Gangnam’s “You & Me Karaoke”: A Mirror to Society and Power

The Gangnam nightlife is not just a luxury and entertainment, but also a social reflection. The case of the creation of Gangnam You and Me Karaoke (강남유앤미 가라오케) is an example of how leisure can disclose the problems of classes, policies and cultural changes in urban communities. Nightlife as Social […]

The Political Landscape and the Rise of the Gangnam Jjeom-O System

Contemporary politics are not only influenced by the policy and the nature of governance, but also by cultural and social tendencies. These trends include one such trend, the Gangnam Jjeom-O system (강남쩜오 시스템). Although it is based on the context of South Korean nightlife and entertainment culture, it portrays larger […]

How Korean Spas Are Navigating Health Laws and Licensing

As a result of their meteoric rise to popularity, Korean health spas, especially jjimjilbangs and saunas designed in the Korean manner, are quickly spreading across the globe. These wellness havens frequently take advantage of low municipal public health and licensing laws, often found nestled next to office sites or near […]

Unanticipated Consequences of Towing Laws

Towing vehicles that have been misplaced is a seemingly mundane act of hauling; however, it initiates political debates that can get heated. At first glance, the mission accomplishes removing snow from the streets and enforcing parking regulations. However, regulating tow trucks at a deeper level overlaps with various interests, including […]

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