Above: Korean refugees wait to board the SS Meredith Victory. On a frigid December day in 1950, as communist forces pushed toward the North Korean port of Hungnam, tens of thousands of Korean civilians gathered in desperation while American forces prepared to evacuate. With UN soldiers, weapons, and military equipment to load, they had no…
In 2025, global soccer superstar Son Heung-min stunned fans by joining LA’s MLS team for a record-breaking transfer fee and a previously obscure K-pop songwriter launched Golden into Billboard immortality; the South Korean government presented President Trump with a gold crown and its highest civilian honor; and I, armed with patience, curiosity, and a deep…
Two Korean films, Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice and Netflix’s animated feature K-Pop Demon Hunters, have each picked up three nominations for the 2026 Golden Globe Awards, marking one of the strongest years yet for Korean film and animation at the ceremony. According to the official announcement, No Other Choice is nominated for Best Motion Picture – Musical…
“The Dream Life of Mr. Kim” has a much better title in the Korean language version, namely: The Story of Manager Kim, Who Owns His Home in Seoul and Works for a Large Company. This wordy title is funny because it is actually a checklist of what is commonly considered success in modern Korean life,…
Korean dining in NYC is glorious these days. From late-night comfort food to beautifully polished tasting menus, the range of restaurants feels both expansive and delightfully varied. This year brought another surge of energy across the spectrum. While the top end continues to push boundaries, it’s encouraging to find real momentum among more accessible spots. …
Here are some recent headlines featuring Koreans that are worth a read. If an article listed below is behind a paywall, try signing up with your local library for free access to many of the major news publications. [Forbes] How The Women Of KPop Demon Hunters Took A “Golden” Moment And Turned It Into Real…
From binge-worthy dramas to skincare routines that inspire devotion around the world, Korean culture has officially become a global obsession. Kpop Demon Hunters alone took the world by storm this year. As interest in all things Korean continues to grow, so does appreciation for the craftsmanship, innovation, and thoughtful design behind Korean products. But true…
If you’re not watching Just Makeup, you might be overlooking one of Korea’s most engaging new reality competitions, even for viewers who aren’t interested in makeup. “We used makeup as the theme, but we designed the show as a pure survival competition,” said producers Park Seong-hwan and Shim Woo-jin in an interview. Much like how…
This is not a drill: Olive Young stores are coming to the US! This week, Korea’s No. 1 Health & Beauty Store Olive Young announced plans to expand into the North American market with the opening of its very first store in Pasadena (CA) by May 2026. And shortly thereafter, more California stores, including locations…