Lockheed Martin — yes, the arms manufacturer — is having a streetwear moment in South Korea

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Composite photo of Lockheed Martin logo and a screenshot of Lockheed Martin brand apparel

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The Korean War ended 70 years ago. Here's how the 'forgotten war' started.

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Task Force Smith arrives in South Korea to begin the Korean war in 1950.

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Billionaire Mark Mobius says he's so bullish on emerging markets that all his money is outside the US

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Why Korean rice syrup is so expensive

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  • A 1-kilogram bottle of artisanal rice syrup can reach $140.
  • It's all due to sikhye: a mixture of steamed rice, hot water, and barley malt.
  • Sikhye takes days — and nights — of hard work to achieve.

Rice syrup is a staple in Korean cuisine.

South Korean millennials and Gen Z are raging against the idea of a 69-hour workweek. They are tired, having fewer babies, and are even working themselves to death.

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South Korean millennials and Gen Z are raging against the idea of a 69-hour workweek. They are tired, having fewer babies, and are even working themselves to death.

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Superstar boy band BTS's agency moves in on top K-pop rival by offering to snap up a leading stake

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BTS on the red carpet at the 2022 Grammys.

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How North Korean leader Kim Jong Un became one of the world's most feared dictators

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greets a women's subunit during a rocket launching drill.

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