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Max December Already: Reflecting on Violence in 2024
As December rolls in and 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on the year through the lens of one word: violence. Initially, I thought violence was merely…
Korean Food Culture: A Guide to Side Dishes, Unlimited Refills, and Tipping
Curious about Korean dining customs? Dive into this guide to learn about Korea’s endless side dishes, the fun of unlimited banchan refills, and the unique tipping culture.
Love in the City: A refreshing look at modern relationships
Love in the City
Why Are There So Many Olive Young Stores in South Korea?
Why are there so many Olive Young stores in South Korea? Learn how K-beauty trends, zoning laws.
Han Kang: Life, Works, and Her Nobel Prize in Literature
In 2024, South Korean author Han Kang was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for her profound works that explore human suffering, memory, and trauma. Her novel The Vegetarian gained…
My Life Is on Pause.
A Sudden Misfortune Left Me Hospitalized. My Life Is on Pause. It was an ordinary morning, just like any other. But in the blink of an eye, my life took…
Lessons from Lotte World Magic Pass
Recently, two of my nephews came to visit Seoul. My sister, her two children, and I decided to spend a day at Lotte World. Since they traveled to Seoul on…
Life in Seoul: Key Findings from the 2023 Seoul Survey
2023 Seoul Survey
Why Inside Out 2 Fails to Justify Its Sequel Status
Review of Inside Out 2 I recently watched Pixar’s Inside Out 2. Unfortunately, it was a mediocre and disappointing sequel. Unlike Toy Story 3, which showcased the potential for sequels…
Acoustic Life Season 13 Begins: A Popular Korean Webtoon
Korea’s popular webtoon “Acoustic Life” starts its 13th season.“Acoustic Life” is a slice-of-life Korean webtoon by the author “Nanda.” Known as a slice-of-life or daily life comic, this story primarily…