Green Growth – the magic bullet from South Korea?
In 2008 South Korea adopted a “green growth” model that countries around the world are now trying to emulate with the help of organisations like the Global Green Growth Institute. …
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Get the Body of a K-Pop Star
The lithe, super fit bodies of K-pop super star groups such as Shinee and Girls Generation, twisting and writhing their way to global domination, are increasingly being used as motivation …
Read MoreTop 12 in 2012
AGI recaps the highlights of 2012, which we think made an impact and will continue to drive change in the coming years. These highlights and events are picked by the …
Read MoreThe Biggest Bang You’ve Never Heard
You might not know it, but the other day the Korean boy band BIGBANG confirmed a tour date that thousands of fans had been anticipating since the summer. Nothing unusual …
Read MorePop Cultural Crackdown in North Korea
The kitschy disco beats and saccharine melodies of South Korea’s native pop music industry have enjoyed massive global proliferation in recent years, allowing overseas connoisseurs ever greater access to the …
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