The Whirlwind, while not a K-drama masterpiece, explores South Korean politics uniquely, highlighting power dynamics and cultural narratives shaping public perceptions in recent history.
Han Kang’s Nobel Prize win highlights the growth of Korean literature globally, opening doors for more voices while underscoring the importance of accurate translation and preserving originality.
I got my (im)peaches out in Yeouido Embed from Getty Images Cho “Luke Skywalker” Kuk isn’t alone in thinking three years is too long. One of the first things the Minjoo Party did as soon as the new National Assembly opened was submitting a proposal for special investigation into the death of a marine, an…
In this year’s election, a total of 59 parties are asking for a vote. Does the biggest-ever number suggest the height of South Korean democracy? I’m a bit skeptical. How many of them are really serious? I took a count of the number of leaflets included in the official election packet sent by the election…