KOREA, FEBRUARY 2017

COVER STORY. Korea´s Sweet Tooth. From traditional rice cakes to Instagram-worth shaved ice concoctions, Korea has contributed a rich variety of unique desserts to the world culinary scene. As Korean tastes grow more Cosmopolitan, Korean bakers and chefs are even challenging, and sometimes surpassing, their Western colleagues at their own game. TRAVEL. Mud, Sea, Salt and Sun. Shaped over millennia by the forces of nature, Taean´s rugged coastline doesn´t just bedevil with its beauty, It shapes the lifestyles of its people. PEOPLE. From Block of Wood to Brand New Life. In the old days, carved wooden figurines, or kkokdu, were an important part of traditional funerals. They are rarely seem today, but master craftsman Choi Byung-in is working hard to ensure that this piece of Korean heritage does not disappear completely. KOREA & I. A place of human warmth and beauty. Gyeongbokgung Palace may be a big place, but it´s an intimate one, too. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 1. A tale of two cities. Mille-feuille de Camélia exhibit examines relationship between Seoul and Taipei. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 2. Global K-pop. As Korean por music´s global presence grows, K-pop bands are themselves growing more international. Nom-Korean stars are proving that you don´t necessarily have to be a Korean to succeed in the world of K-pop. KOREAN CULTURE IN BRIEF. Boy band breaks record, a Korean-American museum opens in New York, and more. LITERATURE. An Essay of a Novel. Bae Suah´s **A Greater Music** examines language and the desire to possess. POLICY REVIEW. Boosting the Birth Rate. The goverment has unveiled measures to boost birth rates an get people marrying younger again. THIS IS PYEONGCHANG. Slippery, Tasty Fun. Pyeongchang Trout Festival celebrates Olympic host city´s most famous riverine inhabitant. CURRENT KOREA. Getting Ready for the Games. Hello PyeongChang Test events help Korea prepare for the 2018 Winter Olympics. GLOBAL KOREA. Korean dande troupe takes part in Nigerian Street Festival. Korean and Japanese art students display work in Tokyo, and more. FLAVOR. Jeonbokcho. Abalone is great in soups, stews or porridge. Sometimes, however, it´s even better grilled and savored on its own. LEARNING KOREAN. **Should I apologize, or should I confess my love?.  **Descendants of the Sun** lives on with a memorable quote.

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