In 1885, Percival Lowell published a book entitled “Choson: The Land of the Morning Calm.” It was a huge success...
When American gold miners weren’t hoping to strike it rich, they were hoping not to strike out at the annual...
We all know that students have it rough in Korea. They go to school early in the morning and then after school spend several additional hours in private learning institutes studying math and English. These institutes are everywhere now, but they haven’t always been. In 1882—just prior to Korea opening...
From unwieldy pipes to black-market cigarettes, tobacco has been an important part of Korean society for over four hundred years....
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one of the most important events in village life was the five-day...
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.
Modern transportation has made travel to most places in Korea, no matter how distant from Seoul, easy and comfortable. However,...
Authors, Beatrix and Jennifer are both English teachers in Korea. When applying for teaching jobs, they both seriously considered these options and decided to choose alternate routes. Beatrix is a private school teacher, and Jennifer is a public school teacher. After much discussion of the huge number of differences between...
Dding Dong Safe Space for LGBT Youths in Korea There are still many challenges ahead for the LGBT community in...