Oh Suk Chul, editor-in-chief of Boon magazine, the first comprehensive South Korean magazine on Japanese culture. The bimonthly went on sale in Seoul this week. (Jiji Press)
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If the populace is steady in its pursuit of enjoyment of culture, it will not be shaken easily by political problems.
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justbcuzisay
From what I understand this magazine is POSITIVE showing that regular people might not be all consumed by hate and propaganda. Good on them.
Vincehwr
Political and cultural issues are separate matters. If that wasn't the case, Korean wouldn't have copied some styles from Japan like music and art. Koreans can be little too proud to show some humility.
goldbot
In other words, if we can distract the general populace with entertainment, then politicians can do what they want, no matter how much they mess up. Been doing this since Roman times!
Jimizo
A very good quote. There's plenty to admire in both cultures and they have each contributed to the other although some don't know or choose to ignore this. Pretty sad.
Dara Danh
FINALLY! A Japan-Korea exchange that actually benefits one another in these last couple of months. I'm tired to the exchange of angry and idiotic comments between the 2 nations.