Do Byeongyeong Koreans Have Dutch Ancestors?
Are Koreans from Byeongyeong descendants of Dutch origin, or is it simply rumors spread throughout the years?
Category: Arts & Culture
Cypress-Pine in Winter
A heartfelt short story about living and working in South Korea that most expats will relate to and enjoy!
Are All Stories About North Korea True?
Find out what is actual fact and what is simply fiction in the elusive country of North Korea.
Korean Poetry: “Evening Snow”
This months translated Korean poem is from Pak Yong-Nae. A short eloquent poem that beautifully captures the feelings of falling snow on a silent night!
Remember the Words
A short story about two people who explore the Korean nightlife and norebangs.
Chŏlla Lass
North Korean poet Lee Yong-ak imagines a meeting between the northeastern province North Hamkyeong and the southwestern province Jeollanam.
Standing Up to Destiny:
Ed Bok Lee, a Korean-American Poet is being hosted by Chonnam University on Dec 4th. Lee has an insightful perspective & has received high praise for his work!
The Silence of My Beloved
Many Korean Buddhist monks were active in the independence movement during Japanese colonial rule. Han Yong-woon was a monk resistor who also wrote political poetry. Here is a poem from his collection of the same name.