I’ve been collecting art for more than 25 years. Like many things in life, it was a stroke of luck that led to the purchase of my first significant painting in 1997. I was living in Tokyo when a colleague alerted me that a Japanese institution was looking to unload a number of paintings. Through…
Peter Sohn’s very personal tale of family, love and finding your place in the world is showing remarkable staying power. “Elemental” has been in theaters for over a month and this charming tale has experienced almost no box office decline since its opening weekend. This is a feat almost unheard of with big releases, where…
The Joint Security Area (JSA) at the DMZ, South Korea The world was shocked this week when an American Soldier ran through the demilitarized zone (DMZ) border into North Korea. Travis King, a soldier who was stationed in South Korea but serving a prison sentence due to assault, escaped his escort back to America…
In the brutal world of stand-up comedy, few Korean Americans have displayed the exceptional ability to captivate audiences quite like Michael Yo. The two-time Emmy nominee is currently on a nationwide tour with his show, “Do I Lie?”, where he proudly embraces his Korean heritage and infuses it into his comedy to create a powerful…
Located on the corner of 32nd Street and 5th Avenue in Manhattan, Nubiani NYC has quietly been gaining momentum among diners who are in the mood for elevated Korean BBQ. Many first-timers might initially be disappointed to see that Nubiani has taken over the space of the beloved Third Floor Cafe, the decades old Korean…
I am an avid manhwa reader. It is what I automatically pick up during idle time, like when I am on the train or waiting for my lunch order to arrive. I never admitted this fact because, let’s face it, manhwa is pretty niche. Or so I thought. What is “manhwa”? For those of…
Gentle Monster is everywhere. Arguably the biggest luxury brand to launch from the peninsula, this Korean eyewear company has a turnover of hundreds of millions of dollars every year and can be found in over 450 retailers in 30 countries. You should expect long lines before walking into any of their 41 (and counting) flagship…
It wouldn’t be summer in Korea without bingsu, the shaved ice treat that is so refreshing and unique to Korea. Every year, around April or May, bingsu starts to appear on the menus of many Korean cafes and restaurants, and although many think of this as a dessert, Koreans generally eat bingsu as a summertime…
Fulbright Korea Application deadline for the Teaching Program is October 10, 2023. Here are some tips for applying for this life-changing experience. “The Fulbright experience will not help you professionally.” That’s what a mentor told me when I made it through the second round of my Fulbright application. But, as a Korean-American who was not…
Longevity and healthy aging are hot topics these days. The Wall Street Journal recently reported a spike in interest in ice baths while Harvard genetics professor David Sinclair offers a compelling argument for becoming healthier through actions such as calorie restriction, cold therapy, and of course exercise in his bestseller “Lifespan: Why We Age and…