In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one of the most important events in village life was the five-day...
1. When people judge you for speaking English in public Once I stopped in front of a clothing store in...
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...
If you’ve lived in Korea long enough you’ve probably come across some instances of culture shock: women putting on a...
As we welcome in another New Year with copious amounts of food and alcohol in homes or at local pubs...
Being an Exchange Student in South Korea You made incredible memories from late-night ramen runs with friends, mid-terms exam cramming in stately libraries, and Hongdae bar-hopping until the sun rose. There was a lot to deal with whether you fell asleep on the subway and found yourself far away, experiencing...
For anyone who has ever envied a Korean person for being “naturally thin,” here’s some news you might want to...
LGBTQ in Korea Throughout the past few decades, homosexuality has become a center stage subject of interest in terms of human...
One Thursday evening, I sat down to try out Azar, an app developed by the Korean company Hyperconnect. I had come across an article that compared the app to Tinder, or a combination of Chatroulette and Tinder. At the time, I was doing research for an article about modern Korean...
If New York is the city that never sleeps, then Seoul is the city diagnosed with clinical insomnia. With virtually...