Ganghwa Island with My Birth Family

Lianne Bronzo took her final Korean family trip to the rural island of Ganghwa off the coast of Incheon at the end of June.

Behind the Myth: Korea’s drug history

South Korea has a reputation for being almost drug-free. This article focuses on an earlier time when drugs were available in South Korea & many were addicted.

Beware the Hogs and Marmots

Summertime saw public health scares with animal-related disease and death in humans throughout East Asia.

Behind the Myth: Is North Korea Under One-Man Rule?

Does one man really have all the power in North Korea?

Behind the Myth: Did North Korea Help Gwangju’s May 18 Uprising?

Were North Koreans partially responsible for the democratic uprising in Gwangju?

Behind The Myth: The Future Greatness of Kim Il-sung

The amazing leadership of Kim Il-sung is a myth that DPRK citizens may never stop believing…

North Korea and the “D” Word

The games of North Korea are getting old, says Matt Furlane.

The Foreigner Next Door: HaNa Center Volunteers

“I’m sure that the lasting friendships we made together will be worth all the effort and time that’s being committed.”