Korean Sayings: Chicken Instead of Pheasant

What’s the meaning of the Korean saying “chicken instead of pheasant”, and why?

Sight Seeing

Kristal Lee digs deep into eye surgery in Korea.

You Can’t Buy History, but You Can Rent It

You can rent a truly old Korean house (hanok) in Gwangju.

Birds Korea: Birds and Bewilderment

Birds Korea expert Professor Robert Newlin on fascination with the fabled Osprey.

Webtoons

Digital comics, or “webtoons”, are mainstream in Korea.

KOTESOL: Recharging Dying Batteries

Find new motivation for ESL students who have lost theirs.

Behind the Myth: The Turtle Ship

Did Koreans really invent the first ship with iron armor?

Disaster Relief and the Philippines: Inform Your Good Intentions

At the beginning of November, Typhoon Haiyan swept through the Pacific and across East Asia, causing massive amounts of damage and a tragic loss of life. After ­­crossing the islands … Read More