As virtual parties become the new normal and families opt to celebrate the holidays at a safe distance, why not gift a matching meal to your loved ones and indulge together on Zoom? Or, surprise them with sweet treats and share the experience together over a virtual game of Scrabble or Code Names. Here is my…
If you are Korean or if you happen to like K Dramas or Kpop, learning Korean can seem like a fun and worthwhile thing to do. However, learning a language is far from easy and a personal online Korean tutor can seem out of reach and expensive. I have tried an exhaustive number of methods…
Korean-American Women Elected to U.S. Congress for the First Time For the first time in the U.S., Korean-American women have been elected to the U.S. Congress in its 230-year history. Korean-Americans Michelle Park Steel and Marilyn Strickland are set to make history. In the U.S. election, Korean-American Michelle Park Steel has won a seat in…
Any list of the best Korean movies would be incomplete without masterpieces by Bong Joon Ho and Park Chan Wook, but if you’ve seen them all like I have and are hungry for more great Korean movies, here are some lesser known gems that I immensely enjoyed this fall. Korean entertainment is experiencing a golden…
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s not too early to start making your gift lists! Given online sales are expected to increase by 25-35% this year, it’s especially crucial to plan and ship early. As an event consultant, I’m always on the hunt for that extra special something that will delight my clients…
Over a hundred years after the first wave of Koreans landed in America, a look at Korean Americans who embrace risk. It’s been almost 15 years since I attended a lawyers’ conference listening to a remarkable discussion by a Korean American lawyer regarding minorities in the higher echelons of corporate America. Among Asian American lawyers…
What is janchi guksu? It’s a simple yet hearty noodle soup that is eaten so frequently in Korea that it’s often taken for granted. The word janchi means party or banquet, and at many Korean weddings or church events, janchi guksu is the go-to meal to serve a large crowd. Vats of soup along with…
Bojagi is the ancient Korean tradition of wrapping and carrying with fabric. Also spelled pojagi, the wrapping cloth is also a traditional Korean textile craft that involves making a square or rectangular wrapping cloth from patchworked pieces of fabric. The history and cultural significance of bojagi are deeply rooted in Korean traditions, extending from practical…
What makes Korean skincare so enticing? Korean skincare is affordable, has clean ingredients, mastered the essence of SPF, and simply put: it works. The only challenge for a busy student athlete like me was that I never had time for the full 10 step routine. Over the years I honed in on a shortened method…
Apple has officially announced the cast for its “Pachinko” series, with Korean superstar Lee Min Ho among those starring in the series. Set to begin production on Oct. 26, “Pachinko” is an adaptation of the Min Jin Lee novel of the same name. It chronicles the hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean immigrant…