Top Korean Film ‘Broker’ Now Showing at a Theater Near You
Korean film “Broker” was a favorite at Cannes and is now available to view in theaters for a limited time.
The Best Korean Dramas of 2022
One of the most popular questions I’ve received in recent weeks is: “Noona’s Noonchi, what are the best Korean Dramas of 2022 in your opinion?” It’s a great question but not an easy one to answer; because the truth is we all have our preferences, our own likes and dislikes. It’s also a question that I…
10 Awesome Winter Activities in Korea Including the Best Spas, Food & Shopping
Korea is a land of four beautiful seasons and winter is a time when Koreans embrace the low temperatures while indulging in some wonderful escapes from the cold. Temperatures can definitely dip below zero, but there are plenty of ways to enjoy the holidays with fun winter activities in Korea and maybe even experience a…
The Imjin War and Yi Sun-sin: a Reader’s List on the Most Calamitous Invasion of Joseon Korea
The recent historical films about the Imjin War and the exploits of Korea’s greatest war hero Admiral Yi Sun-sin (1545-1598), were blockbuster hits in South Korea. Now both these films, Hansan: Rising Dragon (2022), and The Admiral: Roaring Currents (2014 – original Korean title Myeongnyang) are available to stream in the US on most of the major platforms. The legendary…
Your Guide to Korean Names + the Most Popular Baby Names
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…
Autumn in Seoul: Foliage & Other Top Attractions to Check Out in 2022
(Seoul) Just past the broiling early summer months and before the coming bite of winter, crisp nights and gorgeous foliage welcome natives and tourists alike. Our bias may be showing but we challenge you to name a better fall destination than Seoul. Ideal temperatures, stunning nature walks and lively entertainment await. Korea may be best…
Korean Pianist Yunchan Lim Wins Gold Medal at 2022 Cliburn
Teen is Youngest Winner of the Renowned Global Competition South Korean Yunchan Lim has won top honors at this year’s 16th annual Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. His winning performance not only inspired the audience to jump to their feet and burst into applause and cheers, but a watchful observer might also have noted…
19 Amazing Korean Gastropubs and Bars in New York City
In Korean culture, drinking and eating are linked together in a way unlike in the western world and they are an indispensable part of Korean daily life. Whenever you’re hanging out with friends or colleagues at bars, Korean people do not just drink. They need to eat food along with drinks. That’s why Korean anju (안주,…
So You Want To Impress Your Korean In-Laws? 5 Insider Tips to Get You There
If you’re married to someone with a Korean family, you’ve probably realized by now that you didn’t just make a commitment to your significant other … you married into a way of life. But notwithstanding all the K-dramas you’ve binge watched, do you still feel sorely out of place and awkward when trying to navigate those…
10 Low Key Signs You’ve Become an Ajumma
Ajummas are commonly featured in Korean dramas as the beloved-but-annoying, loud, nagging mother or neighbor… sometimes as the point of comic relief and other times as the source of anxiety for the protagonists. But what exactly is an ajumma? Do you ever wonder if, now, at your age you’ve become an ajumma? Google translate will tell you an ajumma is…