Articles by Leslie Hickman

About Leslie Hickman

Leslie is in her third semester of GSIS's Korean Studies Program. She has a background in anthropology and writes a monthly blog on personal experiences and general musings about Korean society. Her interests range from Korean youth culture to cross-border communication to religion. One of her strongest beliefs is "You deserve to be here because you ARE here," and she once knit a blanket as a Christmas present for her brother.

Korean Literature: The Black Sheep of Hallyu

April 8, 2021 Leslie Hickman 0

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

January 27, 2021 Leslie Hickman 1

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

November 14, 2020 Leslie Hickman 0

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?

October 1, 2020 Leslie Hickman 1

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 […]