About This Year’s Festival
2026 will actually mark the 27th Seoul Queer Culture Festival (SQCF), and it is forcing a stark confrontation with the country's deeply embedded conservative values. The question that the Dojeon Media team has, however, is: "Is Korean culture changing?" We see more and more flamboyant artists on TV and even people on the street. For the younger Korean generation, being "gay" is not that much of a big deal, but will decades of outdated values be able to be forgotten?

lewishooper1
2 days ago3 min read


Exploring the Controversy Behind "Teach You A Lesson" K-Drama on Netflix
Netflix’s Teach You A Lesson is already creating major buzz for its brutal take on school violence, bullying, and collapsing classroom authority. Here’s everything to know about the cast, release date, streaming details, and why the drama is becoming one of 2026’s most controversial K-dramas.
Disha Paul
May 264 min read


Hidden Korean Culture Shocks That Will Totally Catch You Off Guard!
UNWRITTEN RULES YOU’RE PROBABLY BREAKING RIGHT NOW! We dive deep into unspoken social rules that will make your life in South Korea easier!

lewishooper1
Feb 242 min read


When Revenge Goes Too Far: How the Shocking K-Drama, “A Graceful Liar”, Has Left South Koreans in Rage
Korean dramas have always loved stories about revenge, and A Graceful Liar, which started on September 22, 2025, starring Lee Shi-a and Lee Il-hwa, began as a revenge story but later became a long, dark drama now close to 100 episodes, which created a special conversation among Korean viewers before the final episode on February 2026, and made many people in Korea feel angry and shocked.

Manar Aly
Feb 193 min read


From Criminal Code to K-Drama: Why South Korea Bans Gambling and How “Squid Game” Reveals the Consequences
We take a deep look into the legal, cultural, and historical reasons behind South Korea's near-total ban on gambling, even when citizens are abroad! We also explore how the popular Korean drama, Squid Game, exposes the consequences of gambling addiction in South Korea.

lewishooper1
Nov 25, 20252 min read


Generation Gap Inverted: South Korea’s Demographic Time Bomb, From Cardboard Grannies to K-Drama Narratives
We explore the challenges and opportunities presented by South Korea's rapidly graying populace. Will Korea be able to rise above this concerning issue? Let's dive in!

lewishooper1
Nov 19, 20254 min read


President Lee Jae-Myung in Egypt: A Visit You Can’t Miss! Here’s What To Expect!
Can a phone call between President Lee Jae-myung and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi start something big? We have all the details on this historic visit!

Manar Aly
Nov 18, 20252 min read


Breaking Barriers: South Korea Counts Same-Sex Couples in National Census
The 2025 census could redefine how love, identity, and equality are recorded in Korean society. What may seem as "ordinary news" in the West, we break down why it is ground breaking in South Korea.

lewishooper1
Nov 5, 20253 min read


“Yellow Envelope Act”: More Rights for Foreign Workers? Or a Threat to Korean Jobs?
As South Korea expands protections for migrant workers, critics warn of rising tensions and challenges ahead for local labor markets. We have all the details on this important act!

lewishooper1
Oct 25, 20253 min read


Beloved Mental Health Author, Baek Se-hee, Dead at 35 — How This Young Author Changed Young Korean Lives
The celebrated South Korean writer of I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki passed unexpectedly, leaving fans in mourning. We cover how this young author was able to touch so many and the legacy she left behind.

lewishooper1
Oct 23, 20252 min read


My Shirtless Seoul Run: Did I Get Banned? The Naked Truth About Topless Jogging in Korea
Sweat, scenery, and a potential ejection! Running shirtless in Korea until they tell me to stop. Here is what the Dojeon team knows about this trending issue that has everyone so hot and bothered!

lewishooper1
Oct 20, 20253 min read


Korean Cultural Center Joins BGC's Passionfest for "GLOCAL: Color & Culture Festival"
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) is excited to be a part of this year's Passionfest, collaborating with Bonifacio Global City (BGC) to...
citywph
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Sep 2, 20234 min read


What You Should Know About Korea’s Hoesik (Drinking) Culture
#Hoesik #KoreanCulture You probably have seen a lot of scenes from K-drama wherein Koreans flock together to eat out after work. This...
Hanani Sabado
Aug 30, 20222 min read


Cute Park Eun Bin Dazzles In 'Extraordinary Lawyer Woo'
#extraordinarylawyerwoo #kdramareview #lawyerdrama *Contains spoilers. 4.4/5 Stars (So far!) South Korea has struck again with a...
Jon Lui
Jul 4, 20222 min read

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