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New book explores Korean Chinese migrants' lives

June Hee Kwon, a Korean scholar teaching cultural anthropology at California State University Sacramento, gave a talk on Dec. 16 at downtown Seoul's Eulji Space on her new book, titled “Borderland Dreams: The Transnational Lives of Korean Chinese Workers,” published in English by Duke University Press in November.

Seoul Rotary holds Trio Suits concert to support nature

Seoul Rotary Club is hosting the "Born from Nature" charity event, offering an evening of live music, food and drink as well as networking opportunities. The dinner will be held at The Mansion in central Seoul's Itaewon on Jan. 14.

CITYSCAPES Riding Seoul's Blue Dragon Train roller coaster into 2024

By Ron Bandun

10 Korean indie acts you should see in 2024

With everything getting back to normal following three years of you know what, the live music scene in Korea has been exploding. With so many different musicians playing so many different shows, it can be difficult to know what to choose, especially if you're not well-versed in the local music scene. But worry not — we're here to help. Here are 10 bands you should see live in 2024.

TEMPLE ADVENTURES Visiting N. Korea's Singye Temple

With the beginning of another new year, both hope and optimism are in the air. However, it only takes a glance at the news to realize that the world is in turmoil with the Russian invasion of Ukraine still ongoing as well as the Israel-Hamas war. And closer to home, we find the tensions in the Taiwan Strait, as well as the continued military standoff right here on the Korean Peninsula.

Korea expands E-9 visas to address labor shortages at hotels

Non-Koreans with E-9 visas will now be allowed to work at hotels in Seoul and other popular destinations for tourists.

RESTAURANT OF THE WEEK Taco Stand showcases Mexican culinary excellence

On Sinheung-ro running through Seoul’s Haebangchon neighborhood, Taco Stand serves a lineup of tacos from a charming Mexican taqueria. It offers an authentic Mexican taco experience that tantalizes the taste buds with an array of flavors. Each taco tells its own unique story and showcases Mexican culinary excellence.

Wu-Tang's DJ Symphony returns to Korea for New Year weekend

DJ Symphony, the official DJ for GZA of the Wu-Tang Clan, is coming back to Korea to spread his love of music through a series of performances and a workshop.

Korea is not a Confucian country: German scholar

Korean, Japanese punk bands team up for split album

The Seoul-based punk band ...Whatever That Means (WTM) has had another busy year. Not only did they bring back the IT'S A FEST! beach punk festival on Incheon's Muui Island, and win third place in the Indiestance competition out of more than 700 bands, but they also managed to put out two releases this year. The first was a collection of the band's best songs since 2009, and the second was a four-song split album with the Osaka-based skatepunk band the Skippers.