One of the most classic yet underrated sneakers in the Nike library is by far the Nike Air Presto. There have been numerous dope colorways to release over the last few decades and the Beaverton brand is always looking to expand on their offerings. In light of the recent Nike Air Force 1 Low “South Korea,” it appears as though the Nike Air Presto will also be getting a similar model.

As you can see from the official images below, the shoe has a tiger stripe upper while red and blue are placed on the cages. The logo of the South Korean flag is even placed on the back heel in order to add to the overall theme of the sneaker. If you are looking for an eclectic new version of the classic Nike Air Presto, then this could certainly be the model for you.

If you are looking to scoop these up, they will be available as of Friday, May 15th for $130 USD. Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates in the world of sneaker culture. Also, let us know what you think of these in the comments, below.

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Nike has been known to honor specific countries and cities with their very own sneakers and South Korea has certainly been the recipient of some dope kicks. Of course, a couple of years ago a “South Korea” Air Jordan 3 was released that turned out to be quite limited. Now, South Korea will be getting its very own Nike Air Force 1 Low and the shoe has plenty of references to its country of origin.

As you can see from the official images below, the shoe has a white leather upper while the Nike swooshes have tiger print. This theme is replicated on the tongue which featured the face of a tiger. From there, the left shoe has a red outline around the swoosh while the outsole and laces also get the red treatment. On the right sneaker, red is swapped out for blue. Finally, the logo on the South Korean flag is placed on the back heel which helps put the finishing touches on the overall theme of the shoe.

A release date has yet to be determined so stay tuned for updates as we will be sure to bring them to you.

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Kim Jong-Un has been at the center of several conflicting reports over the past few weeks. There has been speculation that something’s happened to him since he hasn’t been seen in a while. What fueled this speculation even further is that he didn’t make any public appearances during North Korea’s Day Of The Sun, a holiday that celebrates his grandfather. 

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Over the weekend, a Japanese media outlet and a Hong Kong-backed media outlet’s vice director, who is also the niece of a Chinese foreign minister, ran reports claiming that Kim Jong Un is either dead or in a vegetative state. Though South Korea officials previously denied that anything was wrong with him, they’re now clearing up rumors of Kim Jong Un’s death.

A letter from Kim Jong Un written to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa dated April 27th was published by the North Korean media in the midst of rumors of their leader’s death. The thing is there hasn’t been any verification of the authenticity of the letter, especially since there have been numerous conflicting reports.

However, an official from South Korea said on Sunday that Kim Jong Un is “alive and well,” according to CNN, despite the rumors surrounding his wellbeing.

As cannabis lovers worldwide were closing out their 4-20, a trending topic took over social media that sent shockwaves. It was being reported that Kim Jong-un, the Supreme Leader of Nouth Korea, was “gravely ill” as he recovered from a “cardiovascular procedure.” He was supposed to have been recovering “in the Mount Kumgang resort county of Hyangsan.” Additional information stated that the surgery took place just over a week ago and people began to speculate that the recovery may have been why Kim didn’t attend the celebration put in place for his grandfather’s birthday five days ago.

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Daily NK, an online publication, reportedly stated that Kim underwent the surgery because of his “excessive smoking, obesity, and overwork.” CNN reports that sources say the United States is closely monitoring information regarding Kim’s health, but unsurprisingly, The Washington Post has claimed that South Korea refutes all claims that their leader is sick.

“We have nothing to confirm regarding recent media reports about the health problems of Chairman Kim Jong-un of North Korea, and no atypical movement inside North Korea has been detected,” a spokesman for South Korean President Moon Jae-in said in a statement.The whirlwind of information has sent the political arena into a tizzy, so the world will have to wait until Kim Jong-un reemerges.

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Longtime viewers of Black Ink Crew are aware of Young Bae’s accusations of abuse against her father. In January 2018, the VH1 series followed Young Bae’s storyline as she and her mother returned to her home country of South Korea. Bae was scared after learning that her father had found her mother and was sending her threatening letters. Bae and her mother previously ran from the alleged abuser and even lived in a small shack-like hut to hide from him.

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In this recent season of Black Ink Crew, viewers find Young Bae coming face-to-face with her dad while cameras were rolling. The emotional, explosive scene immediately went left after Bae questioned him about why her father beat on his family. He told her, “I don’t know how to be a good father,” before adding that he didn’t get to talk to his wife and daughter the way he’d liked to. Bae interjected by reminding him that he could speak with them because they were caged in fear and he beat them every day.

Bae’s father just stared at her with a smirk without acknowledging what she was saying, and this infuriated the reality star further. She brought up her nose bleeds, her fever after he kicked her, the beating because she smiled or cried, the threats of death—but all he had to say was that he did the best he could to provide. Then, Bae picked up the table and tossed it as she screamed and cried. Security stepped in and the crowding seemed to agitate her father, who also became upset. Watch the intense scene below.

Coming off a historic Best Picture win at the 2020 Academy Awards, Bong Joon Ho’s acclaimed thriller Parasite has many western eyes looking at South Korean cinema with curiousity. Not only did it take home the big prize, but it also secured Oscars for Best International Film, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Director. Though President Donald Trump wasn’t exactly thrilled to see a South Korean film captivating hearts and minds, the vast majority of audiences found themselves enamored with Joon Ho’s meticulously crafted tale on class warfare. 

As expected, Parasite has been benefitting from a major boon in interest following its Oscar haul, to the point where many have been eagerly awaiting its arrival on streaming platforms. Evidently, a new report indicates that the film has found a new home in HULU, who scored the exclusive United States rights. Good news for those sitting comfortably beneath the Disney umbrella — for those averse to Mouse loyalty, there’s always the blu-ray option.

In truth, cinephiles have been patiently waiting for South Korea to get its due; long have we seen classic films fly under the radar, from Oldboy to The Handmaiden, I Saw The Devil to The Wailing. If you haven’t yet seen Parasite, consider it to be the quintessential gateway into the dark twisted and beautiful world of South Korean cinema. Parasite stars Song Kang Ho, Choi Woo Shik, Park So Dam, Cho Yeo Jeong, Lee Jung Eun, Lee Sun Kyun and Chang Hyae Jin. Should you be interested, catch it exclusively on Hulu starting April 8th.