Marrying Korean
Reviewed by Rhiannon Howell-Matwichuk. Stefano Young’s first foray into writing comes to us as Marrying Korean, a short-form memoir about the author’s journey of enmeshing himself into a new culture … Read More
Tag: multiculturalism
Can You Hear Me Now?
Radio DJ’s, Han Soo and JD, speak about K-pop and it’s obsessive popularity, as well as the controversy surrounding it’s exploitation of teenagers.
Multicultural Families in Gwangju
Gwangju News had the opportunity to hear some unique stories from individuals who have been able to bridge two cultures seamlessly, connecting families across continents and languages. In a city like Gwangju, where people from all over the world live and work, these multicultural connections are more common than some may think.
MBC’s Video: A Response
In late May, Korean TV network MBC broadcast a short “news” piece titled “The Shocking Truth about Dating Foreigners”, a heavily biased, sensationalized report negatively portraying Westerners in Korea. It drew sharp criticism from the local expat community, with protest groups and petitions quickly appearing on and offline. Here Rachel Redfern contributes her own response to the video.