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While South Korea ranks as one of Asia’s wealthiest, most developed countries, traditional values persist. Single parenting remains a major taboo. Unwed pregnant women in South Korea face social disgrace and, in some cases, are shunned by their families.

The summer season may not yet be official, but Memorial Day Weekend had plenty of folks arriving and departing. That was the theme throughout the month of May. Chicago's new Mayor Rahm Emanuel arrived at City Hall and Oprah departed, leaving a huge vacancy in Chicago’s field of media queens.

Come this fall, the nine-year old Silk Road Theatre Project will have a new name: Silk Road Rising.

That blessed day has arrived: According to fashionista etiquette, folks can only start rocking the white jeans come Memorial Day Weekend. But regardless of the outfit, the first long weekend of summer is a good time to hit the road.So what options are open to urbanites?

Terrence Malick may be a reclusive director, rarely seen or heard from but his films sure make a splash. Rumors started circulating about The Tree of Life  three years ago when it was first shot.

A new biography focusing on the life and times of Chuck Renslow is now out. Leatherman: The Legend of Chuck Renslow is the work of co-authors Tracy Baim and Owen Keehnen.

From May 27-30, leather lovers around the world will gather for International Mr. Leather. The annual event in Chicago includes a competition among leather men and the latest in leatherware.