“The Berlin File” opens dramatically with an arms deal gone bad in this classic thriller that should absolutely be dug out of Netflix’s treasure trove of an archive. Trust us, you won’t regret it. In “The Berlin File”, bad only scratches the surface of a multinational rat’s nest of spies that slowly gets untangled throughout…
One of the best things I learned as an adult is the growth mindset, which describes a way of viewing challenges and setbacks as an opportunity to learn. Growth mindset assumes that skills and intelligence are not set in stone and can always be improved with dedication and hard work. For many of us who…
The Star-Ledger endorsed Congressman Andy Kim yesterday stating, “[Rep. Andy] Kim is the better candidate by any measure… The 3rd District is lucky to have such a dedicated and principled member of Congress.” Even with this strong support from the largest newspaper in his home state, Andy Kim is in a tough race this year.…
Based on your encounter with Korean names, you might have been wondering if all Koreans share the same handful of last names—Kim, Lee, Park, or Choi. Diving deeper into the anatomy and conventions around Korean names, there’s a lot more that a Korean name can tell you than you think. Korean last names or family…
Join the Council of Korean Americans (CKA) on Tuesday, October 18 at 3 PM PT / 6 PM ET for an intimate virtual discussion with Arden Cho and the Yun Family of Netflix’s hit show Partner Track! Tune in as they discuss their individual journeys as Korean Americans in Hollywood, the importance of representation of…
Are you traveling to Korea and need to connect to the Internet to keep in touch with family and friends, share you journey on your favorite social media channels, or to stay in touch with the office? Then you should check out these Korean sim cards and portable WiFi routers. They’re the best options for getting online on the go while you explore Korea.
October 3 on the Gregorian calendar is Gaecheonjeol (개천절), orNational Foundation Day. Gaecheonjeol literally means “the day on which the Heaven opens”, and is also known as Korea’s birthday. This holiday celebrates the legendary formation of the first Korean state of Gojoseon in 2333 BC and this date has traditionally been regarded as the date of the founding…
The largest number of Korean diaspora (approximately 2 million) resides in the United States but before 2020, only two Korean Americans had been elected into federal office, Congressman Jay Kim (1993-1999) and Congressman Andy Kim (2018-2020). “Chosen” follows five Korean American candidates as they attempt to join Rep. Kim and quadruple the number of KA…
(Seoul) Just past the broiling early summer months and before the coming bite of winter, crisp nights and gorgeous foliage welcome natives and tourists alike. Our bias may be showing but we challenge you to name a better fall destination than Seoul. Ideal temperatures, stunning nature walks and lively entertainment await. Korea may be best…
South Korea hosted Frieze International’s first fair in Asia featuring over 110 participating galleries from 20 different countries, spotlighting both established and emerging artists. The fair was held in Seoul at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center. “No one really knows what the future will bring but I believe this major international art fair is…