In 1986, a Korean folk duo 시인과 촌장 (Villager & Village Chief) released a song, 풍경 (scenery), consisting of just two lines: 세상 풍경 중에서...

As I’ve written before, Lee Jae-myung’s election as president earlier this month left me absolutely giddy, like I was floating on cloud nine. And that...

Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting ARMYs who’ve come to see me while visiting Korea. Some even traveled all the way to...

Ever since Lee Jae-myung clinched the presidency just a few days ago, I’ve been walking on air. Each morning, I wake with a smile, the...

One of my students left Korea last year to attend law school in Boston. When she visited me one afternoon to say goodbye, I borrowed...

This quote, so eloquently expressed by Sir Anthony Hopkins, one of the greatest actors in film history, deserves to be read and embraced by all....

Hey everyone! Some members were looking for a way to get notifications about my latest posts, so I have made an account on Bluesky, and...

JK blocking Jin from blowing his signature kiss will never not be funny. Jin’s natural, spontaneous laughing face washes away whatever bad mood or heavy...

Seoul has been mired in rain from the moment I opened my eyes until this very moment, as I finally made my way home after...

Whenever I’m feeling a little down, I watch this video. It never fails to make me smile. It also reminds me of Gapsuni, my old...

This year, Buddha’s Birthday, which is celebrated in Korea as a national holiday, much like Christmas, fell on May 5th, which also marks Children’s Day,...

For a Korean educator, Sunday is the one true day of rest. And so, I let myself sleep until the sun stood high, almost at...

This might be the most heartwarming video in the history of the digital world. Every time I watch it, it brings a smile to my...

Hello, everyone! This site went live just yesterday, and since it was built by a non-professional web designer (yours truly), there were some hiccups. When...