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Up in arms
Andrew Mueller surveys the military hardware that will reshape modern warfare in the years to come.
The Opener
Diplomatic gifting, lacy pants for men and a chilly take on southern hemisphere heating. Plus: South Korean popstar Eric Nam goes global.
Affairs
Finland’s exemplary education system, new uniforms for the Swiss army and Andrew Mueller on the Nato summit.
Talking point
Language schools across Europe are ditching sterile classroom methods, weaving art, cuisine and local culture into immersive programmes that foster genuine connections between students and destinations.
Moving pictures
From K-pop to movies, entertainment group CJ ENM is a South Korean powerhouse. Now CEO Kang Ho-Sung is taking Hollywood.
How Park Hae-soo’s rise reflects the global reach of South Korean culture
The South Korean actor on the global allure of his nation’s culture, the fascination with ‘Squid Game’ and what makes a good story.
Beyond a joke
In an era where comedy walks a tightrope between relevance and risk, satirists worldwide navigate the delicate balance of wielding humour as political weapon while avoiding cancellation or worse.
Korea change
As China tightens its grip on Hong Kong, global media have sought a new regional base. The natural choice? Seoul, a hi-tech megacity welcoming the world’s biggest publications.
Face value
There are few more trusted news sources than the experienced and impartial TV anchor. We tune in to meet three such stars of the screen.
