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The South Korean capital has more to offer than kimchi and K-pop. A series of seismic events shook Korea in the 20th century: 35 years of Japanese occupation, division into north and south and, as recently as the 1950s, the…

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Together again

17 February 2011

In the first of a new series examining the possible turn of events in future scenarios, Monocle looks at how the reunification of North and South Korea might unfold.

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Bowled over

15 April 2010

In a part of South Korea that is so remote it doesn’t even make it on to the map, 84-year-old Lee Bong-ju has been busy reviving the tradition of making beautiful, unique Korean bronzeware.

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Build me Hong Kong

17 April 2007

It’s done a good job getting everyday essentials into our homes, hands and driveways but it would like to do so much more. Faced with stiff competition from China, South Korea sees a future for itself as a centre for hi…

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Expo 48: Golf state

20 October 2011

South Korea has created a golf culture that leaves most other nations swinging away in a sandy bunker. Monocle visits some of the country’s top clubs and meets their quirky members and attentive staff.

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Korea Moves

17 May 2007

Thanks to its commitment to a lightning-fast wireless future, South Korea has become a laboratory for mixing pop culture with big business, blurring the line between bands and brands. Is this the media model for things to…

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The Global Countdown - South Korea

16 December 2021

For this week’s ‘The Global Countdown’, Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco looks at the top songs in South Korea.

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Get your skates on

21 September 2017

Pyeongchang is hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics – and it’s spending big on getting the games going.

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Give and take

21 October 2010

Once the recipient of foreign financial handouts, the Republic of Korea has transformed itself into a manufacturing powerhouse and an aid donor. As the G20 summit opens in Seoul, Monocle asks whether it is giving enough and…

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Face value

16 November 2023

Exacting beauty standards and savvy consumers have driven South Korean brands to innovate when it comes to clean ingredients and smart branding. Here’s how K-beauty is out to dominate at home and abroad.

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Less is more

18 August 2011

Monocle tours Korean Air’s A380, which marks a new milestone for the company. The interior design proves that keeping things simple is best, while business and first class put the spark back into travel.

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Looks count

17 May 2011

Innocean, a global advertising agency, understands the importance of a well-designed HQ to impress clients and motivate staff. Monocle takes a look at its recent facelift, which combines Korean tradition and mid-century…

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Korea change

15 August 2013

South Korea’s Ministry of Unification is adamant that not only would the reunification of the Korean peninsula be a positive step but that it’s also a realistic goal. Monocle paid a visit to try and establish the source of…

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Ready for kick-off

15 April 2010

As national coaches from Brazil to South Korea plot World Cup tactics, so too do the world’s journalists. Monocle visits Durban and Johannesburg to see how 18,000-plus writers, pundits and photographers will be accommodated…

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Expo 20: All at sea

17 January 2009

The South Koreans have become the globe’s most successful shipbuilders – the country is home to the three biggest shipyards in the world, all based around the port of Busan. That’s great when the global economy is in full…

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Remade in Korea

19 November 2015

The South Korean capital’s traditional tile-roofed homes were, until recently, in danger of becoming a thing of the past. Now a modernised, 80-year-old house in one central neighbourhood has proved there is still life in…