Netflix continues to churn out a strong selection of Korean dramas, both as a distributor and producer of Netflix Originals. Crash Landing on You, Itaewon Class, and It’s Okay to Not Be Okay are some of the more recent international hits available on the streaming service; new seasons of Kingdom and Arthdal Chronicles are rumored to be on their way. And Netflix shows no signs of stopping. Multi-year partnerships with CJ ENM (tvN/Mnet/OCN), Studio Dragon, and JTBC are positioning the media giant to continue growing its already-sizeable collection of Korean content.

Netflix’s market dominance means that Korean dramas are more…

The deepening digital divide

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital transformation has played a vital role in the stabilization and growth of companies amid uncertainty. Stay-at-home mandates and social distancing have made remote work, curbside pick-up, and cashless transactions the new reality.

These practices have continued even as restrictions lift — consumers spanning industries like healthcare, banking, and retail have indicated long-term interest in no-/low-touch activities for both convenience and safety. As a result, many organizations have a renewed commitment to making connected, digital channels the centerpiece of their customer experience strategies.

The digital divide is nothing new. Unequal access to technology…

There are a lot of things to love about Into the Ring. The story revolves around Koo Se-ra, a serial job hopper who wins a seat in the District Assembly. While her initial motivations are completely financial, she thrives in her new role, shaking up a stale and often corrupt political system and eventually finding purpose in advocating for the local community.

Se-ra is an over-the-top (occasionally inebriated and somewhat prone-to-violence) character who could easily feel like a caricature, but Nana plays her with the perfect blend of charm and resolve. She’s balanced out by Seo Gong-myung, an awkward, grumpy…

Claudia Kishi was my childhood idol. Not only was she the vice president of the Baby-Sitter’s Club — a classic children’s book series —but she radiated an effortless, cool-girl energy. In book #1, Kristy’s Big Idea, Claudia pulled off plaid overalls, a black fedora, and red high-top sneakers. She was described as having jet-black hair and almond-shaped eyes, and even though that description seems a little problematic to me now, in the mid-90’s it felt ground-breaking.

When Claudia wore a red beret in book #13, I begged my parents for a red beret. When Claudia painted stars on the ceiling…