I admit I was intrigued but skeptical. The new installation, “Wave,” at COEX Seoul bills itself as the world’s largest... Read More
Spring is here, and hotels in Korea have dreamed up all sorts of yummy ways for you to indulge in... Read More
Being an expat in Korea can be a difficult experience — from the language barrier to loneliness, even the smallest things can be a challenge. The support of a community can really ease the struggle. These days, that community is online and growing as fast as the number of new... Read More
No alien registration card? No national health insurance? No problem! The city of Seoul is distributing some 100,000 face masks... Read More
Travelers coming from Europe and the United States are required by law to self-isolate for 14 days, with serious penalties... Read More
Years ago, I remember searching the internet for “why do people in Asia wear masks?” Because after pondering the question for so long I couldn’t grasp any clear answer. Was it the pollution? It had to be the pollution. Or maybe they wore it when they were sick — but... Read More
Update (April 6, 2020): The government has extended the national campaign of social distancing to April 19, 2020. As cases... Read More
With the coronavirus keeping us all at home, we need some trusted entertainment we can enjoy alone. Beat the boredom... Read More
With 80 percent of South Korean high school graduates going to university, most of the high school population focuses on studying for the college entrance exam. In this current economy, however, working as a street cleaner is growing in popularity as a job option for young people — even for... Read More
The thought of getting access to authentic African food in Korea might’ve seemed impossible some years back, but fortunately African... Read More