Entering Korea as a Foreigner During COVID-19 Crisis
Borders are being shut. Flights are reduced. Can a foreigner enter South Korea while coronavirus rages on? Here is the full explainer.
Korea 101
Before Criticizing South Koreans Eating Dog, Know the Context First
South Korea has been in hot water for decades for consuming dog meat. Increasingly, South Koreans, especially the young, are turning away from the practice. Here's the context you should know if you want to criticize.
Why Are South Korea and North Korea Enemies?
Split by the two global superpowers after WW2, South and North Korea are still technically at war. But two countries have much more complex relations than being enemies.
Kimchi Premium? A Quick Guide to Cryptocurrency Trading in South Korea
What on earth is going on in the S. Korean Bitcoin world? We answer some of the questions you might have.
K-pop 101: Why Do Artists Keep Singing “Niga”?
Don't worry, it has nothing to do with the other N-word. What exactly is K-pop? Why is it so popular? Why is it often hated? Find out more in our 101.
What Are North and South Korea’s Propaganda Loudspeakers?
In the DMZ, dubbed by some as the most heavily fortified border on earth, it's not only bullets and mines. For decades, loudspeakers have been at the center of psychological warfare between South and North Korea.
How Influential Is Islam in South Korea?
Despite grave warnings from some conservative Christians, Islam still has a tiny presence in South Korea. Could it really come to be a dominant force?
Why Is South Korean Culture So Materialistic?
Materialistic tendency partially drove South Korea's rapid economic growth. And it continues to dictate major strands of the culture, and this is why.
Why is Plastic Surgery So Popular in South Korea?
Plastic surgery is integrated into daily life in South Korea. We examine the history of this culture and its ensuing medical, financial, and social tolls.
What Are Some Cultural Faux Pas in South Korea?
Do you receive soju with one hand? Do you blow your nose at a table, or detonate privately in a bathroom? Here's our advice. Take it with a grain of salt.
What Facts About South Korea Surprise Foreigners?
Here are seven things that foreigners don't believe until they see for themselves in South Korea -- from over-the-top-pizza to kimchi fridges.
Is North Korean Different From South Korean?
How different is the dialect of North Korea from that of South Korea? Are there syntactic and grammatical differences due to the isolation of North Korea?