Modern Grace is a monthly column for Best of Korea by Yoojin Grace Wuertz Even if you haven’t read Amy Chua’s now-infamous book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom (2011), you are likely familiar with the moniker “Tiger Mom.” It refers to the type of draconian, ends-justify-the means parenting that Asians and Asian-Americans have become…
Boram Postnatal Retreat introduces Korean style luxury pampering to new moms in America Opulent amenities, fine dining, and mental health seminars Full staff on experts to help care for baby Lactation assistance, massages, and foot baths More locations to come NEW YORK, PRNewswire The first dedicated postnatal care center in the US, Boram Postnatal Retreat, is now open…
Joseph Han is the author of Nuclear Family (Counterpoint Press, June 2022) and a 2022 National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 honoree. A recipient of a Kundiman fellowship, his work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Nat.Brut, and Catapult. Currently, he is an Editor for the West region of Joyland Magazine and has a Ph.D. in English & Creative…
FIRST DAY OF WORK is an excerpt from The Evening Hero, by Marie Myung-Ok Lee. Published in May 2022, The Evening Hero was chosen for “Best of 2022” by both Oprah and Real Simple Magazines, among others. Her young adult novel, Finding My Voice, is considered to be the first contemporary-set YA with an Asian protagonist.…
Korean American Michael B. Kim shares his love of books, chimaek, and the power of jeong at the workplace. According to Forbes, Michael B. Kim of MBK Partners jumped 10 places this year on their list of 50 Richest to become the third wealthiest person in Korea. But if you ask Kim, he might say…
Dr. Marie Jhin was born in Seoul, South Korea and is a graduate of Wellesley College and Cornell University Medical College. She is a board certified dermatologist, K-Beauty Skincare expert and director of Premier Dermatology in the San Francisco Bay area. Dr. Jhin is the author of “Asian Beauty Secrets: Ancient and Modern Tips from…
Modern Grace is a monthly column for Best of Korea by Yoojin Grace Wuertz Last month, I wrote about the aspects of Korean culture I’m proudly passing on to my kids. This month I’m tackling the parts of Korean culture I’m adjusting for the twenty-first century (or happily abandoning altogether). Some things just don’t work…
Jeong Chicago is an oasis of Korean fine dining in the Midwest.
Plan your pilgrimage to the best K-Drama filming spots in Seoul.
If you enjoy oppa piggy-back carrying love triangles or time-traveling romantic comedies, this isn’t the K-Drama for you. If, however, you’re in the mood for a gritty legal drama that doesn’t pull its punches, look no further. The acting’s superb and the plots are very realistic. In fact, the cases seemed to be ripped from…