Hadong and Gurye
Countryside charms and nature's beauty await along the banks of the Seomjingang River
Gazing southeast, the sun rises slowly but surely over the horizon. The Seomjingang River’s pristine waters reflect the morning light…
Old Is New Again
Young entrepreneurs use old buildings to
give Seoul new life
“Dull, inert cities, it is true, do contain the seeds of their own destruction and little else. But lively, diverse, intense cities contain the seeds of their own regeneration,…
Local Titles Compete for Lunar New Year Box Office Crown
Studios hope for hits during the financially pivotal holiday season
The Problem With Korean Music Award Shows
No, you shouldn’t get a trophy for showing up
Can You Fall in Love with a Robot?
Dramas examine what it means to be human
Diverse Themes to Feature in 2018
Korean films deal with inter-Korean issues, organized crime and more
A Challenging Tale of First Love
Choi Eunyoung’s ‘The Summer’ explores same-sex relationships in a not-entirely-welcoming society
Unescapable Roots
Chung Han-ah’s novella ‘Halloween’ explores some unconventional ties
The Best K-pop Albums of 2017
Your votes, our thoughts and what was listened to this year
Not So Foreign Anymore
Hit TV programs show Koreans are actively seeking cross-cultural friendships
Unusual Year for Korean Cinema
SEOUL film writer Jason Bechervaise reviews 2017