Behind Closed Doors: The Paradox of Korea’s Hidden and Public Crimes
On March 31st, 2021 a young man was tied up naked inside a bathroom located in Yeonnam-dong, one of Seoul’s trendiest neighborhoods. 2 months and […]
Articles by Leslie Hickman
The Peninsula’s No.1 Korean Wishes to Tell You, “Don’t be Lonely”
“Don’t be lonely, don’t be lonely My friend Don’t be hurt, don’t be hurt My friend” (Lyrics from No.1KoreaN’s song, Don’t Be Lonely) “I’m […]
Korean Literature: The Black Sheep of Hallyu
In 2020 the novel At Dusk was long-listed for the National Translation Award. Written by Hwang Sok-yong and translated by Sora Kim-Russell, At Dusk joins Korean […]
“We Can Do it” Korea’s Street Artists Send Message of Solidarity Amidst Pandemic Woes
Though South Korea prides itself on avoiding full lockdown, many artistic venues have been forced to reduce activities in response to COVID-19. Theatres, galleries, and […]
Taking it Slow as Fast as Possible: The Irony of Korea’s “Slow” Consumption
A country home on a summer’s day. Birds are chirping, and a dog twists his ears toward the sound. A flowering tree branch sways in […]
K-pop and Black Lives Matter: A Movement by the Fans or the Famous?
BTS’s chart dominance and various K-pop groups’ increasing visits to American talk shows have raised K-pop’s visibility in US media. Even so, many still see […]