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14th global korea awards honor multicultural youth
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The 14th Global Korea Awards, hosted by The Korea Times, celebrated multicultural youth on November 27, 2025. Grand prize winner Selma Naciri highlighted the event's focus on bridging cultures. Officials and judges emphasized an inclusive future for Korea's diverse younger generation.
Long known as Tokyo's Korean enclave, Shin-Okubo has evolved into an even more multicultural area. East of the station, rows of K-POP merchandise and imported skincare products attract crowds, while the west side features multilingual ads signaling Asian cosmopolitanism. Follow this itinerary to explore the neighborhood's two sides and sample flavors from Manila to Tashkent.