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Ditch the dust at Seoul’s many green getaways : Local greenhouses, movie theaters and restaurants provide fun and fresh air
The year so far can be described as three months of dust, dust and more dust. The air is so thick with pollution that the color of the sky has rarely been anything but a greyish brown. When the dust gets really bad, the government resorts to se…
Mar 18,2019
Virtual vloggers press record
Born on July 7, 2017, and coming in at 160 centimeters (5 feet 3 inches) tall and 16.3 megabytes heavy... megabytes? This profile of a Korean YouTuber named SE:A is a bit different than what most people usually see. And rightly so, because she’s not …
Mar 11,2019
Don’t just redevelop urban sites, regenerate them: Simply demolishing and rebuilding can ruin neighborhoods
The “New Deal” urban renewal program was announced last March by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The project, one of President Moon Jae-in’s campaign commitments, will “regenerate” old areas in the city by preserving infrastructur…
Mar 04,2019
Honoring the sacrifices made in the fight for independence: Exhibit at Seodaemun Prison History Museum features artifacts made by and belonging to activists
“When that day comes…” The anticipation of the day Korea would finally be liberated from Japan was what was on the minds of the activists who bravely took to the streets carrying the Korean flag and chanting “Manse” during the peaceful independ…
Feb 27,2019
Unsung heroes are celebrated in exhibit
Independence activists the likes of Ahn Jung-geun, Kim Gu, Yu Gwan-sun and Yun Bong-gil are frequently mentioned this time of year when their work is remembered and celebrated. But not all independence fighters are as renowned as those named abov…
Feb 27,2019
Web comic captures the unfair realities of married life: ‘Myeoneuragi’ resonates with Korean women who face many inequalities
The idea of marriage conjures up images of two people coming together to form a family of their own in a matrimonial bond - but that’s not always the case in Korea. Here, more often than not, rather than the birth of a new family, marriage means the …
Feb 22,2019
Artist finds tools she needs in her makeup bag: Kim Mi-seung turned her interest in beauty products into a new style of painting
For many, putting on makeup is a part of their everyday routine. They purchase a number of beauty products to wear each day, ranging from BB cream to foundation, eye shadow, lipstick and blush, many of which are only good for six months before they e…
Feb 18,2019
The battle for Euljiro is not over yet: As city government reconsiders plans,different sides call for restoration and redevelopment
Some neighborhoods, like central Seoul’s Bukchon, offer a glimpse of the city centuries ago, with small, winding streets lined with hanok, traditional Korean style homes. Other parts of the capital offer a contrasting vibe - the shiny skyscrapers of …
Feb 11,2019
A warning about the dangers of discrimination: Exhibit highlights the suffering that Romani people faced during the Holocaust
There is an endless number of movies, television shows, books and more that illustrate the scars left behind by the single-most heinous act committed by humanity: the Holocaust. The trauma still lingers to this day, and survivors can still clearly re…
Feb 07,2019
Welcoming returning adoptees with open arms: KoRoot fights to better the lives of children and single mothers
At the corner of a hectic street in Jongno, central Seoul, there is a snug three-storied building that offers a home to people in search of their roots in Korea. Though not big, the stone building known as KoRoot can easily accommodate up to 14 peopl…
Jan 28,2019
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