The United States is currently governed by Donald Trump, a mercurial, nationalist buffoon whose tariff binges are rattling the world economy. He has been slapping...
Why the Old Korean National Anthem Borrowed the Melody of a Scottish Folk Tune?
Two days ago, Korea celebrated the 80th anniversary of Independence Day. As many of you know, Korea was occupied by Japan from 1909 to 1945....
My President and a Stray Cat (and the “First Dog” Bobby)
As you know, I adore Korea’s new president, Lee Jae-myung. It’s been almost two months since he took office, and everything he’s done so far...
The Most Beautiful Sight in All the World
In 1986, a Korean folk duo 시인과 촌장 (City Dweller & Village Chief) released a song, 풍경 (scenery), consisting of just two lines: 세상 풍경 중에서...
Lee Jae-myung and Lula da Silva
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...
Lee Jae-myung
My ARMY and Koreaphile friends, Lee Jae-myung (이재명) from the liberal Democratic Party won the presidential election here in Korea! It is a win for...
Can the Dead Rescue the Living?
On April 4th, Yoon Suk Yeol, the ultra-conservative, misogynistic buffoon who terrorized us on the night of December 3 by declaring martial law and sending...