Between the increasing regulations on hagwons and cuts in the number of middle and high school native English teachers, the...
Modern transportation has made travel to most places in Korea, no matter how distant from Seoul, easy and comfortable. However,...
In 1885, Percival Lowell published a book entitled “Choson: The Land of the Morning Calm.” It was a huge success and helped coin the phrase that is still often used to describe Korea. But when the first Westerners arrived in Seoul in the early 1880s, it was anything but calm....
In the wake of the #MeToo movement and a government crackdown on spycam porn, Korea has turned its attention toward...
For anyone who has ever envied a Korean person for being “naturally thin,” here’s some news you might want to...
If you’ve lived in Korea long enough you’ve probably come across some instances of culture shock: women putting on a full face of makeup on the subway, how everyone seems interested in whether you’ve eaten or not, the delicacy of SPAM, soap on a stick and others. But some of...
Sailors, adventurers, diplomats, and businessmen made up the initial foreign community in Chemulpo, known today as Incheon.
1. When people judge you for speaking English in public Once I stopped in front of a clothing store in...
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...
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.