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Good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll. It comes in many forms, but one sound that’s making waves from Korea is kimchibilly. Never heard of it? It’s not entirely new but it’s not entirely old either. Kimchibilly is a foot-stompin’,…
Seoul is known for many things: Gangnam Style, Korean Dramas, and technology just to name a few. This week on my ongoing series about Korea’s implementation of advanced technologies, I’m turning my attention to…
When I lived in the United States, nothing gave me greater joy than hopping in my SUV, opening the moon roof, lowering all the windows, and heading out on the highway. In fact, I loved it so much; I’d do it on a regular basis…
After what seemed like an indefinitely long winter, spring has finally decided to make an appearance on the Korean peninsula. And with spring came the flowers; the whole country blooms, quite literally. Lavender pink…
Around the world, billions head to the office every day with one goal in mind: earn a living. Those wages are then deposited in financial institutions around the globe where citizens use those funds to pay bills, take…
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May is “Family Month” in Korea. Children’s Day comes first on May 5th. It is only natural to have a special holiday for the children as we also have a Parents’ Day (May 8th). In a country where study is emphasized…
This month Featured Writer Steve Miller has been cruising the streets of Seoul, looking for some of the best Street Food to share with readers. This month he’s introduced topokki, bindaetteok, and the Tornado Potato.…
When you think of Korean footballers in UK clubs, many people will immediately think of Park Ji-sung as the main name. However, there are actually quite a few Korean footballers currently causing a stir on pitches…
