I’ve been back to Korea dozens of times over the years and have pretty much checked off everything on my bucket list. However this fall, on my list for the first time was the Korean comprehensive health check-up. I was a bit nervous about it, but it ended up being one of the best things I’ve…
With K-pop, K-drama, and K-culture being oh-so-popular nowadays, many people are clamoring for authentic Korean gifts! But traditional Korean gifts aren’t always easy to find. We’ve done the heavy lifting for you and found some wonderful Korean products for you to consider. The traditional Korean gifts on this list embody the unique Korean spirit that…
Do you dream of starring in your own K-drama winter holiday fantasy? Or envision yourself belting out “All I Want for Christmas is You” as you walk the streets of Seoul? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Here is an overview of where to find some seasonal magic in Korea, and some ways…
It’s never an easy task to shop for the most important people in our lives. And who deserves more appreciation than our beloved Korean moms – our ‘Ummas’ – who care for us with a warm meal and a heart full of love? Here are some can’t-miss suggestions for gifts that have secretly, or not…
Buying gifts for finicky teens and young adults is a difficult task! But one thing you can count on is that all things Korean are very cool right now. Also, most teens, including teen boys, care as much about skincare as any teen girl. Check out our top picks that are sure to delight all…
Robb Report’s Most Powerful People in Fine Dining Making remarkable headway in the high-end culinary world, seven Korean American chefs and restaurateurs are featured in Robb Report’s Power 50 in American Fine Dining. That number represents over 10 percent of the people considered to be the most impactful by their peers in the industry. Every…
The line of young Asian Americans who owe their Wall Street jobs to Mike Joo’s mentorship could wrap around a city block. Last year, KED Global reported that Mike Joo was the highest ranking Korean American banker on Wall Street, and over the years, he has quietly earned a reputation as a godfather figure for…
Baroo is a Korean-Inspired Global Playground of Taste in LA (Los Angeles) Taking “trust me” to an entirely different plane, Chef Kwang Uh’s seven-course tasting menu simply delivers. Inspiration-wise, Baroo launches from a Korean wellspring. But what it offers is global tastes and textures combined in a way that you didn’t even know you craved.…
We all know that the urban and ultra-modern city of Seoul is known for great food, culture, and entertainment. But what would surprise many is that the city is built up on mountains, and hiking in Seoul is a very popular activity among natives and tourists alike. In fact, there are 43 mountains in Seoul…
Like water is shaped by its container, we also form our destiny to some degree. The face is a living form and keeps changing through our lifestyle and mindset. Everyone’s face is unique. Gwansang, or the ancient Korean practice of face reading, contends that people’s capabilities, qualifications, and even destinies can be ascertained by interpreting faces.…