Years ago, I remember searching the internet for “why do people in Asia wear masks?” Because after pondering the question...
It was a dim, cold evening in December, and the clocks were striking six. Tall glass buildings were erected side-by-side...
Ever imagined what travelling during Chuseok in Korea 100 Years ago was like? During Chuseok, travel in modern Korea is an unbelievable nightmare of traffic jams and irate drivers. But what was it like over a hundred and ten years ago? Travel during the late Chosun period was confined to...
In the wake of the #MeToo movement and a government crackdown on spycam porn, Korea has turned its attention toward...
Long-time Seoul residents may have noticed the disappearance of a prominent landmark: the Shinchon Station McDonald’s, which closed this past...
If New York is the city that never sleeps, then Seoul is the city diagnosed with clinical insomnia. With virtually everything open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, this over-the-top convenience is only made possible by the fast-paced society and work culture in the country. In fact, one...
One Thursday evening, I sat down to try out Azar, an app developed by the Korean company Hyperconnect. I had...
1. I Learned To Drink My Coffee Black On the rare occasion I go to Starbucks–really though, who can afford...
LGBTQ in Korea Throughout the past few decades, homosexuality has become a center stage subject of interest in terms of human rights and has garnered much attention worldwide. Ever since former US President Barack Obama legalized same-sex marriage in 2015, the global fight for acceptance of the LGBTQ community has grown...
For anyone who has ever envied a Korean person for being “naturally thin,” here’s some news you might want to...