Whether you’re here studying, working, or traveling, chances are you’ll be grilled with these 10 questions at some point during your time...
If you’ve lived in Korea long enough you’ve probably come across some instances of culture shock: women putting on a...
1. When people judge you for speaking English in public Once I stopped in front of a clothing store in Myeong-dong with two of my school friends, and we were speaking quietly in English and minding our own business when an elderly staff member struck up a conversation with us....
Being an Exchange Student in South Korea You made incredible memories from late-night ramen runs with friends, mid-terms exam cramming...
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one of the most important events in village life was the five-day...
While recent news on Korea’s economy has focused on matters such as the consequences of President Park’s impending impeachment, or the effects Donald Trump’s future policies—such as the cancelling America’s membership in the TPP—there are deeper threats to Korea’s economic future. 1. Household Debt Korea’s household debt is at record-high...
When American gold miners weren’t hoping to strike it rich, they were hoping not to strike out at the annual...
Being Gay in Korea South Korea seems highly modernized from the outside; it boasts one of the fastest internet connection...
Cringeworthy English Moments We Know Too Well Korea Moments That Awaken Your Inner Grammar Nazi “When I see your face, there’s not a thing that I would change, ‘cause you’re amazing, just the way you are” — Walking by one of the crowded university districts one day, I heard one...
Dding Dong Safe Space for LGBT Youths in Korea There are still many challenges ahead for the LGBT community in...