This update includes a new Netflix documentary about the Nth Room, an award-nominated novel about a lesser-known side of Seoul life, colorful and striking Korean artists, and other things I've enjoyed the past few months. Thanks for taking a look! A temple dressed with lanterns in celebration of Buddha's birthday. Doing I received differing reactions to the collection of abandoned coffee cups I introduced last blog post. Some people declared the collection, "pretty weird," while others grinned and asked when my exhibition would open. Others didn't say anything at all but sent me photos of abandoned coffee cups to show their quiet tolerance for my quirky habit. Whatever others think I have no plans to put aside my hobby, and in fact, I expanded my photo collection to the word, "premium," to better understand the word's use in Korean advertising. Perhaps these collections will turn into more than pet projects or a quiet appreciation of overlooked deta
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!