Based on your encounter with Korean names, you might have been wondering if all Koreans share the same handful of last names—Kim, Lee, Park, or Choi. Diving deeper into the anatomy and conventions around Korean names, there’s a lot more that a Korean name can tell you than you think. Korean last names or family…
Even the best players in the increasingly complex world of mass media news must innovate or die, and no one knows this better than Hannah Yang, Chief Growth and Customer Officer at The New York Times. A lawyer by training, Yang is in a unique business position where she is responsible for navigating enormous market…
It’s a triumphant kickoff to the 2025 Tony Award season for Korean Americans. “Maybe Happy Ending,” the luminous new musical from Korea, has captured Broadway’s heart. With a total of 10 nominations, it is tied with two other productions for the most nominations this year. Daniel Dae Kim was nominated for Best Lead Actor in…
On May 5, 2025, the 61st Baeksang Arts Awards unfolded at COEX Hall D in Seoul, with Shin Dong-yup, Suzy, and Park Bo-gum hosting the night’s festivities. This year’s ceremony made history in several ways. In the film division, cinematographer Hong Kyung-pyo received the Grand Prize for his work on Harbin — marking the first…
Long before Netflix got into the K-drama game, there was Viki. As viewers across the globe increasingly fall under the spell of Korean dramas, Viki still stands as the OG leader in this genre. Born in 2007, Viki had a small but dedicated following of drama lovers. The streaming platform grew steadily and was introduced…
As New York City basks in the glow of its annual Art Week, one of the oldest galleries in NYC is playing host to the US debut of one of Korea’s most exciting young artists, Doowon Lee. “Doowon and the Golden Fish Submarine Arrive in New York”, transforms ACA Galleries into a portal of good…
A few weeks ago, The New York Times reported that a deadly plane crash near Muan was caused by bird strikes. The birds involved were among the species that rely on the Getbol to survive. Scientists had warned for years that building airports in these areas would be dangerous. No one listened and worse, plans…
A lovely and unexpected surprise lay in store for me during my first trip to Dublin, Ireland: an excellent Korean restaurant complete with sleek contemporary decor and a talented chef-owner who had paid her dues at the not-so-excellent Korean restaurants in the city. Tucked away on Manor Street in Dublin’s bustling Stoneybatter neighborhood, Korean Table…
Cote, the high-end Korean steakhouse in New York’s Flatiron District, has been ranked No. 10 on the 2025 World’s 101 Best Steak Restaurants list—making it the only U.S. restaurant to crack the top ten this year. Known for its polished take on Korean barbecue, Cote has held a Michelin star since its opening and continues…
Wedding Season I am getting married in Korea this fall. As a Korean Adoptee marrying a Korean national, my partner and I have had a lot of conversations about the cultural differences between American and Korean weddings. There’s so many beautiful and meaningful aspects to both. For our weddings in each country, we have decided…