The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

The Counteroffensive with Tim Mak

Why Ukrainians love K-pop (and Korean artillery shells)

Korea has been a great help to Ukraine during a full-scale war. And Ukraine repays it with a crazy love for Korean culture: K-pop, dramas, cosmetics and food.

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Sep 07, 2024
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The greatest thing that K-pop has given Oleksandra and Rita is a strong friendship that has lasted for years.

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