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    December 11, 2021

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    The 26 Korean Words That Were Added to the Oxford English Dictionary

    Learn the Korean LanguageBy Hong Taek ChungDecember 11, 2021

    Sometime in the 1990s, Chinese journalists coined the word “hallyu” to describe the wave of Korean pop culture and entertainment that was gaining popularity outside of Korea. Almost thirty years later in 2021, hallyu along with 25 other Korean words, have officially found their way into the Oxford English Dictionary, the reference book that is…

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    Korean Perms: 8 Amazing Looks for Every Hair Type

    K-BeautyBy Kathy ChoihDecember 11, 2021

    What are Korean perms and why are they so popular? If you are like me and enjoy watching Korean dramas, you’ve probably noticed the long gorgeous hair of the female actresses. They’ve got such pretty hair. Yes, I know they have personal hairstylists who work on the hair for hours before a shoot but wouldn’t…

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