Warm potluck marks Howdy Korea's Silver Button milestone

Inside a softly lit party room in Seoul's Mapo District on Thursday evening, steaming Korean dishes, bursts of laughter and a spirited chorus of "Howdy Korea!" set the tone for a warm celebration. Creators and contributors to The Korea Times' YouTube channel, Howdy Korea, gathered for what felt less like a formal event and more like a reunion, sharing homemade dishes, chatting in Korean and English and taking part in lighthearted activities to mark the channel's newest milestone: receiving YouTube's Silver Button award. Launched in July 2024, Howdy Korea has quickly built up a dedicated following by spotlighting Korean culture through approachable, fun and engaging storytelling. Its videos have introduced viewers from around the world to local topics and issues ranging from shamanism and traditional cuisine to face reading and multiculturalism, often featuring a rotating cast of scholars, expats and artists. Several episodes have gone viral, helping the channel surpass 100,000 subscribers earlier this year. That momentum paved the way for Thursday’s gathering, where the on-screen warmtWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times