Netflix has led the way in streaming a vast variety of TV shows made in Seoul. Fans of “Daredevil” and “The Wire” will find plenty of slick action and character-driven intrigue in these gritty K-thrillers. From the international political conspiracies that drive the drama in “Vagabond” to the formidable crime-fighting team in “Bad Guys,” these…
“Seoul is ‘beyond’ – on the leading edge of technology, music, fashion, cosmetics, and food – it’s THE spot guaranteed to entertain even the most discriminating of adolescents.” If your family contains one or more opinionated teenagers, the South Korean capital of Seoul might be the perfect destination to appease the most discerning members of…
“Mal-Mo-E”: Our language makes us who we are. It’s hard to imagine what could have happened to the Korean language if not for a small group of patriots who put their lives on the line to create the first Korean dictionary. During the Japanese occupation of Korea, a brutally methodical attempt to destroy the Korean…
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As COVID-19 is forcing people to stay home, lack of social interaction is causing boredom and cognitive decline. In such times, engaging with literary arts may allow people to travel to fictional worlds created by the authors. And adding in the flavor of Asian creativity, the literary world becomes even more exotic and intriguing. Join…
Easy to make and almost too pretty to drink, this yummy coffee drink from Korea might be the perfect feel good caffeine fix for those long lonely days of being quarantined at home. With just 3 ingredients and a whisk, you can be sipping a beautiful hot or cold Dalgona Coffee in minutes. Hot Version…
Uptown, downtown, or K-town, your options for Korean food in NYC are plentiful. But when you’re looking to impress or in the mood for the best, try to snag a reservation at one or all of these gems. Cote Korean Steakhouse Cote, the brilliant brainchild of restaurateur Simon Kim, was an overnight sensation when it…