Ask the Dermatologist is a Best of Korea Column by Dr. Marie Jhin, Board Certified Dermatologist and author of “Asian Beauty Secrets” Dr. Marie Jhin was born in Seoul, South Korea and is a graduate of Wellesley College and Cornell University Medical College. She is a board certified dermatologist, K-Beauty Skincare expert and director of…
**LICENSED NURSES NEEDED FOR CAMP NARU. Please reach out to info@campnaru.org for more information. Our first camp session will take place from August 16-22, 2022 at Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp in Copake, NY for children ages 8-14. Please check out our website for more information and to apply: www.campnaru.org. “Naru” means “ferry boat crossing” in Korean; a…
BTS will be taking a break from working and performing as a band. The K-pop stars made the big announcement this summer during their FESTA dinner, part of their 9th anniversary celebration. Members RM, Jimin, J-Hope, V, Jungkook, Jin and Suga told fans that an extended break would give them time to pursue solo projects as well as get some much-needed rest. The BTS Phenomenon…
‘The Disappearing Act’ is a short story by Minsoo Kang, professor of history at the University of Missouri – St. Louis. Or so it felt to I, as U suddenly came into his life just when he had resigned himself to a solitary existence. In contrast to the steady success of his career, I’s personal…
If you’re married to someone with a Korean family, you’ve probably realized by now that you didn’t just make a commitment to your significant other … you married into a way of life. But notwithstanding all the K-dramas you’ve binge watched, do you still feel sorely out of place and awkward when trying to navigate those…
Modern Grace is a monthly column for Best of Korea by Yoojin Grace Wuertz Even if you haven’t read Amy Chua’s now-infamous book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom (2011), you are likely familiar with the moniker “Tiger Mom.” It refers to the type of draconian, ends-justify-the means parenting that Asians and Asian-Americans have become…
Boram Postnatal Retreat introduces Korean style luxury pampering to new moms in America Opulent amenities, fine dining, and mental health seminars Full staff on experts to help care for baby Lactation assistance, massages, and foot baths More locations to come NEW YORK, PRNewswire The first dedicated postnatal care center in the US, Boram Postnatal Retreat, is now open…
Joseph Han is the author of Nuclear Family (Counterpoint Press, June 2022) and a 2022 National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree. A recipient of a Kundiman fellowship, his work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Nat.Brut, and Catapult. Currently, he is an Editor for the West region of Joyland Magazine and has a Ph.D. in English & Creative…
FIRST DAY OF WORK is an excerpt from The Evening Hero, by Marie Myung-Ok Lee. Published in May 2022, The Evening Hero was chosen for “Best of 2022” by both Oprah and Real Simple Magazines, among others. Her young adult novel, Finding My Voice, is considered to be the first contemporary-set YA with an Asian protagonist.…
Korean American Michael B. Kim shares his love of books, chimaek, and the power of jeong at the workplace. According to Forbes, Michael B. Kim of MBK Partners jumped 10 places this year on their list of 50 Richest to become the third wealthiest person in Korea. But if you ask Kim, he might say…