Korea As It Is

The Kindergarten-to-Med-School Pipeline in Korea I went to engineering school. Not because I was passionate ab…

When I watched Netflix’s Teach You a Lesson, I didn’t just think, “Wow, this is intense.” I thought, “This is exactl…

Netflix’s Teach You a Lesson Episode 5: Do Korean Parents Really Pressure Teachers Like This? When I watched E…

When I walk near a large hospital in Korea, I often see patients in hospital pajamas outside. Some are buying snacks…

My baby's "100-day photo shoot" happened at 160 days. The studio pushed it back twice — first because …

Stepping into a subway station in places like Gangnam, Gwanghwamun, Yeouido, Sindorim, or Seongsu during rush hour c…

The first time you see a Korean protest, you might do a double-take. I remember walking near Seoul City Hall in 2016…

When you first arrive in Korea, it is easy to be impressed by how fast daily life moves. The subway is reliable, foo…