The Korean Dream World

Everyone dreams, and everyone dreams often – several times a night. Most of our dreams, however, are not remembered upon waking. But those that are remembered are often subject to … Read More

To Market, To Market …

Written by Douglas Baumwoll Photographed by Douglas Baumwoll and Park Tae-sang Interpretation by Park Tae-sang and Heo Suk-young About 100 years ago, A. A. Milne, of Winnie-the-Pooh fame, penned the … Read More

Korean Wedding Culture: The Old and New

Unraveling the evolution of Korean wedding customs: “The idea of marriage in Korea has changed a lot from the old days. In the past, marriage was more complicated and focused on family, but today it is simpler and more individualistic.”
How about weddings in your country?

Old Seoul

There are a great many places in Korea that are perfectly suited to the romance associated with February. Jeju, Geoje, and Nami Island all advertise themselves as romance destinations, sure, … Read More

Songjeong Surprise: 1913 Songjeong Market

Photos by Kelsey Rivers and Kim Jin-young In Gwangju, Songjeong is a short street with a long history. The vibe is mellow; the people move at a slower pace. Couples … Read More

Gwangju Talks June 2015

We asked Gwangju high schoolers and young adults their feelings on the rise of K-Pop.

Karakorum, Mongolia

Read along as Bradley Weiss recounts his journey in to the ancient capital of Mongolia, Karakorum.

Yang-dong Market Chicken

Check out Yang-dong Market for some delicious chicken!