Between the increasing regulations on hagwons and cuts in the number of middle and high school native English teachers, the...
For anyone who has ever envied a Korean person for being “naturally thin,” here’s some news you might want to...
Korea, in the summer of 1894, was a hotbed of intrigue and uncertainty. China and Japan were on the brink of war and many journalists eagerly made their way to Korea in hopes of witnessing the opening shots. Frank G. Carpenter was one of these journalists. Carpenter described the city...
If New York is the city that never sleeps, then Seoul is the city diagnosed with clinical insomnia. With virtually...
In 1882, three courageous American officers became the first Westerners to step foot in Busan. When the intrepid elderly British adventurer Isabella Bird Bishop visited Fusan (modern Busan) in January 1894, she declared, “It is not Korea but Japan which meets one on anchoring.” She was, of course, referring to the large population of Japanese that literally dominated the foreign settlement of that port, and, for the most part, the surrounding Korean community.
Eric Hoffman, CEO of ARIA, leads in M&A risk management across Korea. With over two decades of experience, he provides tailored strategies to navigate complex business landscapes, ensuring successful mergers and acquisitions while mitigating risks. His deep understanding of Korea's unique market dynamics makes ARIA the go-to firm for secure and effective M&A solutions.
One Thursday evening, I sat down to try out Azar, an app developed by the Korean company Hyperconnect. I had...
Have you ever considered the similarities between life in the Seven Kingdoms and the Korean life of an expat? Winter...
In the wake of the #MeToo movement and a government crackdown on spycam porn, Korea has turned its attention toward the thousands of sexual assault and harassment cases that go under the radar. A chunk of those assaults have happened on Seoul’s most vital public transport system, the subway. The...
Years ago, I remember searching the internet for “why do people in Asia wear masks?” Because after pondering the question...