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[Korean Cuisine – Vegetarian Edition] Introduction

As an avid foodie, a health-conscious vegetarian, and a proud Korean American, I am writing about a combination of two topics that are often under-addressed:...

[Kpop Spotlight] Kpop Idol Comebacks Coming in February 2016

The Kpop industry is always buzzing with hundreds of new releases every month. The following list of Kpop idol comebacks in February is here...

[Korean Culture 101] Comparing the Korean vs. American College Experience

There is a plethora of differences between how students in Korea and students in the U.S. get admitted to universities - everything from the...

[Kpop Spotlight] TWICE Tzuyu’s Political & Social Controversy

What happened? Who was involved? Tzuyu has claimed her nationality as Taiwanese instead of Chinese. In a non-broadcasted portion of MBC's 'My Little Television', Tzuyu held...

Jeju forest guide tells nature’s personal story

While Lee Ji-young was working one day as a forest guide at the Fantasy Forest of Gotjawal Park on Jeju Island, three blind visitors...

Coffee chains covet increasing solo customers

These days, more Koreans are visiting coffee shops alone, leading companies to update their strategies by changing up their food menus and seating options. Starbucks...

Exo wins prize three years running

K-pop boy group Exo won the grand prize at the Seoul Music Awards held on Thursday night at Olympic Park, located in Songpa District,...

[Korean Cuisine – Vegetarian Style] ‘Pajeon’ – Green Onion Pancake

Pajeon (파전) is short description. It is literally the combination of the two words "pa" (green onions) and "jun"(pancake). Pajeon is my all time favorite on a...

[KMovie Spotlight] Review of ‘Ode to My Father’ (2014)

I want to introduce you to a classic film that allowed me to better understand my grandparents' generation. Deeply touching, revolving around the value...

5 study cafes with amazing brain fuel

It is a well-known fact that glucose in sugar is necessary for learning and memory, which means that you can eat as many sweets as...