“Corona Blue” – The More Tragic, The More Beautiful
Written by Jeong Jiyeon. The coronavirus outbreak that once seemed like it might end soon has continued for four months. It has gotten to the point where it feels weird … Read More
Category: Arts & Culture
She Departed, She Arrived
Written by Saul Latham. She was in the wind from the south, under the wings of seagulls – pure seagulls that floated quietly in natural sophic essence. Underneath, she was … Read More
Crossword Puzzle: Answers for March
Created by Jon Dunbar. ACROSS 1 DARK 5 ORG 8 BULB 12 ASEA 13 NAH 14 IPSO 15 PAID 16 EGO 17 DRAW 18 ANTITRUST 21 ITS 22 ZOO 23 … Read More
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
Reviwed by Kristy Dolson. “Finish a book every week.” This is the sole concrete goal I set for myself in 2020. And so far, January and February have provided the … Read More
Marrying Korean
Reviewed by Rhiannon Howell-Matwichuk. Stefano Young’s first foray into writing comes to us as Marrying Korean, a short-form memoir about the author’s journey of enmeshing himself into a new culture … Read More
Ethical Fashion vs. Fast Fashion: Which Korean Brands Are Eco-Friendly?
Written by Cami Ismanova. Hands up if you like to go shopping more than four times per year. Wait, maybe it is even more frequently. Shopping is a form of … Read More
The Traditional “Fragrance of Spring”
Arranged by David Shaffer. It is April, and it is spring in Korea. In this installment of Blast from the Past, we bring you Korea’s most beloved traditional love story, … Read More
Our Hashima
Written and photographed by Kevin D’Abramo. I’m a little worried though, says my beloved she crosses her legs and furrows her brow. They might not mention the Korean conscripts she … Read More