As most of you know, Korea has for a long time held a very special place in my heart and now that I am once again living in America, I am always looking for ways to keep it close to my heart – literally and figuratively. Which is why I was so ecstatic to discover …
A seamless blend of complexity with simplicity, flatness with volume and curved lines contrasted against straight edges, the hanbok beautifully conveys the Korean desire to be at one with nature and maintain balance in life. Modern takes on the dress have recently become incredibly popular in fashion circles all the world over, while Korean designer …
Spring is upon us here in Korea and Seoulites could not be more excited, not only for warmer temperatures, terrace coffees and cherry blossoms, but also spring fashion. And while fashion trends are fairly globalized these days, there are a few that make Korea stand apart from the rest this year, which were evident at …
In Korea, appearance is everything. While this fact applies to all aspects of Korean life from business representation to food presentation, it’s especially true in one’s personal looks. Plastic surgery is the norm, as it is believed it will give one the edge in landing a big company job or will catch the eye of …
In 2008, Seoul was the second biggest city in the world with a population of 23,800,000 people. Despite it’s size, it’s crime rate is extremely low, thus being one of the safest places to travel. For one, no one is allowed to own a gun. Most police do not carry guns, or so I have …