Ocean of Light: Dongdae Temple

By Aline Verduyn. When my mum visited me in May of 2019, I was wondering what beauty I could show her. The cherry blossoms had already passed. Buddha’s Birthday was … Read More

The New Vibe of Studying Online

By Nargiz Iskandarova. While many countries are at various stages in their COVID-19 infection rates, worldwide there have recently been more than 1.2 billion children and 186 countries affected by … Read More

Maintaining Moderation with Alcohol

By Katy Clements. Living abroad, though exciting, can be incredibly stressful. Not only are we separated from the people and places that we are familiar with, but we also become … Read More

Snap, Crackle, Pop: What to Expect If You Break a Bone in Korea

By William Urbanski. Spring of 2021 started for me on a very positive note. Besides being able to finally go outside and play with my friends, I was happy to … Read More

Is This NIRVANA?! Small Business Survival While Social Distancing

By Caleb Sekeres. Acknowledging a passion’s failure must be one of the more painful experiences in life, though I am not sure working long days in a barely occupied bar … Read More

Rhythmic Play for Limerick Day

By Muthukumar Elangovan. A limerick is short, funny, and often rude poetry that usually consists of five lines with a strict rhyme scheme of AABBA. The first, second, and fifth … Read More

“The Hannamdong Relaxing Afternoon”: A Gourmet Experience

Reviewed by Melline Galani. Having a meal at the “Hannamdong Relaxing Afternoon” (한남동나른한오후) is more than just an experience to satisfy one’s appetite. It is an entire experience covering the … Read More

Jjukkumi Bokkeum: Stir-Fried Baby Octopus

By Joe Wabe. In the past few years, jjukkumi (쭈꾸미) has become a distinctive spring food. It is between March and April that this small octopus emerges from the deep … Read More