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Travel

Gyeongju: A Walk Along 2,000 Years of Silla History

Gyeongju is a city full of history and it is called a museum without walls. As Part 1 of the Gyeongju series, I will take you on a walking tour…
Travel

King Suro and the Forgotten History of Gaya

Kim Suro was the founder of the Gimhae Gim clan and the king of Geumgwan Gaya. Before the Three Kingdom period, Korea was ruled by small kingdoms often referred to…
Books

Rabbit’s Liver: A Tale of Wit, Loyalty, and Love

In ancient times, the four Dragon brothers were always fighting and getting into trouble. The Jade Emperor decided to separate the brothers to rule over the four seas and to…
Movies

Memories of Murder: South Korea’s Serial Killer Case Revisited

Memories of Murder is a 2003 film by Writer/Director Bong Joon-ho, starring Song Kang-ho and Kim Sang-kyung. The film was loosely based on the first serial murders in South Korea,…
Books

Ondal: How Gorguryeo’s Fool Became a Legendary General

When Princess Pyeonggang turned sixteen years old, the King and Queen looked for a proper suitor for their daughter. They had chosen a man from a great noble family. The…
TV

Mr. Sunshine, EP 2: How Important is Identity?

[Spoiler alert: If you have not seen Mr. Sunshine, the article below contains spoilers. Please stop reading now if you do not want the details to the episodes.] Warning: If…

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October 8, 2020
TV

Mr. Sunshine, EP. 1: How to get Power?

[Spoiler alert: If you have not seen Mr. Sunshine, the article below contains spoilers. Please stop reading now if you do not want the details to the episodes.] Warning: If…

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October 6, 2020
TV

Helpful Guide for K-Drama Newbies: Sageuk (Historical)

Are you new to Korean dramas? Or are you looking for some recommendations. Then, you came to the right place. If you’re new to the world of Korean drama, it…

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September 19, 2020
Books

Gyeryong: A Warning for Unsuspecting Fairies

“The Woodcutter and the Fairy” is one of the best known folktales in Korea. There are different variation of the story, but here is a bit of a modern twist….

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September 5, 2020

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