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Fear of the Korean black swan
Fear of the Korean black swan
Korean news in 2023 will be dominated by an improbable event, I just don't know what that event will be. It might be good, it might be bad. It might be an unprecedented cultural success. It might be a catastrophic national failure. It could be war.
2022-12-31 10:27
Lee Jung-jae's 'The Hunt' reveals Korean realities
Lee Jung-jae's 'The Hunt' reveals Korean realities
This is movie about Korea. Thus, it is about division. About violence. And death. About how visions of solidarity and collective action are dashed at every turn, often to the soundtrack of broken bones, bullets, and blood. We expect violence from Korean movies and The Hunt has lots of it. There must be at least 200 on-screen deaths during the movie. These are supplemented by ...
2022-12-24 13:43
Goblin mode or God life?
Goblin mode or God life?
It remains frightfully easy to paint a highly inaccurate picture of vast swathes of the Korean population. Generalizations are certainly not new but they are emboldened and fueled by the medium of social media. Pushing people into ever more exaggerated presentations of populations for digital dopamine spikes.
2022-12-17 14:16
K-Pop: Artists or Entertainers?
K-Pop: Artists or Entertainers?
K-pop is here. Music outlets such as Rolling Stone and NME now feature groups regularly and heavily. There is a financial imperative in this, of course. The same way in which awards shows will make a habit of having certain groups perform, and often late on in the ceremony, to ensure high viewing figures from the many devoted fans, news outlets have also realized the money th...
2022-12-10 13:31
K-football: team of heroes
K-football: team of heroes
It was nearly 2 a.m. in Seoul when Son Heung-min decided that rather than continuing to try carrying the weight of the nation on his shoulders, he would instead pass the ball. Though incredibly dedicated and tireless in his running, he had cut somewhat of a frustrating figure from a footballing perspective. He seemed determined to always take one more touch, to take on every ...
2022-12-03 11:24
Finding kindness in Korea
Finding kindness in Korea
We live in a society where all acts of kindness are treated with suspicion. Seen as a shallow marketing ploy for the person's own benefit or social status rather than providing any genuine help to others.
2022-11-26 12:40
Killing the Buddha
Killing the Buddha
The young woman raised her head. She looked at me through her glasses, taking a pause before speaking clearly and in a deeper tone than usual. “One day, you'll be where you're meant to be. Doing what you're meant to be doing. And with who you're meant to be.”
2022-11-20 14:33
What is modern Korean suicide?
What is modern Korean suicide?
“I've kind of become desensitized to the issue of suicide because I've seen so much of it around me. And the universities and institutions are always trying to cover it up when it happens. Pretending it was nothing to do with them.”
2022-11-12 12:25
Love and tragedy
Love and tragedy
I have stood shoulder to shoulder in the World Cup Stadium and joined the deafening cheers of tens of thousands. I have bounced in a chicken restaurant covered in beer, whopping in celebration with those around me as the national team scored yet another victory. I have beamed with joy on television and radio when asked to comment on the latest Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, or chart-to...
2022-11-05 11:52
Korean Feminism: Biology Matters
Korean Feminism: Biology Matters
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