Hope for Korea’s Surviving Colonial Architecture
Early modern architecture under Japanese rule replaced Korea's well-ordered city centers. But does it really warrant destroying all colonial-era buildings?
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Why Sewol Families Still Fight
Families of the Sewol disaster victims continue to seek answers about the deaths of loved ones, going against a government that is determined to stop them.
The End of South Korea’s Rural Schools
Anpyeong Middle School, home to just seven students, is set to close next year, signaling the end of an era in South Korean public education.
Deconstructing the Dongdaemun Design Plaza
The Dongdaemun Design Plaza celebrates its first anniversary. But I cannot help but think of it as state-imposed plastic surgery on the face of Seoul.
Salt Flowers: Glimpses of South Korea’s Labour Landscape
A less visible side of South Korea's dazzling economy is occupied by workers who perform manual labour at factories and shipyards, often under hard conditions.
The Leaflet War
Two sides of South Korea clashed near the DMZ over the impending launch of anti-North Korea leaflets using balloons. Total chaos ensued.
South Korean Group Cheers North Korea and Challenges Blue House
A South Korean group at a football match involving North Koreans makes dramatic contact with North Korean players after the game.