A Smack of Chimaek (Part 2)

Written by Cho Namhee Continuing from last month’s issue, this article will not only give you some more information on how big the Korean fried chicken market is, but it … Read More

Belly Bao

Written and photographed by Justin Ramsay This has been the hottest summer I can remember in my five years of living in Korea. The only real respite we’ve had is … Read More

Japchae

Written and photographed by Karly Pierre “My husband always tells me to stop working and relax,” says Mrs. Choi. “But I love my students and I love working.” The woman … Read More

McLeod

Written by Justin Ramsay Photographed by Justin Ramsay and Jin Song Pyo There’s nothing better than a hearty brunch on a Sunday morning or afternoon. Actually, brunch is great on … Read More

Monsoon Makgeolli

Written by Scott Brinkmeyer The first time I went to Pyojubak (표주박) in Geumho-dong, it was one of those notoriously humid, rainy summer nights of monsoon season. I was following … Read More

A Smack of Chimaek (The Ultimate Beer-and-Chicken Combination, Part 1)

Written by Cho Namhee Believe it or not, according to statistics from the Fair Trade Commission of Korea and a recent study on the fried chicken restaurants of Korea by … Read More

Kitchen Stories: Braised Radish

Written and photographed by Karly Pierre She was a bully. “Museowoyo!” she tells me. “Scary!” She scrunches her face and juts two fingers into the air beside her temples like … Read More

Patty & Bun

Written and photographed by Justin Ramsay Having lived in Gwangju for almost five years, I notice that there are certain themes that seem to crop up when members of the … Read More