NFL's Hine Ward's Korean Roots
Ballerina Hyo Jung Kang
Actor James Kyson
Actor Jin Goo
LIE SANG BONG's Fashion
Margaret Cho: Comedic Shock
Monsta X's Monsta Success
No Min Woo: An ICON
Classical Pianist Yoonie Han
The Soul of K.Will
KCON 2016 LA
Linkin Park’s Joe Hahn
How to make Samgyetang
U.N. Ambassador Oh Joon
24 Hours in Taean-gun
Photographer Bohnchang Koo
Trick Eye Museum
Artist Yun-Woo Choi
Singer YooSeung-Woo
US Ambassador Mark Lippert
Lumineers Light Up the Charts
Sumi Jo Singing with Seoul
KANG.D of D.GNAK
Dancer Ben Chung
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Top 10 Rankings
Top 10 RankingsWhat are your favorite things about Korea and Korean culture?You vote. You decide! Online voting for Seoul Journal’s Top 10 Rankings will...
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SJ’s Top Picks – Essential K-popThis month, we’re launching Seoul Journal’s top K-pop picks – A list of tracks every K-pop fan should have on their playlist! Every month, w...
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Mad Clown's Mad RapsJo Dong-rim, better known as Mad Clown, is most recognizable for his sharp and high-tone rapping. He worked with South Korean singer Soyou o...
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Scotland to the World: KT TunstallA Musician Sharing Her Music Globally Through Performance and Film KT Tunstall is a Scottish musician best known for her 2004 song “Black...
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LIFESTYLES
KANG.D of D.GNAKFashion Designer turns Imprecision into Perfection D.GNAK, a Korean-born fashion designer trained in New York, believes truly outstanding...
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Lumineers Light Up the ChartsAmerican Folk Rock Band Tours the World with Long-Awaited Second Album It was back in 2012 that the Lumineers, an American folk rock band...
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Sumi Jo Singing with SeoulAn Interview With Grammy Award Winner Sumi Jo Sumi Jo was born Jo Su-gyeong. She is a lyric colotura soprano opera singer, which means whe...
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Indie Group ThornappleAn Indie Group With a Unique Image Thornapple is an indie band from Seoul that began in 2009. Their first album was an overnight success th...
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KCON 2016 LAWalking into the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center, one is immediately met with crowds of people, waiting in line for tick...
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Jabbawockeez to Kinjaz: Ben ChungTaking Dance from One Generation to the Next From dancing as a hobby to performing on the big stage in dance crews, Ben Chung has made a na...
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U.S. Ambassador Mark LippertU.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea: Building Lasting Relations When it comes to international relations, Mark Lippert, U.S. Ambassad...
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YooSeung-WooSinging His Heart Out: The Story of a Young Artist YooSeung-Woo is a 19-year-old singer, song-writer and guitarist from Seoul. He has atten...
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TRAVEL
West Seoul Lake ParkAfter being closed to the public for 50 years, the West Seoul Lake Park, or Seoseoul Lake Park (서서울호수공원), reopened in October of 2009.In ...
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LIFESTYLES
Marvel Concept Artist Andy ParkBringing Comics to the Big Screen After debuting in the 90’s with his artwork in the best-selling comic book series: Tomb Raider, Excalibur...
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TRAVEL
Trick Eye MuseumThe TrickEye Museum in Hongdae recently had 60% of their artwork revamped and I, along with some friends, was invited out to have some fu...
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TRAVEL
24 Hours in Taean-gunSometimes the hustle and bustle, noise and chaotic surroundings of Seoul can become a bit too much to handle, and a quick getaway becomes...
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Photographer Bohnchang KooBusinessman-turned-photographer communicates with his subjects through still-life photography, placing emphasis on sensibility Korean-born ...
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FEATURES
U.N. S. Korean Ambassador Oh JoonBuilding a Global Community Ambassador Oh Joon is the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Korea to the United Nation...
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FOOD
Chef Ryu's Hybrid Cuisine in SeoulA Ryunique Dining Experience Fusing Japanese and French Cuisine With Korean Ingredients Since its opening in 2011, the Seoul restaurant Ryu...
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SamngyetangSamgyetang is a chicken soup made with a small, whole chicken and ginseng. It is an iconic summer dish in Korea. People eat this boiling hot...
