안녕하세요! Hello! This update includes thoughts on why I like art so much these days, pictures from various gallery visits, a link to free Korean plays and musicals, notes on meeting a jovial indie singer, and other goings-on. Enjoy! With a friend at The Blue Room COVID Update Korea's COVID situation is worse now than ever before. (Wow, that was negative. Sorry to start with such an unpleasant sentence. I look forward to the day I write, "Korea's COVID situation is better than ever before!" but we've got to get through the negative before we can get to the positive. Anyway.) The country reports aorund 2,000 new cases every day, 300-500 of which are in Seoul. Before this "4th wave" hit officials were ready to announce eased measures at the beginning of July (more than 5 people allowed to gather!) but when the numbers kept climbing they did a complete 180. Harsher restrictions went into effect, which included a 10 PM curfew (now 9 PM) for restaurants and cafes
I post updates with thoughts and feelings about what I experience as an American in South Korea. I recently received a master's degree in Korean Studies from Yonsei University, having taken classes on Korea's history, social issues, and pop culture. In my free time, I like to explore Korean literature and the underground arts scene. If you're curious about my journey navigating how to live in and love Korea well, read on!