Movie Review: Sector 7 (7광구)
Released in August, 2011, this Korean action/horror movie spins a tale of family secrets, greed, and love, while the crew of an oil rig drills for new reserves.
Category: Arts & Culture
Korean Literature Review – Human Decency
“Human Decency” is by Gong Ji-Young. Elton LaClare takes a deep look inside her book.
Behind the Myth: Passing the Big Exam
Usually young Korean students don’t become accustomed to tests until middle school. Then tests progressively become more frequent, difficult, and important through high school, college, and post-graduate studies. These tests include major exams taken to qualify for premium job openings at major companies.
The Freedom Writers
He catches the attention of the cheerful international student with photos of his work on the side of a train. He brings two other things to their art class: an exact reproduction of his train work on a plank of rough old wood for demonstration, and an infectious enthusiasm.
Korean Literature Review – A Toy City
‘Not a single thing would be accomplished in this world if everybody laughed and cried whenever they felt like it.’
Korean Literature Review – A Man
“There are certain parts of the world where writers tend to produce literature richer in metaphor than that of their contemporaries in other places… Of course, one might easily add Korea to this list.”
Behind the Myth: Exercise to Increase Your Height?
This month’s Korean myth deals with a person’s height. In Korea, many people believe playing basketball, jumping rope, stretching and other physical exercises can help you grow taller.
The Return of a Stolen Book
The return of 266 Chosun Dynasty Ritual Books (Oegyeyanggak Uigwe) from France is cause for celebration, as the books record the various activities of the Emperors and royal courts, from coronations and funerals, to the details of the work to build a new palace through words and beautiful artwork (banchado).