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…

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

I often find myself explaining Korea to my foreign friends, and it's always a bit of a dance. On one hand, I lov…

Living in Korea, I often find myself surprised by how quickly trends appear and disappear. Sometimes it feels like t…

If you are a foreigner riding a crowded subway or bus in South Korea, you might suddenly experience a moment of pure…

Unspoken Financial Requirements for Marriage in Korea Getting married is a dream for many, but in Korea, it of…