Levine

BUSAN, South Korea -- A city’s culture can be a vast source of its pride and identity. Up until about 15 years ago, underground music wasn’t a part of that equation in Korea. In 1975, the military famously outlawed rock ‘n’ roll in an effort to keep the counter-culture under its thumb. Only recently has music become a creative outlet around the country. It is now at the point where certain cities are becoming known for their individual auditory flavors.