A continued investigation towards discovering “true Korea.” Story By: Zev D. Blumenfeld Illustrations By: Anders Nienstaedt We almost hadn’t made it. “Hurry up, you wooly rat-bastard. That’s our gㅗddamn shuttle!” I had yelled to my advisor, Binx, as he emerged from the train station, looking bewildered as Punxsutawney Phil. We pushed our way inside the nondescript … [Read more...]
Digital Media City: Urban Playground
Exploring the center of Korea’s digital age Story & Photos by: Wendy Palomo The spread of aesthetically remarkable buildings in the whole of Digital Media City (DMC) is an architectural delight. A leisurely walk stretching from the DMC Gallery up to the Millenium Eye Park is a walk in a paradise of contemporary design. If it challenges your imagination of how the … [Read more...]
The Jindo Miracle Sea Road Festival: Itaewon Moves South
Treachery and Mania in the Land of the Jindogae Story By: Zev D. Blumenfeld Illustrations By: Anders Nienstaedt There was no escaping the treachery I felt at that moment. My advisor and I were headed southbound in a speeding bus piloted by some hunched-back, raging lunatic with a deep-seated hatred for the road and contempt for anybody who got in his path. The bus … [Read more...]
Gyeongju – A perfect weekend trip to the ancient capital of Korea
Story By: Marie Boes Gyeongju, located in the southeast of South Korea, is often referred to as the museum without walls. As it has over 2000 years’ worth of history and used to be the capital of the ancient Silla Dynasty. The Silla country was once the wealthiest region on the South Korean peninsula; with many architectural sites still remaining. Unfortunately after … [Read more...]
Going for Gold in the Itaewon Area
Where to Watch the Olympics By Robert Michael Evans With the Winter Olympics rapidly approaching, there is an undeniable collective buzz starting to whip up around Seoul. If you haven’t been able to acquire tickets to the Winter Games already, there are plenty of other ways for you to enjoy the Olympic festivities. You might just want to stay in Seoul and gather up at a … [Read more...]