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The article focuses on the selection of up-and-coming and established artists for Korean Artists Now, showcasing their unique perspectives and artistic journeys. Topics include the diverse range of mediums and themes explored by artists like Jesse Chun, Sojung Jun, Eusung Lee, Minouk Lim; the collaborative approach of the Rice Brewing Sisters Club in creating socially based art; and the collective Rice Brewing Sisters Club's concept of "social fermentation" in art and communal activities.

The article focuses on the artistic journey of Gwon Osang, a celebrated sculptor who employs photographs to create win three-dimensional sculptures. It mentions by utilizing paper as his medium of choice, he has gained significant recognition both in Korea and internationally. It reports his approach has earned him exhibitions at renowned institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, collaborations with luxury brands such as Hermes and Fendi, and with the music industry.

The article presents Min Jeongsun’s Master Thesis Project "Dispersed Family Paradise". Topics include the proposal for family reunification centre in the de-militarized buffer zone of North and South Korea, ritualistic reunion of families’ after the Korean War (1950-53), and shows contemporary situation of people in the Korean peninsula after the war.

The article reports that Korean Peninsula has returned to normalcy as the militaries of both north and the south prepare for war with the ongoing saber-rattling resumed involving the U.S. Forces, with many ballistic missile launchers will be conducted historic moments.

The article examines a Goryeo dynasty lacquer incense box with mother-of-pearl inlays, from a private collection in Kyoto, Japan. Topics discussed include the significance of this object and its many implications for the study of Goryeo mother-of-pearl in relation to its usage in the traditional tea and incense ceremonies in Kyoto, Japan. Also mentioned is a recently discovered lacquer table with mother-of-pearl inlay with an inscription dating it to 1301 in the Yuan dynasty.

The article discusses the injecting of water into the ground by the Pohang, South Korea power plant's enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), which is believed to have caused the 2017 earthquake in South Korea, referencing an article coauthored by geologist Kwang-Hee Kim in the "Science" journal.

The article discusses views of Chinese president Xi Jinping on denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. Topics discussed include Democratic People's Republic of Korea that will be helped by China, North Korean state media that has given account for the discussions, and a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

An essay is presented which proposes a reading of the multitude of capital cities of the 'Korean World' comprising two States (North/South) and a multifaceted diaspora. Topics include the geo-economical reading of the Korean urban networks stated to highlight the position of Pyongyang and Seoul, and all the four cities including Pyongyang and Seoul and Kaesŏng and Kyŏngju seem to be the obvious capitals of Korean geo-history.

The article discusses the World Forensic Festival (WFF) held by the National Forensic Science (NFS) at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Centre in Seoul, Korea from October 12-18, 2014, featuring four conferences including the 5th Meeting of Asia-Pacific Medico-Legal Agencies (APMLA 2014).