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Korean-Israeli Couple Zlata & Yong Park Go Viral With 'Yong Tastes' Food Reels

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:17:00 +0300

When Yong Park, a Korean immigrant to Israel, bites into a piece of gefilte fish and announces his verdict in accented Hebrew, more than 600,000 people watch. The reel — one of many from his taste-test series with his Israeli wife Zlata — is part of a viral phenomenon that has turned the couple behind @zlata.park_ into some of the most-shared faces on Israeli social media.

South Korean Antisemitism: From Outlier to Below Global Average

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0300

In 2014, the Anti-Defamation League’s first-ever Global 100 survey delivered a startling finding: 53% of South Koreans harbored antisemitic attitudes — more than double the 26% global average and far exceeding regional neighbors like Japan (23%) and China (20%). South Korea’s score placed it closer to Iran (56%) than to the rest of East Asia. A decade later, the picture has shifted dramatically.

Korean Supporter Stands for Israel in Freezing Weather

Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0300

In a powerful display of solidarity, a Korean individual was filmed standing in support of Israel during severe winter conditions, with temperatures reaching -20°C. The video, which has circulated on social media, shows the supporter braving extreme cold to express support for the Jewish state.

Korean Embassy Cancels 2025 K-Pop World Festival in Israel

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 18:30:00 +0300

Korean Embassy Cancels 2025 K-Pop World Festival in Israel
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The Korean Embassy in Israel has officially announced the cancellation of the 2025 K-Pop World Festival in Israel, citing “circumstances beyond our control” in a formal statement posted on their Instagram account.

Can South Korea's Hyundai Fill the Infrastructure Void Left by China's Exclusion?

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:58:00 +0300

Israel’s ambitious infrastructure projects are caught in the crossfire of US-China geopolitical competition, creating unexpected opportunities for South Korean companies to enter the Israeli market. The recent cancellation of a Chinese railcar supplier for Jerusalem’s light rail project highlights how US security concerns are reshaping infrastructure partnerships in Israel.