The Dangers of Whistling, Clipping, and Shaking
If you are an expat in Korea, you likely think nothing of whistling a happy tune as you walk down the street or allowing your leg to shake when sitting … Read More
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The Mystifying Powers of Korean Foods
Apples and Haejang Stew If you have been invited to a Korean restaurant or to a Korean’s home for a meal, you are sure to have heard “Try some of … Read More
It’s in the Blood
From Ethnic Nationalism to Personality Predictor Written by Stephen Redeker.Compiled by David Shaffer. Bloodlines are of utmost importance to Koreans. It is not uncommon for family registers to trace the … Read More
The Yin and the Yang of Red
On her “Red” Tour, Taylor Swift was quoted as saying, “Red is such an interesting color to correlate with emotion, because it’s on both ends of the spectrum. On one … Read More
Applying Oriental Thought to Korean Life
Arranged by David Shaffer. In our January issue of the Gwangju News, we brought you an article on “The Year of the Rat” that touched on the Five Elements, yin … Read More
Behind the Myth: Is “Han” Uniquely Korean?
Adam Volle’s last Behind the Myth Column asks: is ‘han’ unique to Korea?
Behind the Myth: Is North Korea Under One-Man Rule?
Does one man really have all the power in North Korea?
Behind The Myth: Are gay Koreans products of Western culture?
Is gay culture a modern phenomenon in Korea or a centuries-old custom?