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Linkin Park’s Joe HahnFrom DJ to Director Joe Hahn is not only the DJ for band Linkin Park, but also directs music videos and movies. Linkin Park, formed in 19...
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Operation ChromiteA special screening of the Korean film Operation Chromite, hosted by CJ Entertainment, the Korean Cultural Center, and the American Legi...
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Royal Cuisine Chef Bok-Ryeo HanHarmonizing different cultures through Korean royal court cuisine Bok-Ryeo Han promotes popular interest in Chosun dynastic royal cuisine...
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LIFESTYLES
Artist Yun-Woo ChoiDefying Boundaries through Massive Magazine and Newspaper Sculptures Yun-Woo Choi received a BFA and an MFA in sculpture from Hong-Ik Uni...
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The Soul of K.WillThe Voice That Brings Tears Kim Hyung-Soo, also known as K.Will, is a South Korean ballad singer and Radio DJ on 107.7 SBS Power FM. He mad...
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Chef Judy JooMaking Korean Food Simple As the only participant to serve as chef, judge and challenger throughout the Iron Chef series, Judy Joo has mad...
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Chef Akira BackFrom Mountain Terrain to the Culinary Domain Chef Akira Back comes from a background that spans South Korea, Japan and the U.S. and cross...
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LA: The Birthplace of the Nuevo TacoTRADITIONAL taco trucks and roadside pop-ups have a long history in Los Angeles. But the idea of what a taco is has changed dramatically....
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Ballerina Hyo Jung KangGraceful Ballerina Hyo-Jung Kang Dances Her Way Across the World and into the Spotlight Hyo-Jung Kang was born and raised in Seoul, Korea. ...
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FEATURES
Hines WardNFL Analyst & Former Star Receiver Discusses his Korean Heritage Hines Ward is a champion on and off the football field who has come a ...
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NO MIN WOOA Musical and Movie ICON No Min-Woo, also known as ICON, has produced an expansive portfolio in both the film and music industries. He has ...
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Classical Pianist Yoonie HanAn endless cycle of practicing, networking, traveling, and concertizing. Not many classical musicians can debut at the age of 13 with an or...
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FASHION
Hera Seoul Fashion Week 2015Hera Seoul Fashion Week [SFW] 2015 was held in October 2015. What better place to hold SFW than Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) where thousand...
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Margaret ChoComedic Shock and Awe for Social Awareness Korean-American queen of comedy Margaret Cho unleashed her unique brand of no-holds-barred comed...
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Ajumama’s Laura LeeEast Meets Midwest: Gourmet Food Truck is a Driving Force in Columbus, Ohio’s Food Scene Laura Lee’s gourmet food truck, called “Ajumama,” ...
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Actor Jin GooHaving won the award for Best Supporting Actor at the Grand Bell Awards and Blue Dragon Film Awards in 2009 for his part in Bong Joon-Ho'...
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Monsta X Enjoying Monsta SuccessAfter many tough performances and auditions through Mnet's survival program “No.MERCY,” the winning contestants formed to create the new ...
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FASHION
LIE SANG BONGMaster of Fashion What do Korea’s First Lady, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, and Rihanna have in common? They have all worn Lie Sang Bong’s designs. O...
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Pop Opera Diva Rose JangCrossing Cultural and Artistic Borders Rose Jang is an award-winning New York-based Korean-America pop opera artist, crossing musical genre...
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Author Chung SerangThe Youngest Korean Author to Have Her Novels Translated to Japanese Serang Chung debuted as a writer in 2010 at the age of 26, with her fi...
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KCON 2015 USAKCON is the annual K-pop (Korean pop) convention held by CJ E&M, Koreaboo, Mnet Media and Powerhouse Live. This year the event was pr...
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Guide to Korean Street Food - Part IComplete Guide to Korean Street Food Korean street food is part of the adventure when traveling in Korea. However, some people are like two...
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Actor James KysonFrom Heroes to MMA Fighting Voted by TV Guide as one of “Hollywood’s 25 Hottest”, James Kyson is a South Korean born American actor with a ...
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Chef Corey LeeWise Man From the East Becomes Wise Chef of the West Chef Corey Lee, whose Korean name is Dong Min (meaning “Wise Man from the East”), is a...
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