The Windup Girl

Reviewed by Kristyna Zaharek   I bought The Windup Girl in a set with a few others from a departing teacher. I hadn’t heard of it before and didn’t know … Read More

A Series of Quirky Days to Celebrate in Korea

Written by Cho Namhee   Everyone has circles to mark on their calendars to remember and celebrate important and meaningful days, including birthdays, wedding anniversaries, and other special days, such … Read More

The Orphan Master’s Son

Written by Douglas Baumwoll So, I get home from work, hurl my backpack onto the bed, tear it open, plunge my hand in, grope around in the mélange of papers, … Read More

Grandma Ava

Written by Stephen Schelling Photographed by Jeremy Wong It’s Ava!” Grandma Ava practically yelled. “‘A’ as in say, not ‘A’ as in apple. How come you never figured that out?” … Read More

Looking Back at a Classic Thriller: Night of the Hunter

Written by Natale Ryan Since fall is around the corner, and Halloween is approaching, I thought it would be appropriate if we took a look at one of the most … Read More

The Moon Rabbit (Daltokki, 달토끼)

As the season of Chuseok approaches, the Legend of the Moon Rabbit comes to mind. This folktale, stemming from Buddhist influcence, is often told around the harvest time. It is … Read More

Chuseok

Written by Jake Hollingsworth In the first week of September, South Korean leader Moon Jae-In claimed the greatest victory of his young presidency by declaring 2017 the year of the … Read More

Gwangju Design Biennale and the 4th Industrial Revolution

Written and photographed by Matt Furlane Throughout history, there have already been three industrial revolutions: The 1st industrial revolution took place during the 18th and 19th centuries and involved the … Read More