Imagine if you could live in a city that has all the awesome hustle and bustle of New York City but has virtually no crime, is immaculately clean, and most things cost about 30% less than in the US. That city exists now, and it’s called Seoul, Korea. This past April, I had a chance…
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What is chonsu? In Korean society, there is something called chonsu which indicates the degree of kinship in family relationships. It is a number representing the degree of distance and closeness between relatives. It is not known exactly when the concept of chonsu began to be used in Korea, but there is a clear record…
It’s always hard to say goodbye to beloved heroes and deftly portrayed villains. But the season finale of The Glory delivered a deeply satisfying conclusion to the remarkably popular series about getting revenge on high school bullies. Song Hye-gyo won the Best Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards for her role as a victim…
Established in 1965, the Baeksang Arts Awards is a comprehensive arts awards ceremony encompassing TV, film, and theater. The 59th Baeksang Arts Awards took place on April 28th, 2023, at the beautiful Paradise City Resort in Incheon, and was broadcast live in Korea and on TikTok for international viewers. 1,723,992 people watched the show on…
There are so many reasons to visit Korea in April, from beautiful cherry blossoms and spring blooms, to exciting festivals across the country and some of the best weather of the year. April is a time when positivity for the year ahead grows from the gloom of winter and everyone is outside to enjoy the…
When researching destinations around Seoul, the top places that people recommend may not fit your definition of “fun”, especially if you’re looking to get a more local experience of what young people do with friends. So what are the cool things to do in Seoul? While first-timers should definitely visit the most famous landmarks and…
Shaz Kahng knows a thing or two about the determination and hard work it takes to make it in a man’s world. In fact she wrote two books on just that topic. As a highly accomplished executive, author, and speaker, Kahng has made a lasting impact on the business world with her bold ideas and…
If you’re one of the millions of “Squid Game” fans patiently waiting for Season Two, catch Lee Jung-jae in a gem of a thriller from earlier in his career. Streaming now in North America is “New World”, a gripping Korean crime saga directed by Park Hoon-jung (“I Saw the Devil”) with excellent performances by “Squid…
Netflix documentary “In The Name of God: A Holy Betrayal” is a 8-part series that began airing earlier this month. The show examines “the chilling true stories of four Korean leaders claiming to be prophets [and] exposes the dark side of unquestioning belief.” The shocking and chilling nature of the stories told cannot be overstated,…