Hey there folks, Oisin here. Yes, I know it’s a ridiculous name. It means ‘deer’ in Irish, but unfortunately no one can pronounce it outside of Ireland! So call me what you will. I’ve been called ‘Oh Shit’, ‘Ocean’,
The Cheonggyecheon: The Underground River of Seoul's Future and Past
Seoul: Repetitive Concrete or Emerging Visual Wonder? There tends to be confusion when people write or think about Seoul. Is Seoul one of the new great and must-see cities of Asia; or is it a city plagued by pollution, overpopulation,
Is the Korean Banking Scandal a Form of Institutional Racism?
By George White A few days ago, Korea experienced the biggest security breach of identity theft in its history. Almost 15 million customers and 110 million credit cards became vulnerable when a technician working for company designed to protect customers
South Korea’s Day in the Sun: Mudfest 2013
South Korea’s biggest international event, Mudfest, recently took place in the small coastal city of Boryeong. Despite South Korea being consistently pummeled by rain during a true-to-form monsoon season, the sun managed to breakthrough and find South Korea on the
Personal Stories of Faith and Religion from South Korea
Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the entire staircase. – Martin Luther King Jr. Religion is a major component of Korean society, yet few English Blogs in Korea attempt to address or write articles regarding faith-based experiences
Colors of Korea: The Beauty and Balance of Blue
Even the most naive individuals understand there is a philosophy of dual forces in the eastern world. For westerners, the most recognizable symbol of this philosophy is the yin-yang or tai chi symbol. The simplicity of the black and white