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South Korea is experiencing a record-breaking demand in its ramen exports...

Good Afternoon. Today is Monday, December 4. We cover the Asian news, culture, and entertainment you need to know in under two minutes!

Korea's Ramen Exports Hit Record High

Ramen: South Korea posted its highest semi-annual ramen exports figure amid a surge in global demand for its instant noodle products

  • As of June, Korean ramen exports totaled $446.2 million, which was a 16.4 percent jump from the previous $383.2 million.

  • Nongshim, the nation's No. 1 ramen seller, saw more than half of its operating profit come from its US subsidiary.

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First Ever South Asian American Doll Comes To Life Thanks to An 8th-Grader’s Brilliance

Inspo: Arusha Bhargava was honored for her contributions to the design and identity of the 2023 Girl of the Year doll, Kavika "Kavi" Sharma.

  • Kavi is the first American Girl doll created in the image of a South Asian girl with a cultural background and identity inspired by Arusha.

  • Arusha is an eighth-grader at Hillsborough Middle School and was chosen as a Youth Advisor to American Girl.

Hold Up, Did Someone Invite You To The Potluck?

Introducing the Masala Chai card in Potluck Showdown – a warm sip of cuteness ☕

Get ready to spice up your tea time with the magic of Masala Chai! Each sip of Masala Chai is like a cozy hug from the inside, bursting with spices and flavors that dance on your palate.

This isn't just a card, it's a celebration of Asian cuisine wrapped in a game night experience.

Baby Brothers Show Love Differently 💀

Pearly Whites: Eco smiles made easy with Isshah's bamboo charcoal brushes. Your teeth (and Earth) will love 'em!

Boba: Savor the flavors of brown sugar caramel boba anytime, anywhere with this brand’s convenient and quick one-minute DIY kit!

Major Slay: Blackpink secured the title of Spotify’s #1 Most Streamed Girl Group for the year even without any active promotions.

Chapter 2: Alibaba founder Jack Ma has started a new company focused on the sale of pre-packaged food, imports and exports.

Gratitude: Squid Game star Lee Jung Jae has donated an entire award prize of 50 million KRW (~38,463 USD) to support veteran Korean filmmakers.

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