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Pork is one of the staple ingredients in Korean cuisine. Among the various types of pork, Jeju black pork is the most highly regarded. Professor and YouTuber Austin Givens introduces the origin of how Jeju black pork came to be consumed.

May 18, 1980, is the day when the Democratization Movement took place in Gwangju. To commemorate the May 18 Democratization Movement, we explore films on this subject and other notable movies to watch in May with film critic Jason Bechervaise.

Next Wednesday is Buddha's Birthday, a public holiday in South Korea. To celebrate Buddha's Birthday, travel specialist Ethan Moon shares his impressions of staying at a temple in South Korea firsthand.

The late Kim Tschang-Yeul, known as the "artist of water droplets," who passed away in 2021, is an eminent figure and esteemed artist in the Korean art history and art world. Art director Sonya Cho introduces an exhibition in Seoul that reflects on Kim's artistic world on the occasion of the third anniversary of his passing.

Movies and dramas produced in South Korea, such as the fourth installment of "The Roundup," or 범죄도시 in Korean, "Parasyte: The Grey," and "The Sympathizer," are garnering global attention. Film critic Jason introduces noteworthy Korean media to watch in April.

South Korea's {남해}Namhae offers a unique charm, different from Jeju Island, by boasting many peaceful and distinctive travel destinations. Travel specialist creator Ethan Moon recommends the beautiful spots of Namhae.

"{노포}Nopo" refers to a very old shops that have been passed down through generations, and are recognized for its preservation value. Professor and YouTuber Austin Givens introduces South Korea's "Nopo."

Simon Ko is an artist who emotionally captures fragments of sentimental exchanges in everyday life. Art director Sonya Jo introduces Simon Ko's solo exhibition "Mellow Island" that is being held at Seojung Art

Film critic Jason introduces two noteworthy Korean media to watch in April: the film "Exhuma," or "{파묘}Pamyo" in Korean, which is the first movie to surpass 10 million viewers this year, and the highly anticipated new Netflix comedy series "Chicken Nugget."

Introducing Suncheon, one of the destinations that comes to mind when thinking about spring flowers. Travel specialist creator Ethan Moon recommends the must-visit attractions in Suncheon this time of year.